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Annika Burgess

Russia may be weaponising homophobia, but the war has strengthened Ukraine's fight for LGBT rights

The war poses particular risks and challenges to members of Ukraine's LGBT community. (Supplied: Kostiantyn Bibliuk)

"There will be no 'pink' in our country!" a Russian soldier yelled while grabbing Vadim's hair and kicking him in the back.

WARNING: This story contains references to sexual violence that may disturb some readers.

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