Peculiarities of recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Ukraine: problematic aspects

Abstract

This article examines the legal framework, challenges, and procedural nuances of recognizing and enforcing foreign court decisions in Ukraine. The study analyzes Ukraine's legislative provisions, international treaties, and judicial practices governing the enforcement of foreign judgments, highlighting the impact of Ukraine's commitments under various international agreements. Key factors influencing the enforcement process, such as reciprocity, jurisdictional limits, and procedural fairness, are explored to provide insights into the complexities of cross-border judicial cooperation. The article also discusses recent legal developments in Ukraine that affect the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, addressing both practical and theoretical perspectives. The research employs several scientific methods, including the legal, the comparative method to contrast Ukrainian and international approaches, the normative analysis method to examine specific legislative provisions, the systematic method to evaluate the coherence of Ukraine’s judicial policies, and the case-study method to illustrate practical challenges through recent legal examples. The article concludes with recommendations for enhancing Ukraine’s enforcement practices, thereby promoting more effective international judicial cooperation.