Daily MailThey are shocking pictures which gay people still face a daily struggle against prejudice in some parts of the world.
With a group of three violent thugs kicking and jumping on him, Svyatoslav Sheremet lies forlornly on the ground.
He is being attacked because he is the head of the organisation Gay Forum of Ukraine.
He was attacked after meeting with members of the media to inform them that the first gay parade in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev was cancelled.
The attackers ran off when they realised members of the media were documenting the horrific assault.
The event - which had attracted about 150 gay men and lesbians - was held at a secret location and had a huge police presence.
But hundreds of neo-Nazis and other right-wing extremists turned up and spread throughout the city and began to attack people.
At least two people required hospital treatment after being assaulted.
Following the arrival of the huge groups of extremists - and the risks they posed to those looking to enjoy the event - Kiev Pride was called off.
Kiev Pride nach Nazi-Angriffe abgesagt.