Russia bans prominent gay rights group as extremist

A Russian court has banned one of the country's most prominent gay rights organizations, labeling it an extremist group. The ruling, reported by Reuters, represents a significant escalation in the state's campaign against LGBT+ activism. The group is now prohibited from operating within Russia. This move is the latest in a long series of legal and political actions aimed at sidelining the LGBT+ community under the country's 'traditional values' policies.