Russia has one of the fastest growing HIV epidemics in the world with poor access to treatment even for the diagnosed.
Now Russia looks to worsen the situation by halting support from the Elton John AIDS Foundation, due to their support for LGBTQ people.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/03/russia-bans-elton-john-aids-foundation-support-lgbtq-rights?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other