Ukraine has taken a significant step toward digital identity interoperability with the European Union by adopting Resolution No. 689. The measure was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers this month, establishing a framework for digital ID wallets aligned with the EU’s eIDAS 2.0 standard.
The new digital wallet system expands on Ukraine’s existing Diia mobile ID platform, introducing high-trust identification features that meet European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) specifications. The wallet will allow Ukrainian citizens to store official identity documents, personal data, and qualified electronic signatures, and to use these credentials for secure transactions across the EU.
Cross-Border Functionality and EU Integration
Once implemented, the system will enable Ukrainian citizens to open bank accounts, register SIM cards, and access public services throughout Europe without physical documentation. The framework also supports reciprocal use by EU citizens, who will be able to use their own digital wallets in Ukraine as interoperability pilots move forward.
Resolution No. 689 outlines functional, methodological, and technical requirements that bring Ukraine’s digital identity infrastructure in line with eIDAS 2.0. These include strong security protocols to protect against identity theft and fraud. According to a government release, the initiative aims to build a privacy-focused, user-controlled digital ID ecosystem that supports both national and cross-border use cases.
The move comes as the EU works to finalize a dedicated cybersecurity certification scheme for the EUDI Wallet. Led by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) since January 2025, the certification framework is still in development, with adoption expected later this year.
From Diia to Full EU Interoperability
Ukraine’s digital transformation efforts have gained global attention, largely through the Diia platform, which currently offers more than 70 government services and stores 11 types of digital documents for over 14 million users. Diia helped make Ukraine the first country to grant digital passports the same legal status as paper ones.
However, while Diia functions as a national digital ecosystem with limited bilateral interoperability, the new digital ID wallet defined in Resolution 689 is built explicitly to meet EU-wide standards. Its aim is full mutual recognition with European systems by the end of 2026.
The adoption of this framework aligns Ukraine with a broader global trend toward standardized digital identity systems. Similar initiatives have recently launched in Cyprus and Australia, underscoring a growing consensus on the need for secure, interoperable digital credentials.
Source: CMS Law-Now
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By Cass Kennedy
