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Kyiv pride event goes forward despite concerns about Russian attacks, far-right protesters

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Melissa Martin
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Kyiv Pride event took place on Saturday with over 200 attendees, despite concerns about Russian missile attacks and the presence of far-right protesters. Organizers had to change the venue last minute due to perceived police pressure. The event celebrated the LGBTQ community, supported Ukraine's defense, and advocated for LGBTQ rights, with Canadian Ambassador Natalka Cmoc in attendance.

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  1. 1 2013: Russia passes law criminalizing public expression of LGBTQ identity.
  2. 2 2014: Nika Khmarska's family flees Donetsk to Kyiv after Russia-backed separatists seized the city.
  3. 3 2020: Nika last visits Donetsk.
  4. 4 2022: Support for equal rights for LGBTQ people rises in Ukraine. Kharkiv Pride holds event in subway station.
  5. 5 April 2025: Far-right thugs clashed with police outside a Kyiv cinema playing host to an LGBTQ film festival.
  6. 6 Late last week (early June 2025): VDNG cancels Kyiv Pride venue.
  7. 7 Two nights before Saturday (June 5, 2025): Russian ballistic missiles and Shahed drones hit Kyiv, killing 3, injuring 40.
  8. 8 Saturday (June 7, 2025): Kyiv Pride event held at Ministry of Foreign Affairs grounds. Kharkiv slammed with drone/missile barrage.
  • Increased visibility and support for LGBTQ rights in Ukraine
  • Continued fear of Russian attacks and far-right violence
  • Displacement of people from conflict zones
  • Potential for Canada to play a role in supporting LGBTQ people in Ukraine
What: Kyiv Pride event held despite threats from Russian attacks and far-right protesters.
When: Saturday (June 7, 2025).
Where: Grounds of Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kyiv, Ukraine. Originally slated for VDNG.
Why: To celebrate the LGBTQ community, support Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion, and call to advance LGBTQ rights.
How: Organizers moved the event to a new venue; police cordoned off far-right protesters; volunteers posted bomb shelter directions; attendees mingled and listened to panel discussions; donations were collected for the Sternenko Community Foundation.

Kyiv Pride event took place on Saturday with over 200 attendees, despite concerns about Russian missile attacks and the presence of far-right protesters. Organizers had to change the venue last minute due to perceived police pressure. The event celebrated the LGBTQ community, supported Ukraine's defense, and advocated for LGBTQ rights, with Canadian Ambassador Natalka Cmoc in attendance.