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| Putin clamps down on Russia's LGBT community as members of the 'gay and transsexual movement' are classed as 'extremists' from today |
| 2023-12-01 |
| [Daily Mail, where America gets its news] Russia today banned the 'international LGBT movement,' claiming it was an extremist group, a move that cements a long crackdown on the community as the Kremlin pushes conservative social values. Over the past decade, President Vladimir Putin has told Russians to adhere to conservative social values promoted by the Orthodox Church. The Supreme Court handed down the ruling in Moscow today. It did not say whether certain individuals or organisations would be affected by the ruling. The judge ruled that 'the international LGBT public movement and its subdivisions' were extremist, and issued a 'ban on its activities on the territory of Russia '. He said the order was effective immediately. If applied to individuals, the 'extremist' label means gay, lesbian, transgender or queer people living in Russia could face years in jail. The hearing took place behind closed doors and without any defence present, Russian media reported ahead of the verdict. 'One day it will be over but for now we need to try to continue to live and save ourselves,' the Feminist Anti-War Resistance, which is critical of Russia's military offensive in Ukraine, said on social media in response to the verdict. Other NGOs, including transgender rights group 'Center T', said they would publish safety guidelines for members of the LGBTQ community. Russia's conservative turn accelerated after it deployed troops to Ukraine last year. |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #3 It is; and by their own definition. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2023-12-01 17:38 |
| #2 ^He was once asked if he's pro-Western or anti-Western. Vlad replied something along the lines: "I'm a president of Russian Federation, I'm pro-Russia!" |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2023-12-01 14:47 |
| #1 So many say he's a bad man. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2023-12-01 14:24 |