Russia's recent legislation restricts LGBT propaganda in the country and imposes fines on those guilty of promoting "non-traditional sexual relations," pedophilia, and transgenderism through books, films, media, and websites.
Russia’s Ministry of Communications, in conjunction with the Russian government’s National Broadcasting Company and all other state-owned media outlets, this week gave themselves the power to block websites they deem offensive in new ways.
Data show over 31,600 Russians have crossed southern border to seek political asylum since outbreak of war in Ukraine in February, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountering over 5,500 Russian migrants in November alone.
Russia's President Putin expresses willingness to negotiate acceptable outcomes with all parties involved in the conflict in Ukraine, despite continued attacks from Moscow.