Ukraine Archives

Several hundred people attended yesterday's Pride march in Kyiv, Ukraine

News Pride

LGBTQ soldiers take part in Ukraine’s first Pride march since Russian invasion in 2022

Service members wore rainbow and unicorn patches on their uniforms at yesterday's restricted, heavily policed event, attended by 500 and lasting only 30 minutes

News World

Ukraine’s trans military spokesperson hits back at US senator questioning her role

“The speculation surrounding me is disappointing,” Sarah Ashton-Cirillo stated.

Max and Will, and a Ukraine Pride attendee (Images: Supplied)

News UK

Gay DJ in London announces Ukraine Pride fundraiser night

Sofia Lapina, the president of Ukraine Pride, is expected to attend the event in Dalston

Culture Film & TV

Eurovision 2023: BBC producer teases Ukraine references: ‘Be prepared to be surprised’

Exclusive: Andrew Cartmell, the Executive Producer of the Eurovision Song Contest for the BBC, speaks to Attitude about incorporating Ukrainian influences in this year's live shows.

Pride flag and Ukraine flag flying in the wind

Culture Film & TV

Ukraine to host its first LGBTQ+ film festival

The festival is expected to take place during Pride month.

Graham Norton and Hannah Waddingham to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest (Image: BBC)

Culture Music

Graham Norton and Hannah Waddingham among Eurovision 2023 hosts

“I personally feel a big responsibility to make our Ukrainian colleagues proud," Graham Norton shared.

News World

Ukraine passes bill banning LGBTQ hate speech

"We hope our government will recognize LGBTQI people as equal as soon as possible."

News World

Russia fines TikTok and Twitch for ‘LGBT propaganda’

Russia's anti-LGBTQ ‘gay propaganda’ has been in place since 2013 and could soon be expanded.

Culture Film & TV

Eurovision 2023: UK host city shortlist gets mixed reaction after London is snubbed

A final decision should be announced in the autumn.

News World

Ukraine’s President Zelensky considers civil partnerships for LGBTQ people after the war

“All people are free and equal in their dignity and rights,” Mr Zelensky wrote.

Culture Film & TV

The UK is confirmed to be hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023

Ukraine was ruled out by organisers in June due to the ongoing invasion by Russia.

News World

Ukraine to review legalising gay marriage after petition reaches 28,000 signatures

President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to consider the proposal in the next 10 days.

News World

‘It’s hard to live with this feeling’: Gay Moscow man making Russian state propaganda speaks out

Sergey* tells Attitude about his life as a closeted gay man and Russian propagandist in Moscow.

Uncategorised

Powerful new short film highlights situation for LGBTQ people in Ukraine

'Pride is not available in your region' highlights the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Culture Film & TV

The UK could ‘potentially’ host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, say organisers

Ukraine has been ruled out due to the ongoing invasion of the country by Russia.

Culture Film & TV

The UK will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest if Ukraine can’t, says Spanish official

Sam Ryder's 'Space Man' landed the UK in second place overall in this year's contest.

News World

Firebird star Oleg Zagorodnii blasts Putin in video message from Ukraine during premiere

The actor said Ukrainians will keep fighting for their freedom and the chance to be themselves.

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‘The war with Russia makes it extra difficult and dangerous for LGBTQI people in Ukraine’

Attitude hears from those whose are fighting for hope and freedom as their country is torn apart.

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‘Don’t Give Up on Ukraine’ urges KyivPride’s Director Lenny Emson

In partnership with myGwork.

News World

Judge Rob Rinder condemns UK’s Ukrainian refugee response as a ‘national embarrassment’

It comes as the government announces there will be "no cap" on the number of refugees allowed into the UK.