In the year since Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlawed any promotion of LGBTQ+ rights, activists say they are experiencing a climate of fear and intimidation in the country.
Under President Vladimir Putin, LGBTQ+ rights have faced increasing pressure, especially since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, marking a decade-long trend of legal and social discrimination.
Putin claims that the war is a proxy battle with the West aimed at destroying Russia's traditional family values, painting any LGBTQ+ rights advocacy as a threat.
The Supreme Court's ruling labels the international LGBTQ+ movement as extremist, leading to severe legal repercussions for community members who can now face imprisonment for advocacy.
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