In a formal ceremony held on June 30, 2025, ten newly appointed judges in Ukraine took the oath of office in the presence of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The event marked a significant step in the judicial careers of these individuals, emphasizing the importance of justice in the nation.

The newly appointed judges will serve in various regions across Ukraine, with nine of them taking positions in local courts of general jurisdiction and one in a local commercial court. The judges represent a broad geographic spectrum, including regions such as Lviv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Dnipro, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy.

President Zelenskyy highlighted the crucial role that judges play in upholding justice, asserting that the decisions made by these individuals significantly impact the state. The oath-taking ceremony is a mandatory step in the appointment process, allowing the judges to officially assume their roles and begin administering justice after completing the necessary training.

The ceremony underscores the ongoing commitment to strengthening the judicial system in Ukraine and ensuring that justice remains a foundational pillar of the country’s governance.