The state enterprise "Diia" is changing its form of ownership to a joint-stock company, raising concerns about the security of personal data of 23 million users. The Ministry of Digital Transformation assures that "Diia" will remain 100% state-owned, but experts express fears about possible privatization and data trading.
Kyiv police notified a woman of suspicion who appropriated almost 10,000 euros from a missing serviceman. She forged a power of attorney to receive payments from the Ministry of Justice account.
On Saturday, February 14, online marriage registration will be available, despite it being a weekend. The Ministry of Justice has opened slots for over 300 couples who wish to get married online.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine provided recommendations on actions in case of damage to a car by an icicle. It is important to record the event, collect evidence, and contact responsible persons for compensation for damages.
Margarita Sokorenko, the Commissioner for ECHR Affairs, stated that impunity reigns in the occupied territories of Ukraine. Millions of people are deprived of legal protection, and ECHR mechanisms are not functioning.
The Arbitration Tribunal in Stockholm rejected the claim of the foreign investor Modus Energy International B. V. regarding changes to the "green tariff". Ukraine won such a case for the first time, defending its sovereign powers.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine is restoring public access to open data from the Unified State Register. There are 2.1 million individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine in 2026, which is 6,000 more than at the end of 2025.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine seized 25% of the shares of the "Kryukiv Railway Car Building Works" into state revenue. The High Anti-Corruption Court satisfied the claim against Stanislav Hamzalov, owner of Russian enterprises that supplied goods for the Russian military-industrial complex.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has published the most popular names for newborns in the second half of 2025. Among girls, Sofia and Eva are leading, and among boys, Artem and Matvii.
Specialists from the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and the State Enterprise "National Information Systems" have restored the operation of state registries. This occurred after temporary access restrictions due to power outages at the data center.
SAPO has completed the pre-trial investigation in the case of the embezzlement and legalization of over UAH 54 million from the state budget. The former MP organized the scheme by misleading the ECHR regarding Kyivenergo's debt, and the funds were legalized through conversion centers.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine clarified the actions to be taken in case of injury due to ice and snow, and also named those responsible for maintaining the territories. Victims need to document the injury, collect evidence, and contact the property owner for compensation.
Starting from February 1, 2026, a new procedure for affixing an apostille to official documents will come into force in Ukraine. The cost of the service will also increase from January 1, 2026.
The President's Office named Denys Maslov as a candidate for the post of Minister of Justice. Iryna Mudra will remain working in the OP, focusing on coordinating justice and legal issues.
A Swiss arbitration tribunal has ordered an American company to return over $18 million to Ukraine. This decision concerns the under-delivery of artillery ammunition under a Ministry of Defense contract.
The Supreme Court of Sweden upheld the decision of the Stockholm Arbitration in favor of Ukraine in the case brought by Ukrnafta shareholders. LBB companies are obliged to reimburse Ukraine for more than 22 million US dollars in costs.
The Verkhovna Rada may replace a number of ministers, including the heads of the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, during the next plenary week, which begins on January 13. The appointment of the head of the State Property Fund and the transfer of Rustem Umerov to the position of Presidential Security Advisor are also expected.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine clarified that spouses have the right to change their surname after marriage registration, even years after living together. The procedure involves submitting an application to the relevant authorities.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has published clarifications regarding the procedure for planning employee vacations for 2026. The vacation schedule is mandatory for all employers, including individual entrepreneurs, and must be agreed upon with the trade union.
In Ukraine, volunteer registration has been simplified, and it is now possible to obtain extracts from the Register electronically. These changes are stipulated by the order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine dated 25.09.2025 No. 494.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted personnel decisions regarding the Ministry of Justice. Oleksandr Bilous has been dismissed from the post of Deputy Minister, and the appointment of Yu.N. Badakhov to a similar position has been canceled.
The Cabinet of Ministers has not yet approved the procedure for obtaining a certificate for 150,000 hryvnias for the purchase of a vehicle for military personnel, as provided for by the law on strengthening mobilization. The Ministry of Finance has developed a draft resolution, which is processing comments from interested bodies.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has launched the first artificial intelligence-based service for forensic examinations. It simplifies document preparation, helps choose the type of examination, and formulate questions.
The State Logistics Operator of the Ministry of Defense will for the first time purchase 150,000 DNA systems for servicemen for UAH 37. 8 million. This will allow for the identification of the deceased and missing, and the data will be stored in accordance with the law.
In the 11 months of 2025, 24,261 couples used the "Online Marriage" service from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Digital Civil Registry Offices in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Lviv provide quick and remote marriage registration, including for military personnel through a simplified procedure.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to recognize assets worth over UAH 8 million as unsubstantiated. These assets, registered to related parties, include three luxury cars used by the Member of Parliament.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine reported that a civil marriage does not provide the same rights and guarantees as an officially registered marriage. To inherit the property of a deceased partner, it is necessary to prove the fact of cohabitation for 5 years and satisfy other court requirements.
The HACC Appeals Chamber upheld the legality of seizing almost UAH 3. 3 million of unjustified assets from a Ministry of Justice official for the state budget. This refers to the value of a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue car, registered to his daughter but actually used by the official.
Last week, 2,728 newborns were registered in Ukraine: 1,361 boys and 1,367 girls. These data were provided by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers temporarily assigned the duties of the Minister of Justice to Liudmyla Suhak, Deputy Minister for European Integration. Artem Nekrasov also temporarily headed the Ministry of Energy.
