On September 23, 2026, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, stated that the legalization of same-sex marriages in Ukraine is impossible due to the prohibition enshrined in Article 51 of the Constitution. He emphasized that it is not possible to amend the Constitution during martial law.
Reasons for the Ban on Same-Sex Marriages
Stefanchuk noted that the main reason for the impossibility of legalizing same-sex marriages is the constitutional provision that prohibits such marriages. Under the conditions of martial law, which is in effect in Ukraine, making changes to the country's fundamental law is not possible. This means that any attempts to legalize same-sex marriages cannot be realized without amending the Constitution.
The Impact of Martial Law on Legislation
The ongoing martial law in Ukraine imposes serious restrictions on legislative initiatives. In particular, this pertains to the possibility of amending the Constitution. The government and the Verkhovna Rada are focused on addressing urgent security and stability issues, which complicates discussions on social matters such as the legalization of same-sex marriages.