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Russia

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    Nine Russian LGBTQ+ groups deemed ‘extremist’ banned

    May 29, 2026 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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    Report: Grenell wants Russian ambassadorship

    Apr 10, 2026 / Joe Reberkenny via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
  • A Pride commemoration in Ukraine, on Sept. 25, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Sphere Women's Association)
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    Ukrainian Supreme Court recognizes same-sex couple as a family

    Mar 11, 2026 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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    Russia bans a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as extremist in a new blow to the beleaguered community

    Mar 10, 2026 / Wire Report
  • Artur Ozerov, a drag queen who performs as AuRa. (Photo by J. Lester Feder, courtesy of Outright International)
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    New book profiles LGBTQ+ Ukrainians and their experiences during Russia’s war against their country

    Feb 26, 2026 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
  • Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie in ‘Heated Rivalry.’ (Photo courtesy of Crave/HBO Max)
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    ‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws

    Feb 03, 2026 / Wire Report
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    Russia designates ILGA World an ‘undesirable’ group

    Jan 27, 2026 / Michael K. Lavers via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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    Kazakh Senate tables anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda bill

    Dec 09, 2025 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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    Gay Russian asylum seekers remain in ICE custody

    Oct 27, 2025 / Michael K. Lavers via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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    Activists in Ukrainian city hold annual Pride event

    Sep 09, 2025 / Michael K. Lavers of The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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    Kidnapped LGBTQ+ Ukrainian children must not be forgotten

    Aug 18, 2025 / Ayman Eckford via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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    Report: State Department to remove LGBTQ+ references from human rights reports

    Aug 11, 2025 / Michael K. Lavers via The Washington Blade, Courtesy of The National LGBT Media Association
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