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Story summary
- On April 21, 2026, Russian police questioned Yevgeny Kapiev, head of Eksmo, over a criminal case tied to LGBTQ books.
- The Kremlin has intensified repressive laws against the LGBTQ community, framing the crackdown as protecting 'traditional values'.
- The investigation began in 2025 after over ten Eksmo staff were arrested for alleged 'LGBT propaganda'.
- Russia has targeted LGBTQ venues with fines and jail terms for displaying LGBTQ symbols.
