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LGBTQ+ Ukrainians fight Russia, but still face discrimination at home | DW News

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rorychivers8769
@rorychivers8769Imported1d ago
Thank you for standing up for LGBTQ rights, Germany <br><br>Glad we beat respect for others into you, hope we can team up and beat respect for others into those who are desperately in need of it 🇬🇧💕🇩🇪
woodenant1
@woodenant1Imported1d ago
With this parliament, I do not expect the aforementioned bill to be passed. They cannot even pass the laws required for EU accession, even though the EU is offering substantial funds for these reforms. However, once martial law has ended and the elections have taken place, I am optimistic.
johnjacob33
@johnjacob33Imported1d ago
Wow DW is really looking hard for their narratives. Its insane.
sqrpegm8n
@sqrpegm8nImported1d ago
That&#39;s not fair. They even had their own nightclub in the suburbs of Kiev.
petrom1028
@petrom1028Imported1d ago
The issue is far more nuanced than it is, and the reality is if you change the fabric of Ukraine (i.e. its culture), than you remove the very spirit that makes it fight. Conservatives are far and away more likely to serve in the Armed Forces, be it in Ukraine or the U.S. Just look at the volunteer ‘Battalions’ that stood up in 2014, when Ukraine’s military was in shambles…..Right Sector, Aidar, Asov, Donbas – these weren’t exactly vegan-eating hipsters. Bottom line….you can’t have your cake and eat it too. You want Ukraine and its warriors to go toe to toe with what’s being thrown at it, then you have to maintain its culture. Culture undergirds everything. Without it, all the weapons and drones will do little.
<br>- 18-year U.S. Army Veteran
redtalen8g
@redtalen8gImported1d ago
Discrimination is everywhere. It&#39;s just that some are more profitable than others.
tvistopropro
@tvistoproproImported1d ago
Saw this film last month at a local film festival (ImageOut) and it was really striking to watch. If you get a chance to see it, you really should. It&#39;s an amazing film and documentary on both the war going on and the people fighting it. Truly amazing job at capturing everything, and very uplifting despite the cirucumstances.
zeronamez
@zeronamezImported1d ago
No one chooses to be gay, but everyone seems to think they have a say in where you fit in society just for existing.
zoranmrdjenovic8127
@zoranmrdjenovic8127Imported1d ago
Samo FAB 3000 kao prije par dana na onaj centar boooooooooommmmm😂💣💣💣💣💣
josefuc
@josefucImported1d ago
Alexander the Great was gay, so what? He conquered the ancient world. 🤔 And none RUSIAN OR IKRANIAN COULD DO WHAT HE DID .
3
@3Imported1d ago
😵‍💫
shamansdurx
@shamansdurxImported1d ago
Russia is doing a good job!
leorasmith9447
@leorasmith9447Imported1d ago
I am a 72 year old American woman, the daughter of a WW2 veteran and the youngest sibling of three gay men, two of whom served in the United States military long before LGBTQ+ rights were recognized within the military. Whether one believes that these groups of people should be in the military or not is beside the point. From the enlisted ranks to the officers, they serve just as proudly and just as bravely. Indeed, it takes a lot of courage to serve in such capacities while having to hide an essential part of your identity. They should not have to hide who they are. There are many LGBTQ+ soldiers and sailors serving their countries all over the world. They are fighting, getting wounded, and dying. They bleed the same color as all of the others. And their mothers cry too. ✌🏼🇺🇦💛💙
dennisqu7bs
@dennisqu7bsImported1d ago
THANK YOU for taking up this report, all lives matter! I hope this resonates with all who FIGHT against oppression, violence and ignorance but for freedom, peace and LOVE ❤️❤️❤️ SLAVA UKRAINI from New Zealand.
the_duke_of_hamilton
@the_duke_of_hamiltonImported1d ago
If Ukraine seeks EU membership, they&#39;re going to have to modernize. And I hope they do and win the war. 🏳️‍🌈
shinlanten
@shinlantenImported1d ago
Ukraine and Eastern Europe in general is socially conservative so not surprising.
