Russian authorities have detained the general director of the country's largest publishing house as part of an extremism case. Some staff members are also being questioned over possible "LGBT propaganda" found within the company's book catalogue.
The raid is part of Moscow's hardline social conservatism and a clampdown on political life. These actions coincide with a deepening crackdown by authorities on LGBTQ content.
The Kremlin has spent years hardening repressive laws against the LGBTQ community. These measures are part of broader limits on gay and transgender rights under President Vladimir Putin.