There is currently a known database issue affecting some users with the SSL tracker. Try turning the SSL tracker off in your profile settings.
As well, to change the torrents already in your torrent client from SSL to non-SSL change the beginning of the announce URL from
https://tracker.gaytorrent.ru/
to
It didn't work. As long as the VPN is activated, it would render the torrent, regardless of SSL, to be "Not Working."