Soviet flags and symbols were banned at memorials marking Nazi Germany’s defeat Hundreds of people took to the streets of Berlin on Friday to commemorate those who fought for the Soviet Union in World War II in a civilian march known as the Immortal Regiment. However, Soviet flags and symbols were not allowed and participants were prevented from marching in a single procession to the city’s main war memorial. The Immortal Regiment, which is held on May 9 in cities across Russia and other