Transgender Activist Arrested in Russia for ‘High Treason’

Russia's FSB security service on Thursday announced the arrest of a transgender rights activist on charges of "high treason".

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Russia's FSB security service on Thursday announced the arrest of a transgender rights activist on charges of "high treason" due to alleged support for Ukraine, coinciding with ongoing parliamentary discussions concerning a bill that seeks to prohibit gender transitions. "Authorities stopped the illegal activities of a Russian citizen, resident of the Oryol region, involved in high treason for providing financial aid to the armed forces of Ukraine”, the FSB said. Russia: Former Russian Naval Commander Shot Dead While Jogging in Park in Krasnodar, Suspect Arrested.

Transgender Activist Arrested in Russia

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