If gay people were able to have civil partnerships, it would mean that their partners would have almost the same rights as married Partners so they'd be able to visit them in hospital. If one is killed the survivor would be able to bury him according to their wishes And it would also protect inheritance laws and state compensation for loss and so forth Pasha is very excited about this possibility. He says it's what he has dreamed about. Wendell do you think we'll actually see these changes in Ukrainian legislation anytime soon?
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