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**1. Substance of the Act**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions). The document is an official legal instrument that triggers the mechanism for implementing sanctions against designated persons on the territory of our state. Since the decision enters into force on the day of its publication, it creates immediate legal consequences for all entities affected by the restrictions. Control over the implementation of this decision is vested directly in the Secretary of the NSDC.
**2. Structure of the Act, Main Provisions, and Amendments**
Structurally, the Decree is concise and consists of three paragraphs: putting into effect the NSDC decision, designating the person responsible for control (the Secretary of the NSDC), and establishing the procedure for entry into force. An integral part of the act is the annex containing the actual decision of the NSDC, the list of sanctioned persons, and specific restrictions. Compared to previous similar acts, this Decree does not amend the legislation in force or codes, but introduces a new, individually targeted package of restrictive measures, updated to address current challenges to national security as of May 2026.
**3. Main Provisions for Practical Application**
For practical application, the key aspect is the moment of entry into force — from the day of publication of the Decree, which requires banking institutions, notaries, state registrars, and customs authorities to immediately enforce the restrictions. The primary practical value lies in the annex to the NSDC decision, which clearly defines the scope of sanctioned entities (natural and legal persons) and specific types of sanctions (blocking of assets, suspension of financial transactions, restriction of trade operations, etc.). Non-compliance with the requirements of this Decree by subjects of primary financial monitoring or state authorities entails severe legal liability.
