Russia Labels 'LGBT Movement' as Extremist, Stoking Fears of Crackdown

The designation follows a Supreme Court ruling and could lead to arrests and prosecutions of LGBTQ+ activists.

Russia designates the 'LGBT movement' as part of its list of extremist and terrorist organizations, following a Supreme Court ruling.
The list, maintained by Rosfinmonitoring, includes over 14,000 entities and individuals, ranging from al-Qaeda to U.S. tech giant Meta.
This move is part of a broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia, including laws against 'non-traditional' sexual relations and gender-affirming surgeries.
The designation could lead to arrests and prosecutions of LGBTQ+ activists, raising concerns among human rights advocates.
Russia's actions reflect President Putin's emphasis on 'family values' and contrast with what he perceives as 'decadent Western attitudes'.