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Russia proposes doubling ‘LGBTQ propaganda’ fine in new law
The fine can be up to 5 million roubles if the offence took place online or in the media.
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Brittney Griner sentenced to nine years in Russian prison on drug charges
She's also been ordered to pay a one million rouble fine.
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The UK is confirmed to be hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Ukraine was ruled out by organisers in June due to the ongoing invasion by Russia.
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Daria Kasatkina, Russia’s highest-ranked female tennis player, comes out as gay
Tennis' world number 12 has said living in the closet was "impossible".
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EU Commission to sue Hungary over anti-LGBTQ law
Hungary's law bans access to LGBTQ+ materials for under-18s
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Russian lawmakers propose extending ‘gay propaganda’ law
The current law bans content promoting homosexuality to minors in Russia.
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Brittney Griner pleas to President Biden to help free her from Russian prison
The US basketball star says she misses her wife, friends and family and is “terrified” by her situation.
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‘It’s hard to live with this feeling’: Gay Moscow man making Russian state propaganda speaks out
Sergey* tells Attitude about his life as a closeted gay man and Russian propagandist in Moscow.
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Firebird star Oleg Zagorodnii blasts Putin in video message from Ukraine during premiere
The actor said Ukrainians will keep fighting for their freedom and the chance to be themselves.
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‘The war with Russia makes it extra difficult and dangerous for LGBTQI people in Ukraine’
Attitude hears from those whose are fighting for hope and freedom as their country is torn apart.
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Putin says Russia and JK Rowling are being ‘cancelled’
"They are now trying to cancel our country," Vladimir Putin said in a speech on
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Judge Rob Rinder condemns UK’s Ukrainian refugee response as a ‘national embarrassment’
It comes as the government announces there will be "no cap" on the number of refugees allowed into the UK.
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Dolly Parton asks fans to ‘pray for peace’ over war in Ukraine
"I want us to send our love and hope"
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Eurovision winner Jamala praises decision to ban Russia from contest as singer flees Ukraine with family
"This is absolutely the right decision", says the '1944' singer, who won the contest in 2016.
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Eurovision bans Russia from 2022 contest following Ukraine invasion
The European Broadcasting Union says Russia's inclusion would bring the contest into "disrepute."
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Eurovision slammed for allowing Russia to compete in 2022 despite invasion of Ukraine
Contest is a "non-political cultural event", say reps.
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LGBTQ Ukrainians among Russia’s ‘kill list’, according to the US
American sources say they have "credible information" such a list exists.
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Putin compares trans rights to ‘new strains’ of Coronavirus
The Russian leader doubled down on his anti-LGBTQ stance in a wide-ranging press conference on Thursday 23 December.
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Tom Prior on gay romantic drama Firebird, Russian homophobia and ‘horrendous’ death threats
The actor opens up about his role in a Soviet-era romance in the Attitude February issue.
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Firebird star Tom Prior responds after Russian LGBTQ film festival website blocked
Side By Side festival in St Petersburg opened with a screening of Soviet-era gay romantic drama Firebird.