### National Bank of Ukraine: Resolution No. 67 on Strengthening Cash Operations
The regulator has introduced mandatory identification of the payer via mobile phone number and a one-time password when depositing cash through terminals. This requirement does not apply to socially significant payments: utility bills, taxes, fines, and card top-ups via PIN code. Masking phone numbers…
This Decree of the President of Ukraine serves as an act of state recognition of the personal merits of military personnel who have demonstrated courage and self-sacrifice in the defense of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The document contains an itemized list of individuals awarded state decorations, including orders and medals. Many…
This NCEC Resolution No. 194 of April 29, 2026, establishes a clear mechanism for the allocation of limited numbering resources (network codes, service codes, short numbers) through transparent tender or auction procedures. The document defines the rules for the preparation, organization, and conduct of the selection process, as well as the criteria for determining winners.…
This Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine No. 428 dated 07.05.2026 introduces systemic changes to the procedure for the selection and enrollment of children into lyceums with a security and national-patriotic education profile. The main purpose of the document is to detail the categories for preferential admission, clarify the list of required…
This Order of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP) approves the mechanism for monitoring the capabilities of Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERT-UA and CSIRTs). The document establishes clear rules for assessing whether these teams meet the prescribed technical and organizational requirements. The primary goal is to ensure an appropriate level of…
This SBU Order introduces relevant amendments to the Summary of Information Constituting State Secrets (ZVDT), adapting it to contemporary security challenges. The document expands the list of classified information, particularly in the defense and scientific spheres, and clarifies the authority of specific state bodies. The amendments are aimed at strengthening the protection of information regarding…
The Law of Ukraine "On Public Procurement" No. 4888-IX dated May 27, 2026, is the key regulatory act governing relations in the sphere of public fund expenditure. It establishes the legal and economic foundations for the procurement of goods, works, and services to meet the needs of the state and territorial communities. The main purpose…
This Law is aimed at stimulating the participation of local self-government bodies (LSG bodies) in international projects by creating legal mechanisms for the remuneration of specialists involved in such activities. It allows for the use of international technical assistance funds and grants for payments to LSG officials for additional workload. The Law removes legislative obstacles…
This Law is aimed at strengthening the oversight of judicial integrity by updating the mechanism for submitting and verifying declarations. It consolidates the declaration of integrity and the declaration of family ties into a single document, which judges are required to submit annually by May 1. The Law clearly defines the list of persons considered…
This Law is aimed at modernizing the remuneration system for personnel in the security and law enforcement sectors by establishing a minimum guaranteed level of monetary support. The document establishes a clear structure of payments and guarantees social protection for police officers in difficult situations, including cases of captivity or disappearance.
### Structure and Key Changes
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This NBU Resolution No. 66 is **** (as it relates to the regulation of the financial sector and cybersecurity); it establishes clear rules for the protection of critical information infrastructure (CII) in the financial sector. The document defines the criteria by which banking and non-banking financial institutions must identify their information and communication systems as…
This NBU Resolution No. 67 dated June 16, 2026, is aimed at strengthening control over cash transactions via payment terminals (PTKS) and integrating "financial inclusion banks" into the general system of cash operations. The document introduces mandatory identification of the payer via a mobile phone number and a one-time password (OTP) when depositing cash. Requirements…
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Order No. 606-r dated June 17, 2026, officially confirms the inclusion of the "AGRO-INNOVATION HUB" industrial park in the State Register of Industrial Parks. This document grants the park official status, which paves the way for the use of state support instruments and investment activity incentives provided by law. The…
Order No. 607-r concerns the internal reallocation of budget funds within the expenditures provided for the Economic and Financial Department of the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for 2026. The document provides for a reduction in funding for the educational program for personnel training in the field of statistics in the amount…
This Resolution introduces a technical adjustment to the operating procedure of the banking system under martial law. It expands the range of entities whose decisions regarding foreign exchange transactions or restrictions may be implemented by banks. Henceforth, banks are required to comply not only with direct instructions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine but…
This notification from the National Bank of Ukraine is an official regulatory and information act that establishes the foreign currency exchange rates against the hryvnia for a specific date — June 24, 2026. The document defines the value equivalent for a wide range of global currencies used in foreign economic activity and financial settlements. These…
CASE OF KARCHAVA v. GEORGIA
The judgment in *Karchava v. Georgia* (application no. 34790/23) addresses the limits of state interference with solo protests. The applicant, a psychotherapist, was arrested and detained for 24 hours after attempting to set up a tent for a hunger strike near a public statue to protest the lack of school…
This judgment, *Kılıçarslan and Others v. Türkiye* (2026), concerns 595 applications from individuals convicted of membership in the “FETÖ/PDY” armed terrorist organization following the 2016 coup attempt in Türkiye. The core issue is that these convictions were based primarily on the applicants’ use of the encrypted messaging application “ByLock,” which domestic courts treated as sufficient,…
The case of *Elezi v. Albania* (Application no. 17141/21) concerns the dismissal of a career prosecutor following the extraordinary transitional vetting process implemented in Albania to reform the justice system. The applicant, who had served as a prosecutor since 1999, was removed from office by the Special Appeal Chamber (SAC) due to alleged discrepancies in…
The judgment in *Dönmez and Others v. Türkiye* (2026) addresses a series of applications concerning convictions for membership in the “FETÖ/PDY” organization following the 2016 coup attempt in Türkiye. The core issue before the Court was the domestic judicial practice of relying decisively on the use of the encrypted messaging application “ByLock” as sufficient, automatic…