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Friend or foe of Russia
28 mentions over the last 7 days in
- 39%Hostile to Russia11 articles
- 61%Neutral17 articles
- 0%Friendly to Russia0 articles
Which side of Russia each article places LGBT on. Neutral includes articles that do not relate LGBT to Russia at all. Method
0.2%of all news mentions LGBT28 of 14,330 articles in the last 7 days
11 : 0Hostile to friendly11 articles hostile to Russia, 0 friendly
35.7%cast as a threat, the most common role10 of 28 mentions
Daily Activity
Mentions of LGBT per day, newest first
21 September (so far): 1 mention, 0 hostile, 1 neutral, 0 friendly.
20 September: 2 mentions, 0 hostile, 2 neutral, 0 friendly.
19 September: 1 mention, 1 hostile, 0 neutral, 0 friendly.
18 September: 13 mentions, 5 hostile, 8 neutral, 0 friendly.
17 September: 6 mentions, 3 hostile, 3 neutral, 0 friendly.
16 September: 1 mention, 0 hostile, 1 neutral, 0 friendly.
15 September: 1 mention, 0 hostile, 1 neutral, 0 friendly.
How Russian media writes about LGBT
Written by a language model on 21 September 2026, only from the articles and ratings collected here. It describes the coverage; it does not vouch for what the outlets claim. Method
LGBT people and the LGBT movement featured in Russian coverage of censorship, family policy and police raids. Life.ru reported that a Moscow court blocked webpages hosting Rachel Reid’s novel Heated Rivalry over alleged LGBT propaganda. EADaily reported proposed changes to Hungary’s restrictions on LGBT-related content, while Moskovsky Komsomolets covered plans to ease adoption rules affecting same-sex couples. Both outlets relayed reports of Turkish raids targeting LGBT groups. Several outlets reported Natacha Rey’s death, highlighting her claims about Brigitte Macron’s gender. Life.ru also relayed a couple’s account of moving from Germany to Russia over objections to gender-neutral parental labels.
Across 32 articles from 13 outlets in the last 30 days, LGBT was presented neutrally in 20 and as hostile to Russia in 12. The coverage cast the subject as a threat in 11 articles, as ridiculed in two and as a victim in two. Life.ru accounted for five hostile presentations among its eight articles, compared with two among EADaily’s seven. Moskovsky Komsomolets had no hostile presentations in its five reports; its Turkish raids coverage and EADaily’s presented LGBT people as victims.
Recent Articles
33 mentions of LGBT
33 articles.
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The article reviews five predictions by H. G. Wells, including tanks, atomic weapons and the internet, alongside his biography and literary career.
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European officials fear Russia may soon attack NATO countries; Germany, Lithuania and NATO are preparing. The article argues Ukraine should accept Russia’s terms to restore peace.
Hostile to Russia
Authorities are urged to investigate two Saint Petersburg streamers accused of killing a rabbit during a live broadcast for donations.
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French journalist Natacha Rey, who alleged Brigitte Macron was born male, died of cancer at 56, two months after a court victory.
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French journalist Natacha Rey, known for investigating Brigitte Macron, was buried in Saintes after a long battle with cancer, zoesagan.com reported.
Hostile to Russia
French journalist Natacha Rey, 56, died of cancer after publicly questioning Brigitte Macron’s gender. She was buried in Saintes, southwestern France.
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Political analyst Alexander Dudchak said journalist Natacha Rey’s death is unlikely to affect Emmanuel Macron’s low approval ratings. Rey had made claims about Brigitte Macron and faced a defamation case.
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Russian Supreme Court Deputy Chair Yuri Glazov has resigned; his request will be reviewed on September 22, a day before his six-year term was due to end.
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French journalist Natacha Rey, known for claims about Brigitte Macron’s gender, died of cancer on September 13, journalist Xavier Poussard said.
Hostile to Russia
French journalist Natacha Rey, who promoted false claims about Brigitte Macron’s gender, died of cancer on September 13, according to colleague Xavier Poussard.
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French researcher Natacha Rey, who promoted false claims about Brigitte Macron’s gender, has died after a long battle with cancer, journalist Xavier Poussard said.
Hostile to Russia
French journalist Natacha Rey, 55, died of cancer on September 13, according to colleague Xavier Poussard. She was known for spreading false claims about Brigitte Macron.
Hostile to Russia
French journalist Natacha Rey, known for claims about Brigitte Macron’s gender, died of cancer on September 13, Xavier Poussard said.
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A St Petersburg court convicted boxer Anton Stolyarov over a shooting during a road dispute; he will reportedly teach the injured man boxing as part of their settlement.
Hostile to Russia
A St. Petersburg court detained a 26-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his 32-year-old partner during a breakup dispute.
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A Russian ex-prisoner sued the Federal Penitentiary Service, seeking compensation over prison comedy and educational events he said offended his dignity.
Hostile to Russia
Official Angelina Goloshchapova apologized after a video showed her using an eye-pulling gesture while referring to Yakuts or Buryats, prompting criticism online.
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Natalia Osipova will make her drama debut as ballerina Lydia Lopokova in The Standard of Living, premiering September 21 at London’s Haymarket Theatre.
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