With the stroke of a pen, Russian President Vladimir Putin formally enacted a series of anti-LGBTQ+ amendments banning marriage equality and transgender adoptions, and centering “a belief in God” as a core value of the country. The homophobic and transphobic amendments were passed last July in a national referendum, with over 77 percent of voters casting their ballots in support of the measures. According to a report in the AP, the new rules also reset Putin’s term limits as president, meaning he can serve an additional two six-year terms in office.
In a lot of cases, Russia wants more influence in eastern Europe, which could include having governments that favor them and economic policies that benefit them.
Now, I am not saying that they are the only government that has, is doing or will do this, but I would consider it imperialistic, they are just not a power at the same level as the United States, China or even the European Union.