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Ukraine
‘Die Together’: Ukraine’s LGBTQ Soldiers Fighting Russia – and for Their Rights
Ukraine’s ban on same-sex unions leaves LGBTQ soldiers’ partners without hospital access, legal recognition, or compensation if they are wounded or killed.
41m ago
Putin
Russia Jails LGBTIQ Club Staff in First ‘Extremism’ Case, Sentences Up to 7 Years
A court in Orenburg has sentenced three staff from queer bar Pose to up to seven years in prison in Russia’s first criminal case over alleged participation in the “LGBT movement,” banned as extremist.
1d ago
Putin
Russia Issues 1,100+ ‘Traditional Values’ Visas in 2025 as Kremlin Expands Anti-Western Push
The initiative has been promoted by President Vladimir Putin as support for those “coming under pressure” in countries where, he claims, traditional family values are being “abolished.”
June 17, 2026
Europe
Chechen PACE Adviser Suspended After Controversial Remarks
The move came after remarks in an interview sparked criticism over views on LGBTQ+ people and violence in Chechnya.
April 30, 2026
Putin
‘LGBT Propaganda’: Russian Fined Over Iconic Pic of Queen Band in Drag
The ruling comes amid a broader crackdown on expressions of sexual orientation and gender identity in Russia, which Putin has portrayed as evidence of moral decay in Western countries.
Feb. 3, 2026
Russia
Russian Army Trainer Jailed 8 Years After Molesting Male Cadet
Case materials said Vladimir Shchekotov, a 57-year-old military school instructor, invited the 16-year-old cadet to a sauna at his countryside house and sexually assaulted him.
Jan. 25, 2026
Putin
Putin’s Scientist Pal Tells Educators West Planning to Kill Most of Mankind
Leading Russian nuclear scientist Mikhail Kovalchuk said the conspiracy involved promoting LGBTQ+ ideology, population control and bioweapons to replace 90% of humanity with more efficient robots.
Oct. 4, 2025
Georgia
Georgia Signs Into Law Bill Seen by EU as Anti-LGBTQ
The legislation has been compared to repressive Russian laws and are the latest anti-liberal measures from the ruling Georgian Dream party ahead of crucial parliamentary elections later this month.
Oct. 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
How Russian Pro-War Song Was Hijacked to Become New LGBTQ+ Anthem
The song “Мой бой” (My Fight), by the Russian singer Shaman has become a TikTok sensation with same sex couples using it as the background to the celebration of their LGBTQ+ lifestyles.
April 16, 2024
Russia
Russian Rapper, Arrested for Allegedly Spreading ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Receives Military Summons
Nikolai Vasilyev, whose rap name is VACIO, had attended a “nearly-naked” party where he had worn a sock over his penis.
Jan. 8, 2024