LGBTQ supporters march in central Kyiv

Thousands of people gathered in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Sunday to take part in the annual Pride march in support of the country's LGBTQ community.

Around 7,000 people wearing colourful outfits and waving rainbow flags marched down the streets, some carrying banners reading "Straight Against Hate". 

Participants put forward eight demands to Ukrainian authorities, including the legalization of civil partnerships for LGBT people and further laws against LGBT hate crimes. Several hundred activists opposing the march held their own rally in a park in Kyiv. No clashes were reported.