Recent headlines have misled readers into believing that same-sex marriage is now legal in Ukraine after the Supreme Court recognized a same-sex couple as a 'de facto' family. However, same-sex marriage remains illegal, and the ruling only grants certain rights to same-sex couples without changing the legal definition of marriage. A bill for civil partnerships is pending in parliament, but critics warn that a new draft civil code could undermine progress for LGBTQ rights in Ukraine, especially as the country aspires to join the EU.