Ukrop

Ukrop (Russian: Укроп; literally "dill") is a Russian ethnic slur referring to Ukrainians.[1][2]

Shoulder sleeve insignias of the political organization UKROP

It was adopted as an ironic nickname by Ukrainian soldiers during the Donbass War in 2014, and a shoulder patch designed by Andrii Yermolenko. It lost popularity after it was adopted by a political organization UKROP.

References

Putin unapologetic, uncompromising on war against Ukraine, Kyiv Post (December 18, 2014)
Berdy, Michele A. (July 24, 2014). "Talking Smack About Ukrainians and Russians". The Moscow Times. Retrieved February 1, 2018.

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[1] Putin unapologetic, uncompromising on war against Ukraine, Kyiv Post (December 18, 2014)

[2] Berdy, Michele A. (July 24, 2014). "Talking Smack About Ukrainians and Russians". The Moscow Times. Retrieved February 1, 2018.