patrickcowan8701
@patrickcowan8701Imported1d ago
Now you understand why the majority of the world is repelled by the west. It&#39;s good to be free but there has to be boundaries.<br>Keep your sexuality to yourself.
tennisisboring
@tennisisboringImported1d ago
Is this a joke?
pw3066
@pw3066Imported1d ago
gEEZ
yawnbox
@yawnboxImported1d ago
the Ukrainian people cant join the EU if they act like the Russian government. thank you DW for shining light on this darkness. thank you to the brave queer folks fighting for everyone&#39;s freedom
siberian6270
@siberian6270Imported1d ago
its some comedy?
mortie638
@mortie638Imported1d ago
I think Ukraine has far worse problems than LGBT rights. Uh, torture chambers, DW? …
5
@5Imported1d ago
And that is why i support PUTIN! 😂😂😂 The west is a laughing stock! After AFD wins DW is going to the gutter 😂😂😂
punishedelephant
@punishedelephantImported1d ago
yes, im sure this is important for the war
asdg2271
@asdg2271Imported1d ago
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dubon9999
@dubon9999Imported1d ago
I am a Gay man, I will never fight an homophobe nation. Nationality means nothing for me. I send all my support to all my Gay/Bisexual men mattes no matter how you are or where you come from Gays 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈
scrooge1percenter
@scrooge1percenterImported1d ago
😂😂😂😂
yllbardh
@yllbardhImported1d ago
Amidst a nation engulfed in conflict, DW’s decision to spotlight such a trivial subject strikes a jarring and deeply inappropriate note.
hanstempel
@hanstempelImported1d ago
Tough, brave and good people. 🇺🇦
scottriddleartist
@scottriddleartistImported1d ago
Yep- the struggle seems to never end . And that’s everywhere.
hopeblossoms5931
@hopeblossoms5931Imported1d ago
Russians, 15 ruble commenters, pro-russians and actual LLM bots/bots. Its a mass disinformation campaign. If you see nonsensical &quot;_ &quot; and &quot;,,,&quot; or anything similar in the middle of words and sentences, that&#39;s a bot, cheap one too
torturesofthedamned
@torturesofthedamnedImported1d ago
I don’t know why folks care so much about what other people do with their lives. Nobody is trying to hit on you. Grow up.
alexandrabc3ol
@alexandrabc3olImported1d ago
They surely do not get discriminated for fighting against Russians, although it might be a sexual inclination too.
peterwong3886
@peterwong3886Imported1d ago
What happened to EU and Ukrainian ?, After prolonging proxy war in Ukraine by EU taxpayers money longer than 5 years , It is not EU taxpayers business🙏
douglasmurawski
@douglasmurawskiImported1d ago
WOW SOME OF YOU SHOW NO HEART
gwizz4fs
@gwizz4fsImported1d ago
“I hate those that do doggie-style. Only missionary is ok!” obvious satire but why can’t people let private parts and preferences stay private?
fardmaster12
@fardmaster12Imported1d ago
I thought all cultures are equal.
nercvhhh
@nercvhhhImported1d ago
No tears here.
gglo4sc
@gglo4scImported1d ago
Is insane we get videos of men getting kidnapped daily in a war that is prolongued non stop unconditionally, but here, look! Get moved by this ones that decided they want to fight! Nice focus.
westsidemarkkh6im
@westsidemarkkh6imImported1d ago
Maybe when more anti-gay people realize their homophobia comes from political and religious corruption that also affects them, they’ll change
spxandroid
@spxandroidImported1d ago
Russians fighting with whom? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
jabadabadu7089
@jabadabadu7089Imported1d ago
Can gay people hold a weapon, fire and successfully deflect an enemy?<br>If so, I don&#39;t see a problem. They deserve respect as much as a straight soldiers.
gglo4sc
@gglo4scImported1d ago
Not the documental on the nato proxy gay fighters, DW 😭
dwnews
@dwnewsImported1d ago
LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are fighting alongside their fellow citizens against Russia, yet same-sex couples still lack legal recognition. Could their sacrifices on the battlefield help change attitudes and bring greater equality to Ukraine? Or will discrimination persist after the war? What do you think?