Ukrainian diplomat in Israel and his same-sex partner, for the first time in Ukraine, by court decision, received official recognition of family relations

Ukrainian diplomat in Israel and his same-sex partner have for the first time received official recognition of their relationship in a Ukrainian court. This marks an important step in advancing human rights and equality in Ukraine.
Ukrainian diplomat in Israel and his partner were first recognized in Ukraine — the court set a historic precedent of a de facto same-sex marriage.
On June 10, 2025, the Desnianskyi District Court of Kyiv issued a ruling, recognizing for the first time in the country’s history the fact of a de facto same-sex marriage between — namely, between the First Secretary of the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel — Zoryan Kis and his partner Timur Levchuk.

This decision is a significant breakthrough in legal protection for the LGBT community amid the absence of formal recognition of same-sex marriages in Ukrainian legislation.

Zoryan Kis shared this information on July 3, 2025.
Zoryan Kis — Ukrainian diplomat in Israel: brief biography and motivation
Zoryan Kis has served as the First Secretary of the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel since June 2024. The embassy is a key bridge for strengthening mutual understanding between the Ukrainian and Israeli peoples.

On December 1, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine highlighted Zoryan in the #FacesOfMFA series showcasing diplomats and their motivation.

Under the leadership of Ambassador Yevhen Korniychuk, Kis focuses on cultural diplomacy, engagement with the Ukrainian diaspora, and public initiatives.
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