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Desecration of state symbols (Art. 338 Criminal Code): Publicly desecrating the flag, emblem or national anthem of Ukraine. The act is punishable with imprisonment from six months to three years or a fine of up to fifty times the minimum income.

There is presently no clear indication that this article could also be used against verbal or written insult of symbols.

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Desecration of symbols of foreign states (Art. 338 Criminal Code): Publicly desecrating the officially displayed flag or emblem of a foreign state. The act is punishable with imprisonment from six months to two years or a fine of up to fifty times the minimum income.

There is presently no clear indication that this article could also be used against verbal or written insult of symbols.

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A fully footnoted version of this entry is available in the OSCE study. This entry was last updated in March 2017.

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