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In Ukraine the government is also failing to prioritise tackling harmful laws and policies, which make it difficult for key populations to access HIV services. Such inaction comes at a critical time for the HIV response in Ukraine, as the government takes on full responsibility for funding HIV prevention programming from the Global Fund. Although the government’s plans to continue contracting non-governmental organisations to provide services are welcome - many of the commitments the government has made are yet to be implemented. As a result, civil society fear progress will remain stalled until the National HIV/AIDS Programme (2019-2023) and budget are finalised.