Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are among civilians and soldiers killed by Russian forces.
There has been a recent push for same-sex partnerships to be recognized, not least because of the need for partners to bury each other in war.
Russia passed a law in 2013 that bans the depiction of homosexuality to minors, something human rights groups view as a way to demonize LGBTQ people and discriminate against them. Dubbed the "Gay Propaganda" law, it came amid a larger crackdown on civil liberties in Russia and inspired the passage of a similar law in Hungary last year.
KyivPride could not take place in the Ukrainian capital this year because martial law prevents large gatherings, Emson explained.
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