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He feels safer now after getting in touch with a group of queer people. Ukrainians know, however, that they are otherwise fighting the war on their own because the country is not a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATOwhich stipulates that an attack on one member is an attack on all.

Their narrative is becoming one of bravery, patriotism, and a liberated future. He urged other countries, including the United States, to continue supporting Ukraine. Inside readers can get up close and personal with a cross section of beautiful people from a beautiful country that dese.

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Elska Magazine, a publication dedicated to sharing the bodies and voices of diverse men from all over the world, has put the spotlight on Ukraine for its latest issue, Elska Lviv. Others who fear Russian occupation also recall being targeted by the homophobic Russian government.

Queer Ukrainian activists in New York City hosted a solidarity demonstration outside the Stonewall Inn on February 26, while their LGBTQ friends back at home are speaking out about the perilous situation on the ground as Russian forces bombard the nation with support from Belarus.

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{INSERTKEYS} [6]. He said many folks have been unable to leave Kyiv because the war has halted public transportation. We waited two days for our documents, uniforms, equipment, and weapons. We are ready to accept any challenges.

Sometimes there are not enough words to explain the emotions. The strong sense of national pride has become a main theme for a country that has united under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has called on citizens to take up arms and defend against the Russians.

Long lines were seen at two Ukrainian restaurants over the weekend and another eatery was sold out of food. Kyrylo Samozdra, another gay Ukrainian man, told Gay City News he fled from the occupied eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk in after he was interrogated and harassed by Russian authorities for his work with queer youth.

LGBTQ Ukrainians who are not fighting have been raising money, aiding in medical efforts, and preparing items for soldiers at war, Pylypenko said. Pylypenko, meanwhile, said he was widely embraced when he came out following his first stint in the military — and he knows trans troops who have found acceptance.

In , the Ukrainian Parliament approved an employment anti-discrimination law covering sexual orientation and gender identity, [2] and in , Ukrainian officials simplified the transition process for transgender people [5] and began allowing gay and bisexual men to donate blood.

Post an Event. Globa and Pylypenko said people in Ukraine have been undergoing self-defense training — and images circulating on social media have shown citizens preparing Molotov cocktails to fend off enemy forces. Polina Buchak and Ivanna Sakhno, who both hail from Kyiv, embraced each other as they watched the demonstration.

Men who have sex with men have been allowed to donate blood since Like many places in the United States and elsewhere, Globa said cities like Odessa and Kyiv have gay bars and clubs, while rural areas tend to be more conservative. With my queer acquaintances, we exchanged news, helped, and consoled each other.

Pylypenko and Globa acknowledged that Ukraine still has much more progress remaining in the fight for LGBTQ rights, but they hailed the work underway to foster a more inclusive society. Elska Odesa is a combination of a gay photography book and travel memoir.

But a new narrative is emerging around Ukrainian gay men, who have long fought to achieve acceptance in their homeland. There are s of profiles to view for free at - Join today!. As his nation was under siege on February 25, Pylypenko told Gay City News Ukrainians have scrambled to enlist in the military.

They were draped in a large Ukrainian Flag. I am happy that the entire world has rallied against Putin and is helping Ukraine. A combination of energy, emotion, and Ukrainian pride engulfed the area surrounding Stonewall on Christopher Street Saturday afternoon.

Samozdra escaped to Kyiv and is now in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, where he said he has heard numerous explosions since Russia launched the invasion. The photography includes images of several Odesa men who were shot in their city’s streets and in their homes, dressed.

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