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Eurovision winner Jamala forced to flee Ukraine after Russian invasion

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Jamala, the singer who won the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine, has been forced to flee her country because of Russia’s invasion. Since 24 February, the day military action began, the United Nations refugee agency confirmed that at least 500,000 refugees have fled the country. It is believed to be the most extreme week of human flight within the European continent since at least the Balkan wars, which took place in the 1990s. Among those is Jamala, the artist who took her country to Eurovision victory just six years…

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Russia banned from Eurovision 2022 over invasion of Ukraine

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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed that Russia will not be participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. In an announcement on 25 February, the EBU said “that no Russian act will participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.” It explained that the decision was made “in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine,” referring to Russia’s invasion of the country a day earlier. “We remain dedicated to protecting the values of a cultural competition which promotes international exchange and understanding, brings audiences together, celebrates diversity through music and unites Europe on one…

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OutRight launches fundraiser for LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion

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OutRight Action International has launched a fundraiser to help LGBTQ+ people in Ukraine impacted by Russia’s invasion. On 24 February, Vladimir Putin launched a military attack against Ukraine, leaving many members of the LGBTQ+ community in the country fearful of the future. The situation has been changing by the hour, with many Ukrainians attempting to flee and avoid a potential Russian occupation. It follows US reports that Russia has a list of “journalists, activists and gay rights advocates” to “be killed or sent to camps” after the invasion. “Specifically, we…

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Eurovision confirms Russia can still compete in 2022 contest despite invading Ukraine

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Russia will still be allowed to compete in 2022’s Eurovision Song Contest, despite its invasion of Ukraine. For months, Western officials have reported that Russia has been planning an invasion of Ukraine that could begin at any moment – something Vladimir Putin has adamantly denied. In the early hours of 24 February, however, Ukrainian officials stated that Russia had launched an all-out assault on the country, with troops crossing the border. There have also been reports of explosions and artillery fire across the country, including around its capital city, Kyiv.…

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“They won’t allow us to exist peacefully”: Russian invasion sparks fear for Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ community

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Members of Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ community are fearful of what the future may hold for them if Russia takes over the country. For months, Western officials have reported that Russia has been planning an invasion of Ukraine that could begin at any moment – something Vladimir Putin has adamantly denied. In the early hours of 24 February, however, Ukrainian officials stated that Russia had launched an all-out assault on the country, with troops crossing the border. There have also been reports of explosions and artillery fire across the country, including around…

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Activists criticise unofficial Russian Drag Race for lack of LGBTQ+ recognition

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LGBTQ+ activists have called out Russia’s unofficial Drag Race adaptation for its lack of queer recognition.  Last week, a new Russian drag competition series headed by popular blogger Nastya Ivleeva premiered on YouTube. Like RuPaul’s Drag Race, the show includes lip-sync battles, extravagant costumes and outlandish comedy. But unlike its predecessor, the series completely avoids highlighting the queer community – which is an integral part of the drag history. In an interview with The Moscow Times, LGBTQ+ activist Nikita Andriyanov said the show has “nothing to do with the LGBT…

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Russia proposes “extremist” label for LGBTQ+ groups

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Russia has proposed that LGBTQ+, radical feminists and child-free groups should be recognised as “extremism”. The ban, which was proposed by the chairman of an influential government commission, would see content from the aforementioned groups banned on social media and the internet more generally. “LGBT ideology, radical feminism and child-free movements should be recognized as extremism — an extremist ideology,” Andrei Tsyganov, chairman of a commission for the protection of children at the Roskomnadzor communications regulator, said on 29 September. Moscow Times reports that he claimed the proposed restrictions would…

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Russian company refuses to print BTS banners due to claims of “gay propaganda”

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A Russian print shop refused to print a BTS banner for a K-pop cafe due to “gay propaganda.” According to a report from RT, the PinkyPop cafe owners were looking to print “greeting cards and banners” that featured their customer’s favourite K-Pop groups.  Taking to Instagram stories, the owners of the cafe elaborated about the situation and the printers dismissive behaviour.  “We discussed all the work details, and placed our first order… after seeing the photos of the bands BTS and Stray Kids, which they were supposed to print, they…

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