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Sunday, July 26, 2026
Ukraine's legal code does not criminalize same-sex relationships, but does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil partnerships. The war with Russia began in February 2022. As of 2026, Ukraine's parliament has not passed legislation granting same-sex couples marriage or partnership rights.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/26/opinion/ukraine-lgbt-rights-war.html