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Government Approves New Electronic Signature Standard 'Kupyna'

The Ukrainian government has approved a resolution to transition to the national electronic signature standard 'Kupyna' effective September 1, 2026. This new algorithm will protect against modern cybersecurity threats while existing electronic signatures will remain valid. The Ministry of Digital Transformation urges businesses and citizens not to worry about current signatures until their expiration dates.

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    Government Approves New Electronic Signature Standard 'Kupyna'

    The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the electronic signature standard, approving the transition to the new cryptographic algorithm 'Kupyna' starting September 1.

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    Government Approves New Electronic Signature Standard 'Kupyna'

    The Cabinet of Ministers approved the 'Kupyna' standard effective from September 1, 2026, replacing the outdated Soviet 'GOST' algorithm.

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