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Pete Ross Junior

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Wed Mar 8, 2023, 02:50 PM Mar 2023

Ukrainian lawmaker introduces bill to legally recognize same-sex couples

Ukrainian lawmaker introduces bill to legally recognize same-sex couples

KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian MP has introduced a bill that would extend legal recognition to same-sex couples.

Inna Sovsun in a series of tweets notes 56 percent of Ukrainians “support same-sex partnerships” and she hopes “the majority of the Parliament, including [President Volodymyr Zelenskyy)’s party will take the lead from the people.”

“Ukrainians can no longer wait for equality,” said Sovsun. “We must do it immediately. LGBT Ukrainians deserve to have a family. Every day can be their last. Just like for any other Ukrainian. There is no time for hesitation. Let’s legalize same-sex partnerships in Ukraine already this year.”

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