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Le décret n°599/2025 du Président de l’Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, vise à mettre en œuvre des sanctions économiques et autres mesures restrictives, comme décidé par le Conseil de sécurité nationale et de défense de l’Ukraine le 16 août 2025. Ces sanctions ciblent des individus et des entités spécifiques, nécessitant une surveillance et un rapport aux autorités compétentes, y compris celles des États-Unis et de l’Union européenne, afin d’assurer une action concertée.
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The Presidential Decree No. 599/2025 officially implements a resolution passed by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) concerning the imposition of specialized economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions). This action, grounded in legal authority under Article 107 of the Constitution of Ukraine and Article 5 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Sanctions,’ aims to address national and international security risks by targeting particular individuals and entities.
The decree empowers key government bodies, including the Cabinet of Ministers, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Bank, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to coordinate the sanctions’ enforcement and effectiveness monitoring. One crucial aspect is Ukraine’s diplomatic effort to align with the European Union, the United States, and other international partners to encourage the implementation of similar sanctions abroad. This integration into global sanction efforts symbolizes Ukraine’s commitment to collaborative security measures.
From a legal perspective, the decree highlights Ukraine’s structured framework to safeguard national interests against threats, whether they be cyber-attacks, money laundering networks, or entities tied to state aggression. By employing Article 5 of the sanctions law, it provides a legal toolkit for freezing assets, suspending economic agreements, and instituting travel bans on individuals or entities deemed a security threat. For example, sanctions could be similar in scope to those imposed on Russia-linked figures following the 2014 Crimea annexation, such as asset freezes across international banks or restrictive trade policies.
Ethically, sanctions aim to safeguard democratic principles and territorial integrity while minimally impacting ordinary citizens. However, ethical concerns may arise if sanctions are not transparent or disproportionally target non-involved actors. The decree implies a robust process through contributions from both domestic and international entities, ensuring a framework that aims for fairness and accountability.
The industry implications are varied. Entities listed in the sanctions face severe restrictions, including the freezing of Ukrainian financial assets and bans on their operations in critical sectors such as banking, real estate, and potentially technology trade. Ukrainian corporations tied to foreign markets may need to adjust their due diligence standards, ensuring compliance with the new sanctions regulations. Similarly, international businesses looking to partner in Ukraine must evaluate risks and avoid entanglements with sanctioned entities.
For example, if a tech firm in Ukraine imports components from a non-compliant supplier flagged in sanctions lists, they could face legal repercussions. Thus, both domestic and international commercial sectors must maintain agility to adapt swiftly to these measures.
As a measure designed for immediate enactment, per the decree’s effective date coinciding with publication, the legislation highlights Ukraine’s commitment to safeguarding sovereignty and leveraging international coordination as a tool for diplomatic and economic pressure.