Author: Lauren Mulvey

In the midst of the Russia invasion of Ukraine, the LGBTQ citizens in the city of Kharkiv united to show their support with their annual Pride parade. Last month, Ukrainian forces mobilized to take back towns and cities formerly “annexed” by Russia. In recent days, Lyman, a city near the eastern border of the country, was reclaimed by Ukrainian forces. But before that, the nation’s second largest city, Kharkiv was liberated after Russian strikes cut access to power and water for the city’s occupants.  Despite its liberation, Kharkiv continues to be bombed and destroyed by Russian forces. However, a glimmer…