Ukraine hosts its biggest gay pride parade
President’s office urges the police to prevent violence and guarantee the safety of participants in Kiev
23 June 2019 - 20:00
Kiev — Ukrainian politicians and foreign diplomats joined thousands marching in a gay pride parade in Kiev on Sunday, the biggest and most peaceful ever in the former Soviet country.
Crowds of people, many dressed in bright colours, paraded along streets in the centre of the Ukrainian capital, holding up banners saying “Diversity is beautiful”, “Human rights = happy country”, “No violence — yes rights!”...
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