Russia bans Elton John AIDS Foundation to defend ‘spiritual and moral values’ – Reuters – EUROP INFO

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In a significant move reflecting its ongoing cultural and political tensions with the West, the Russian government has officially banned the Elton John AIDS Foundation from operating within its borders. Citing a need to defend the country’s “spiritual and moral values,” authorities have deemed the organization’s activities inconsistent with national interests amid a broader crackdown on foreign non-profits and LGBT rights advocacy. This decision further underscores the complex…

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