[LtWorf]

Distributions didn't "allow" anything. The author just uploaded it. That's all there is to it.

The asset file isn't called "ukraine flag" so unless you open all the images or run this as a russian you will probably be completely unaware of this behaviour.

[saltamimi]

Sorry, the article didn't really say if it was upstream or only in Debian. I assumed it was only Debian.

I still stand on the point that stuff like this should be frowned upon regardless of stance on issue.