Chechen Politician Defends Honor Killings, Slams LGBTQ+ Community
Statements by Ruslan Kutayev, a representative of Russia’s indigenous peoples at PACE, have ignited controversy within the Russian opposition. In interviews, Kutayev expressed intentions for Chechens to “return to Moscow” and control its governance, and controversially justified “honor killings” while denigrating queer individuals. These remarks have prompted human rights advocates and journalists to demand his removal from PACE, questioning his presence and the legitimacy of his appointment.
John Q. Hosedrinker