Gay rights groups in Ukraine celebrated a milestone on June 12 — holding a parade without being chased or attacked by right-wing opponents. But the march, in Kyiv, was guarded by police and security forces who sealed off much of the city center and warned participants not to linger afterward.
New York Times: Ukraine shields gay rights parade from repeat of violence
Police react during Kyiv LGBT Pride on Volodymyrska street on June 12.
