Civil Code of Ukraine
During the next plenary week, the Verkhovna Rada will consider the 2027 budget and a number of laws to fulfill commitments to the EU and the IMF. The anti-corruption strategy may be withdrawn due to a lack of votes, putting €18 billion from the EU at risk.
Occupation does not terminate property rights or inheritance rights. Heirs are advised not to delay submitting an application, to collect evidence, and, if necessary, to apply to court.
The Ministry of Finance has an instrument in the form of a tax consultation for the possible resolution of disputes over the taxation of aircraft leasing for previous years.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
Five Ukrainians will stand trial for stealing five expensive cars in France as part of the international Matador operation. They face up to 12 years in prison.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
The draft law enshrines the right of employees to ignore work-related communications outside working hours. Failure to respond will not be grounds for dismissal or deprivation of bonuses.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
Odrex surgeon Vitaliy Rusakov performed operations despite a court-ordered work ban. He also treats patients without entering data into their medical records.
A Verkhovna Rada committee has supported a bill to regulate the use of electric scooters and monowheels. The document prohibits driving under the influence but does not require a driver's license.
In 2026, an apartment gift agreement requires notarization and payment of state duty. A zero tax rate applies to close relatives.
The lawyer explained that the audit of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) criminal cases refers to a review of the legality of initiating criminal proceedings and the decisions made during investigations. This will help identify groundless proceedings and pressure on businesses.
Tamás Sulyok has refused to resign at the demand of Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The President will act in accordance with the law and await the conclusions of the Venice Commission.
Permission from guardianship authorities is no longer required for children to receive property free of charge. The changes apply to the gifting of real estate and vehicles.
Courts have prohibited the State Tax Service from interpreting vehicle leasing as royalties and assessing taxes. This applies to the leasing of railcars, aircraft, and agricultural machinery.
The ESBU interprets aircraft leasing as royalties, creating risks for five airlines. Experts claim violations of international law and agreements.
To register an inheritance for housing, documents regarding death, ownership, and family ties are required. Lost papers are restored through duplicates or the court.
Over the past year and a half, 119 lawyers have received notices of suspicion, and 79 cases are already in court. As the Prosecutor General noted, this is not a fight against the legal profession, but a cleansing of the profession from those who use it as a cover.
The Supreme Court has denied a man's claim for compensation regarding his wife's breast augmentation surgery. He must also pay a share for a car sold without her consent.
The Ministry of Justice has released a list of property that is not subject to seizure for debts. The threshold for the recovery of a sole residence has been increased to 50 minimum wages.
Electric scooters are officially recognized as vehicles, so drivers must comply with traffic regulations. Parents will be held responsible for accidents involving children.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) supports the update of the Labor Code, yet opposes lockouts and the narrowing of workers' rights. A list of critical amendments to the law has been submitted to the Government and the Parliamentary Committee.
A pediatrician failed to diagnose pneumonia in an 8-year-old girl, leading to the child's death. Prosecutors have submitted the indictment against the doctor to the court.
The Rada supported the draft Civil Code with a provision on good conduct in its first reading. Experts warn of judicial manipulation and the restriction of citizens' rights.
The court ruled as unjustified the assets of an official in Khmelnytskyi region who purchased a shopping center for UAH 13. 7 million. Over UAH 7.3 million will be recovered as state revenue.
The Rada has passed a law that removes factoring from the Civil Code. This will simplify business access to financing against accounts receivable. This law was developed taking into account the Model Law on Factoring, prepared by the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT).
Transport leasing does not involve the transfer of intellectual property rights, therefore it cannot be taxed as royalties. Attempts by the ESBU (Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine) to change this threaten the operation of the civil aviation industry and economic stability.
The introduction of VAT on parcels is a condition for IMF funding worth 8. 1 billion dollars. The absence of this law will also block funds from the European Commission.