EU forces Ukraine to legalize same-sex couples as condition for accession

EU forces Ukraine to legalize same-sex couples as condition for accession

Feb 26, 2026 |

The European Commission has made it clear that Ukraine must introduce legal recognition of same-sex couples if it wishes to advance toward full European Union membership. According to Ukrainian media reports published on February 20, 2026, Brussels raised the issue during discussions on Ukraine’s Rule of Law Roadmap, explicitly linking it to the country’s obligations under the “Fundamentals” negotiation cluster, particularly Chapter 23 on the judiciary and fundamental rights.

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Top plastic surgeon disavows transgender surgeries on minors

Top plastic surgeon disavows transgender surgeries on minors

Feb 26, 2026 |

Dr. Ira Savetsky, a prominent plastic surgeon trained at NYU Langone Health — ranked the number one plastic surgery program in the country — has publicly rejected the transgender ideology and apologized for remaining silent while minors underwent irreversible procedures. In a powerful statement, Dr. Savetsky said: “As a father to three young children and as a physician who took an oath to do no harm, I failed to speak up and I just want to thank President Trump for having more clarity on this.”

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