Police Raids Target Gay Clubs in Moscow Following High Court's 'Extremist' Label on LGBTQ+ Movement

Moscow police raided LGBTQ+ venues, including a nightclub, sauna, and a bar, under the guise of a drug operation.

This action occurred the day after the Russian Supreme Court declared the LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist' and effectively banned it. During the raids, security forces checked and photographed patrons' identification.

The EU condemned the Russian Supreme Court's ruling as a severe crackdown on LGBTIQ rights and a suppression of civil society and human rights defenders.