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The IT Ukraine Association supports the draft law No. 13505, which foresees the refusal to use russian software by 2030. This will not only strengthen cybersecurity but also foster the development of Ukrainian technologies, create new jobs, and increase technological sovereignty.
Refusing to use and distribute hostile software and hostile means of information processing opens up opportunities for the development and implementation of alternative software from Ukrainian and international developers, ensuring business continuity and stability amid the growing threat from the aggressor.
Using russian software is not only a matter of cybersecurity but also direct financial support for aggression against Ukraine through taxes paid to russian developers.
russian software is not an ‘office solution,’ but a tool through which the enemy can monitor everything happening on our servers, manipulate data, and even conduct cyberattacks. Draft Law No. 13505 will ensure the systematic and final prohibition of such software, protecting our servers, critical infrastructure, military systems, and citizens. This is a key step for the security, sovereignty, and statehood of Ukraine,
— said Oleksandr Fediienko, Head of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Government Communications and Cryptographic Information Protection.
According to experts, by 2024, over 70% of Ukrainian companies are still using software from the aggressor country, creating risks for data leaks and potential cyberattacks on government institutions, critical infrastructure, and businesses. Overall, more than 40 russian software products are still actively used by Ukrainians, despite 11 years of war.
The IT Ukraine Association became the coordinator of the working group at the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on National Security, Defence, and Intelligence, which is responsible for refining Bills No. 11492 and No. 11492-1. These bills concern amendments to the Ukrainian Law ‘On Sanctions’ regarding the prohibition of certain software products, including software. The working group also includes the European Business Association, the Independent Association of Banks of Ukraine, representatives from relevant government agencies and bodies, business experts, and professional lawyers,
— noted Maria Shevchuk, Executive Director of the IT Ukraine Association.
Draft Bill No. 13505, dated July 18, 2025, “On the Prohibition of Using and Distributing Hostile Software Products and Hostile Means of Information Processing” is a key element in strengthening Ukraine’s digital independence. It:
russian IT products are capable of transmitting sensitive data, opening backdoors, and undermining the country’s economic security. FININT, that is, the collection, analysis, and use of financial information, is one of the key components of modern warfare, and the enemy actively uses it through such tools. Bill No. 13505 finally allows us to systematically block these risks. Ukrainian businesses and government entities must work on secure software that does not fund the war against them,
— emphasised Ievgeniia Bespalova, Director of Strategic Development and Partnerships at Molfar Intelligence Firm and Honorary IT Ambassador of Ukraine.
The project website VorozhyiSoft.in.ua, created by the IT Ukraine Association, supports the large-scale transition of Ukraine from Russian software to secure and modern software solutions.
This online resource is an informational platform that aggregates useful data and resources for Ukrainian businesses, government agencies, and the public. Through the “Hostile Software” website, one can find tools for verifying software origin, select appropriate Ukrainian software for various tasks, track the legislative development in this area, and join the Manifesto of Ukrainian Software Developers.
The development and registration of this bill is an extremely important step in establishing clear and well-defined rules in the field of countering the use of software from the aggressor country. In wartime, Ukraine needs clear and concrete criteria, not vague formulations. In this bill, we see not just a call to ‘not use,’ but a systemic approach to identifying, controlling, and sanctioning such risks,
— emphasised Roman Odarchenko, Executive Director of the Ukrainian Cybersecurity Association, PhD.
Quality alternatives to hostile russian software already exist. Over the last few years, Ukrainian companies have developed a number of modern solutions, including ERP systems, which comply with Ukrainian legislation on accounting and taxation and are compatible with international standards. Western ERP platforms are also actively adapting to Ukrainian legislation,
— commented Oleh Denys, organiser of the Ukrainian ERP Forum.
The IT Ukraine Association expects that the bill will be approved by the relevant committees and adopted by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine as a law, becoming an important step towards ensuring Ukraine’s national security and technological independence.
