Shagglot saidThe prospect of not becoming EU membership is just what forcing them.
Still something for all the gays in Ukraine to cheer about. At least legally they will have some protection.
Yup, damn right there. At least this is one good aspect of the EU, that it can force nations who wanna enter to introduce more humane laws. Not that i think this will change a whole lot for Ukraine gays in their day-to-day life, but at least it's a first step as you said.