The Ministry of Digital Transformation joined global AI regulation — in Strasbourg, the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention was officially signed, setting rules for AI use in line with human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
This was reported by Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation on its official website.
The signing took place during the international EURODIG 2025 conference in Strasbourg, France. The document was signed on behalf of Ukraine by Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for IT Development Oleksandr Bornyakov, and on behalf of the Council of Europe by Deputy Secretary General Bjorn Berge.
The Framework Convention is the world’s first legally binding multilateral document on artificial intelligence. It establishes basic principles that states must follow when creating and applying AI in the public sector. Key requirements include algorithm transparency, respect for human dignity, non-discrimination, privacy protection, reliability, and technical security of systems.
The agreement will take effect in Ukraine after ratification by the Verkhovna Rada.
The document places special emphasis on the voluntary implementation of its provisions in the private sector. Although it does not directly regulate business, the Ministry of Digital Transformation is already preparing tools to help companies adapt to the new standards. In particular, in cooperation with the Council of Europe, the HUDERIA methodology will be introduced — this will allow evaluating AI-based products for compliance with human rights and democratic principles.
According to Bornyakov, this convention is not only about ethics but also about security.
“Soon AI will be integrated into Diia and Mriya, so it is important to lay the foundation today for the safe use of this technology. We are integrating into the European digital space, so we take Europe’s best practices as a basis,” said the deputy minister.
More than 45 countries participated in the development of the convention, including Council of Europe members, the USA, Japan, Canada, Israel, and the EU. Ukraine also actively took part in preparing the document over the past three years.
The defense sector is not regulated within this convention — restrictions apply only to civilian use of AI.
