Germany is ready to grant asylum to LGBT+ Russians facing political persecution

The ban of the so-called "LGBT movement" in Russia will be taken into account in the process of The ban on the so-called "LGBT movement" in Russia will be taken into account in the process of considering asylum applications from Russian citizens. This was stated by the official representative of the Ministry of Justice of the Federal Republic of Germany Maximilian Kall in comments DW, UNN reports.

This is a matter of political persecution and persecution on the grounds of sexual identity.

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The spokesperson of the German ministry of justice noted that it is still difficult to travel to Germany due to the the lack of flights and a sharp restriction on Schengen visas.

Earlier The EU condemned the decision of the Russian Supreme Court to outlaw the "LGBT movement" and ban its activities in Russia. outlaw and ban its activities in Russia.

THE EU stands firmly against discrimination, prejudice and hatred, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said, pointing to the longstanding denial of the rights of queer people under Vladimir Putin.

Recall

In November, the Supreme Court of Russia recognized the "international public movement of LGBT "as an extremist group, which led to a ban in the country.  This came after the Russian Ministry of Justice on November 18, on November 18, the Russian Ministry of Justice filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court, essentially demanding that the "international LGBT movement" be recognized as an extremist organization and that its activities be banned on the territory of the country. extremist organization and to ban its activities in the country.

Earlier in July 2023, Russians passed a law , banning transgender transition-change of documents and medical medical intervention for trans people.