What's missing from Ukraine's EU checklist?

['Tetiana Khutor', 'Tetiana Khutor Is The Chairwoman Of The Institute Of Legislative Ideas', 'An Independent Ukrainian Think Tank That Provides Anti-Corruption Policy Analysis', 'A Non-Resident Fellow At The Centre For Defence Strategies. Khutor Was A Legislative Director For The Ukrainian Anticorruption Parliament Committee Head She Is Also A Senior Lecturer On Anticorruption Policy', 'Asset Recovery At The National University Of', 'Kyiv-Mohyla Academy', 'Holds A Ph.D. In Law Focusing On Civil Confiscation Of Unjustified Assets.', 'Read More'] The Kyiv Independent 2026-08-07 17:18:10

Although the cluster's description underscores the importance of aligning Ukraine's sanctions policy with that of the EU, the benchmarks make no mention of the reforms needed in this area – at least not yet. A closer look at the principal flaws in Ukraine's sanctions policy shows both the necessity and the value of making reform in this field a separate benchmark. That, in turn, erodes trust in the sanctions system itself. One significant gap between Ukrainian and European sanctions law is the absence of a dedicated "authorization" mechanism. The contrast exposes the need for uniform, clear, and transparent rules in Ukraine's sanctions policy.