Category Eastern Europe

LGBT propaganda found in music video of Russian singer who supports Putin

A Russian court has imposed a fine of $11000 on Tochka TV, an entertainment channel, for violating the law that prohibits «LGBT propaganda to minors». The channel had aired a music video by Nikolai Baskov called «Strannik», which the court deemed to contain «signs of a romantic relationship» between two men — Baskov's character and another one played by actor Vyacheslav Manucharov.

Abramovich faces setback as European Court upholds sanctions

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich encountered a setback when the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg dismissed his complaint. The court upheld the European Union's decision to include him in the sanctions list after the outbreak of war. With an estimated wealth of **$14.5 billion**, Abramovich's financial dealings have come under scrutiny due to alleged corruption.