Russia Declares Two LGBTQ Groups ‘Extremist’ in Escalating Crackdown
By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBTQ International News MOSCOW — (April 23, 2026) — Russian courts have designated two LGBTQ-focused organizations as “extremist,” according to statements released by the groups, marking a significant escalation in the country’s ongoing restrictions targeting sexual orientation and gender identity advocacy. The organizations affected include the Moscow Community [...]
