Uniswap Labs has introduced IP-based geoblocking on its front-end, restricting access for users in Ukraine due to OFAC-derived sanctions. This move has sparked controversy among Ukrainian developers and DeFi advocates, who argue that the block exceeds the intended scope of sanctions, which target Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk specifically. Despite the front-end restrictions, the Uniswap protocol remains accessible on-chain, allowing Ukrainian users to interact via direct methods or third-party interfaces. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between corporate compliance measures and the decentralized finance sector's commitment to a permissionless environment.