The Kyiv Appeal Court made a historic ruling, recognizing the factual marital ties between Timur Levchuk and Zoryan Kis, marking the first case in Ukraine. This decision is an important legal precedent for the LGBTQ+ community in the country, affirming the rights of same-sex families to recognition.
The Kyiv Appeal Court recognized the factual marital relations between two men for the first time in Ukraine pic.twitter.com/sbpAz8xlfZ
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During the appeal hearing, activists supported the couple by holding placards calling for the recognition of same-sex families. The organization 'All Together' filed an appeal as a third party in the process, although it did not participate in the first-instance court proceedings.
The adoption of the ruling recognizing the marital relations of a same-sex couple is an important victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Ukraine, as it sets a precedent for future court decisions in this area and affirms equal rights for all citizens.