German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung regrets 'discomfort' caused by Zelensky caricature
"As we can see from reader reactions, the cartoon arouses anti-Semitic associations in some people. This was in no way intended by us," the office told dpa and stressed: "The SZ is against any form of anti-Semitism."
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- Published Date: 06:41 | 27 May 2022
- Modified Date: 07:06 | 27 May 2022
The editor-in-chief's office of the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) regrets the "discomfort" caused by the publication of a caricature of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that was criticized as resembling anti-Semitic imagery of the past.
"As we can see from reader reactions, the cartoon arouses anti-Semitic associations in some people. This was in no way intended by us," the office told DPA and stressed: "The SZ is against any form of anti-Semitism."
The cartoon depicting Zelensky as an oversized figure at the World Economic Forum in Davos led to accusations of anti-Semitism. Zelensky has Jewish roots.
"If one compares the caricature with the real television images of the World Economic Forum, it is a realistic illustration and symbolizes how strong is the topic 'Ukraine war' in this forum," the SZ said.
"As we can see from reader reactions, the cartoon arouses anti-Semitic associations in some people. This was in no way intended by us," the office told DPA and stressed: "The SZ is against any form of anti-Semitism."
The cartoon depicting Zelensky as an oversized figure at the World Economic Forum in Davos led to accusations of anti-Semitism. Zelensky has Jewish roots.
"If one compares the caricature with the real television images of the World Economic Forum, it is a realistic illustration and symbolizes how strong is the topic 'Ukraine war' in this forum," the SZ said.
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