Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation Monday which marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a crippling blow to Russia's already embattled LGBTQ+ community.

Vladimir Putin signs law banning gender-affirming procedures in Russia

Rights activists warned Tuesday of greater curbs on media and online freedom in Russia ahead of a vote on a controversial bill that could lead bloggers and independent journalists to be labelled "foreign agents.

Fears as Russian MPs consider foreign agent tag for bloggers, journalists

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Vladimir Putin signs law banning gender-affirming procedures in Russia

Fears as Russian MPs consider foreign agent tag for bloggers, journalists