Russian lawmakers expand restrictions on promoting LGBTQ rights

Russian lawmakers unanimously approved a bill banning all forms of «LGBTQ propaganda» in a final reading Thursday, as Moscow presses ahead with its conservative drive at home while its troops fight in Ukraine.

Activists said the new legislation ramps up the crackdown on «non-traditional»  sexual relationships in Russia, affecting everything from books and films to social media posts. They have vowed to keep fighting for the rights of minorities, themoscowtimes.com