Russia’s Supreme Court bans LGBTQ movement, asks govt to designate gays as extremists | WION

The Supreme Court of Russia decided on Thursday to label LGBT campaigners as extremists, a decision that gay and transgender rights advocates fear may result in arrests and legal action. In court, a Reuters reporter heard it declare that it had granted the justice ministry’s plea to label “the international LGBT social movement“ as extreme and to outlaw its operations. #russia #lgbt #wion About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respe