Digest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation
Resolution of the Central Election Commission
The CEC has amended the composition of some territorial election commissions, replacing members based on submissions from parties. Additionally, the chairman of the Nikopol City TEC was dismissed based on his resignation letter and due to the prohibition of the party he was nominated by. These changes are aimed at ensuring the rights and freedoms of commission members and adhering to the principles of the electoral process.
Law on the Approval of the Biomethane Production Development Program
The Biomethane Production Development Program in Ukraine until 2035 has been approved. The program’s goal is to stimulate biomethane production, increase energy independence, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program envisages the creation of a legislative framework, the development of production capacities, and integration with the European biomethane accounting system.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Resolutions Regarding Awards in the Field of Culture
Amendments have been made to resolutions regarding awards in the fields of culture and journalism, and some obsolete resolutions have been abolished. The changes concern the reassignment of functions from one ministry to another, as well as the composition of committees for awarding prizes. It is important to note that some obsolete resolutions have been repealed.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Regulation on the Procedure for Civil Protection Service
Amendments have been made to the procedure for civil protection service, allowing the Minister of Internal Affairs to sign a contract with the Head of the SESU. Technical corrections have also been made regarding references to the appendices to the Regulation.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Appointment of Academic Scholarships to Postgraduate Students
A list of postgraduate students who have been awarded academic scholarships from the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for the 2026/27 academic year has been determined. Higher education institutions must ensure the payment of scholarships to these individuals within the available scholarship fund.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Plan of Basic Civil Protection Measures
The deadline for the implementation of one of the items in the plan of basic civil protection measures of Ukraine for 2026 has been changed, postponed from February to June 2026.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Deregulation Plan
Item 14 has been excluded from the plan of measures for deregulation of economic activity and improvement of the business climate. In effect, one of the planned deregulation measures has been canceled.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Granting Assistance for Accommodation to Internally Displaced Persons**
### **On changes in the composition of territorial election commissions that prepare and conduct local elections**
This resolution of the Central Election Commission (CEC) introduces changes to the composition of certain territorial election commissions (TECs) that prepare and conduct local elections. The changes concern the replacement of commission members based on submissions from local organizations of political parties, as well as the inclusion of a new member in the Berestynska City TEC in the Kharkiv region. In addition, the resolution considers the issue of termination of powers of the chairman of the Nikopol City TEC in the Dnipropetrovsk region based on his personal application.
The structure of the resolution includes a preamble with the justification for the changes, references to legislative norms (the Electoral Code of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine “On Political Parties in Ukraine”, etc.), and an operative part, which lists specific changes to the composition of the TEC (appendices 1, 2), as well as obligations for the TEC to inform citizens and send copies of the resolution to interested parties.
The most important provision is the decision to terminate the powers of the chairman of the Nikopol City TEC, taking into account his application and the ban on the activities of the political party from which he was nominated. The CEC decided to dismiss him from office in order to ensure his rights and freedoms, as well as to comply with the principles of the electoral process. Also important is the introduction of changes to the composition of other TECs in accordance with the submissions of local organizations of political parties, which ensures their participation in the electoral process.
### **On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 5 of January 2, 2026**
### **On Amending Paragraph 10 of the Methodology for Determining the Residual Value of Property of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Other Military Formations**
### **On Approval of the Program for the Development of Biomethane Production for the Period up to 2035 and the Operational Action Plan for its Implementation**
Of course, here is a brief overview of this act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This act approves the Program for the Development of Biomethane Production in Ukraine until 2035. The program aims to stimulate biomethane production, increase Ukraine’s energy independence, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and integrate the Ukrainian biomethane market with the European one.
2. **Structure**
Praise to the Law:** The act consists of two main parts:
* Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the approval of the Program and operational plan.
* The Program for the development of biogas production until 2035 itself, which includes an analysis of the current state, goals, objectives, stages of implementation, financing mechanisms, monitoring, and expected results.
* Operational plan of measures for the implementation of the Program, which defines specific tasks, responsible executors, deadlines, and expected results.
3. **Main provisions:**
* **Goals and objectives:** The Program aims to create a regulatory framework, stimulate the production and consumption of biomethane, develop a raw material base, and integrate with the European biomethane accounting system.
* **Stages of implementation:** The Program will be implemented in three stages: creation of a legislative framework (2026-2027), development of production capacity (2028-2030), and stabilization of the industry (2031-2035).
* **Financing:** Financing is expected from international financial support, private investment, and other sources not prohibited by law.
* **Expected results:** Increasing biogas production to 2.1 billion cubic meters by 2035, reducing dependence on gas imports, developing the agricultural sector, and creating new jobs.
* **Operational plan:** Contains specific measures aimed at achieving the goals of the program, including consultations with the European Commission, the development of regulatory acts, and the stimulation of domestic consumption of biomethane.
