Russian LGBTQ+ museum closes after new law bans ‘gay propaganda’
BERLIN (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The founder of Russia’s only LGBTQ+ museum said he was forced to close…
Putin signs law expanding LGBT ‘propaganda’ restrictions
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law that significantly expands restrictions on activities…
Ukraine war brings a push for LGBTQ+ rights, but will it last?
KYIV (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When Kira learned that her partner Elvira Shchemur had died in a missile…
Russian Duma gives LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ bill final approval
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Thursday gave their final approval to a bill that significantly expands restrictions…
Russia moves to ban ‘LGBT propaganda’ among all ages
(Reuters) – Russian lawmakers backed a bill on Thursday that would expand an existing ban on the promotion…
Russia fines TikTok for ‘LGBT propaganda’, Twitch over Ukraine content
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia on Tuesday fined TikTok for failing to delete content that violates Russian laws on ‘LGBT…
Putin attacks West as ‘satanic’, hails Russian “traditional” values
This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine. MOSCOW…
Russia considers doubling fines for ‘LGBT propaganda’ in new law
(Reuters) – Russia is considering doubling fines for exposing children to what it calls “LGBT propaganda” and making…
Ukraine war fuels public support for same-sex marriage
KYIV, Aug 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When openly gay soldier Alex Fischuk prepared to defend Ukraine against…
Far from home, LGBTQ+ Russians feel sad but safer
BERLIN/VILNIUS, Aug 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Before Russia invaded Ukraine, journalist Karen Shainyan was one of the…