When Russian President Vladimir Putin begins his official visit in Amsterdam on April 8, he will be greeted by rainbow flags, a symbol of the gay community.
The mayor of the Dutch capital has decided to protest against Russian policy on homosexuality, in particular a law passed by the Russian parliament, the Duma, in late January, penalising all public acts considered "homosexual propaganda directed at minors." This offence is punishable by a fine of up to 500,000 rubles (€12,500).
A conversation with investigative reporters Stefano Valentino and Giorgio Michalopoulos, who have dissected the dark underbelly of green finance for Voxeurop and won several awards for their work.
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