Gay Russian Asylum Seekers in ICE Custody
Andrei Ushakov and Aleksandr Skitsan sought refuge in the US in November 2024.
Vladimir Putin's Regime
Vladimir Putin took his oath of office, becoming the second-longest serving leader of the modern Russian state since Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
Putin's tenure has been marked by his acquisition of concentrated political power, partly due to his eradication and imprisonment or deaths of his political opponents.
- Rumor of unproven involvement in the assassination of Boris Nemtsov on Feb. 27, 2015.
- Prosecution and imprisonment of Alexei Navalny, who died on Feb. 16 at a penal colony.
Putin's actions have led to diplomatic tensions, including the Russo-Georgian War in 2008.
Author's summary: Gay Russian asylum seekers face uncertain fate in US.