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Kyiv sees first LGBTQ Pride march since Russian invasion

Steven Gislam
June 14, 2025

Despite some opposition, hundreds of LGBTQ Ukrainians marched in Kyiv, calling for more rights and highlighting the struggles of same-sex couples with partners on the front lines.

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