Roman Abrashyn is a 25-year-old gay drone pilot in the Ukrainian army who has publicly identified as homosexual since age 15. Despite a lack of prejudice within his military unit, he is concerned about the absence of legal recognition for same-sex partnerships in Ukraine. This lack of legal status means his partner would receive no compensation in the event of his death, nor would they have rights in medical emergencies. The Ukrainian LGBTQ+ community continues to advocate for laws that provide recognition for civil partnerships.
"I’ve been open about my sexual orientation all my life," says Roman Abrashyn, a 25-year-old homosexual drone pilot in the Ukrainian army. After coming out at the age of 15, he was supported by friends, his parents and two brothers, one of whom now serves in the same unit. Abrashyn enlisted in the Ukrainian armed forces in April 2024. Since then, he's hardly faced any prejudice or discrimination."},{
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