Activists say the designation could put L.G.B.T.Q. people and their organizations under threat of criminal prosecution for something as simple as displaying the rainbow flag.
Tag: Russia
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Finland to Close the Last Border Crossing With Russia for Two Weeks
Relations have deteriorated markedly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the Finns accuse Moscow of orchestrating a flow of migrants in retaliation for Finland joining NATO.
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Russian Court Extends Detention of Evan Gershkovich
The decision means that the journalist, Evan Gershkovich, who has denied the espionage charge against him, will remain in custody until Jan. 30.
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Storm Batters Southern Ukraine, Causing Havoc for Civilians and Soldiers
Violent waves stirred by hurricane-force winds threatened to tear maritime mines from their moorings in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.
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Russian Women Protest Long Deployments for Soldiers in Ukraine
“Make way for someone else,” a new grass-roots movement demands as women challenge the official argument that the mobilized troops are needed in combat indefinitely.