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Candace Owens is okay with Ukraine losing war with Russia because she claims Zelensky is a 'homosexual actor'

She also decried "media brainwash" and said it would be spiritually wrong to support a Ukrainian victory over Russia.

Russian Orthodox Priest Says Marriage Equality Signals 'Apocalypse'

In Russia, it gets worse for LGBT people -- even those just visiting the country.

Ukrainian veterans protest after church withdrawals gay soldier's medal

“We thank the soldier for his military merits, but we do not share his sinful preferences and LGBT agitation,” the Orthodox Church said in canceling the medal to Viktor Pylypenko.

Pride Parades Caused Russia-Ukraine War, Says Russian Church Leader

The Russian Orthodox Church has been accused of aligning itself with President Vladimir Putin. 

Russian Orthodox Activist Spared Jail Time for Attacking Gay Demonstrator

Religious anti-abortion activist Gleb Likhotkin reportedly fired multiple shots at a gay demonstrator carrying a balloon that personally offended him.

Moldova Secretly Enacts Propaganda Law Similar To Russia's

Members of Moldova's LGBT rights organization GenderDoc-M said they were not aware that the law passed until it was officially published and made public.

WATCH: Activists Protest Outside Russian Consulate in S.F.

Activists gathered outside San Francisco's Russian Consulate in an effort to raise awareness about hostility towards LGBT people in Russia.

Russian Sports Minister to LGBTs: 'Calm Down'

Reversing course on comments he made last week, Vitaly Mutko now says LGBT athletes and spectators can rest assured that 'all the rights will be protected' at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi

Russia Proposes 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Olympics

The nation's deputy prime minister said LGBT athletes will be safe in Sochi as long as they don't mention being LGBT 'in the presence of children.'

Russian Radio Thinks Wingnut Bryan Fischer Is Antigay 'Expert'

A state-run radio program in Russia called the radical antigay activist an 'expert' who said the nation's anti-LGBT laws aren't homophobic, just 'homorealistic.'

NBC Says It Won't Let Russia Hide Antigay Laws During Olympics

The Human Rights Campaign had called on NBC Sports to ensure the opening ceremonies and other coverage doesn't turn into a one-sided advertisement for Russia.

Russia Accuses EU of 'Aggressive Propaganda' of Gay Love

The report, from Russia's Foreign Ministry, also calls out 'xenophobia, racism, violent nationalism, and neo-Nazism' in Europe.

Russian Neo-Nazis Torture Gay Teens to Fight 'Pedophilia'

The group is said to have lured gay teens with personal ads on a Russian networking site, then filmed its members beating, torturing, and forcing the teenagers to come out as gay.

Putin to Gays: Leave Kids Alone and You'll Be Safe

The Russian president contends LGBT people will be welcome in Sochi for the Winter Olympics, as long as they don't try to speak to children.

Russian Bigots Post Video of Attack on Trans Woman

Five unidentified assailants kicked, punched, and stripped a trans woman in a Russian park while a bystander captured the assault on video.

Gay Olympic Hopeful Plans to Defy Russian Ban

New Zealand speed skater Blake Skjellerup says he'll be out and proud if he makes it to the Sochi Winter Games in 2014.

Putin Promises Gay Olympians Will Be 'Comfortable' in Sochi

Russian president Vladimir Putin told national sports officials today that his administration will 'do everything' to make sure LGBT athletes and spectators are 'comfortable' at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

The Atlantic, James Kirchick Dishonor Pride With a Serving of Crap

Black trans women are dying, LGBTQ rights are being chipped away, and The Atlantic thinks it's a good idea to publish a neocon who says all our problems are behind us.

The Right-Wing Is Weaponizing Gender Panic

Around the globe, conservative forces are using the "gender ideology" movement to score all kinds of victories.