Early pride marches took place soon after Ukraine's 2014 revolution. They weren't protected by hate crime laws as in many other countries. But things are changing since Russia's full-scale invasion. Thousands of Ukrainian recruits of all genders and sexual orientations have rushed to the front lines taking their identities with them. That appears to be accelerating the acceptance of gay people just like Pasha I Tuck, now 21.
ATTEMPTS TO MAINTAIN // Attempts to maintain a neutral stance on the invasion of Ukraine, while also buddying up with China, are sending confusing signals. Does Brazil have the heft to be a successful peace-broker? The gay Ukranian soldiers influencing policy from the front lines. And, what your voice says about your health.
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