Digest of Legislation of Ukraine
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Establishment of Accounting Prices for Banking Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine has established accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) for May 6, 2026. These prices are indicated in hryvnias per troy ounce. It is important to note that these prices are only indicative and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies
The National Bank of Ukraine has established the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs for May 6, 2026. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases defined by the legislation of Ukraine. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Attracting Investments in the Field of Social Protection
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has recognized the expediency of attracting a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) in the amount of USD 860 million for the implementation of the investment project “Project on Social Protection for Inclusion, Resilience, Innovation and Transformation (SPIRIT)”. This decision opens the way for further actions related to obtaining and using these funds for the development of social protection in Ukraine.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Experimental Project on Comprehensive Regional Resilience Plans
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Procedure for the implementation of the experimental project on creating conditions for rapid and effectiveregarding the implementation of measures of comprehensive resilience plans for regions and individual cities. The changes concern the amount of co-financing of measures from local budgets, setting a minimum percentage of 20%. A lower percentage of co-financing is set for some regions, particularly those in the active combat zone.
**Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Improvement of Certain Issues of Organization and Activity in the Field of Burial**
Amendments have been made to legislation to regulate the creation and operation of burial places for deceased (dead) persons who defended Ukraine. The placement of military memorial cemeteries on lands of the Emerald and ecological networks is permitted. New definitions have been introduced: “military cemetery”, “military memorial cemetery”, “historical military cemetery”, “honorary burial”, “sector of military burials”.
**Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Financial and Economic Activities of JSC “Ukrainian Railways”**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the results of the financial and economic activities of JSC “Ukrainian Railways” (UZ) for 2025, the report on the work of the supervisory board, and the results of the assessment of the achievement of goals. The order also defines the procedure for covering UZ’s losses at the expense of future profits.
**Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Financial and Economic Activities of PrJSC “UkrHydroEnergo”**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the results of the financial and economic activities of PrJSC “UkrHydroEnergo” for 2025. The order approves the distribution of the company’s net profit, where 30% is directed to the payment of dividends to the state budget, and 70% to the repayment of loans, restoration of facilities, protection of structures, and development of production.
**Order of the Cabinet
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the accounting price of banking metals
This announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) for a specific date – May 6, 2026. These prices are indicated in hryvnias per one troy ounce of each metal. It is important to note that the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell these metals at these accounting prices.
The structure of the announcement is simple: a table that includes a digital code, a letter code, the number of troy ounces, the name of the banking metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias.
The main provision to consider: these accounting prices are a guideline and are not mandatory for conducting transactions with banking metals.
On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies
This document contains the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights), established by the National Bank of Ukraine on May 6, 2026. The exchange rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU’s operations with the State Treasury of Ukraine, and in other cases defined by the legislation of Ukraine. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of currencies, each of which has a digital and letter code, the number of currency units/SDRs, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia. The document does not contain changes compared to previous versions, as it is simply a fixation of exchange rates for a specific date.
The most important provision is that these rates are used for accounting and certain operations but do not guarantee the possibility of buying or selling currency at these rates in banks or exchange offices.
Issues of a joint investment project with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development “Social Protection Project for Coverage, Resilience, Innovation and Transformation (SPIRIT)”
This document is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which concerns attracting significant investments in the field of social protection.
**Essence of the order:**
The order recognizes as appropriate the attraction of a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) in the amount of 860 million US dollars for the implementation of the investment project “Social Protection Project for Coverage, Resilience, Innovation and Transformation (SPIRIT)”.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one clause, which records the decision on the feasibility of attracting loan funds from the IBRD for a specific investment project.
**Key provisions for use:**
The key point is determining the feasibility of attracting a significant amount of funds (860 millionUSD) from the IBRD for the implementation of the SPIRIT project. This decision paves the way for further actions related to obtaining and using these funds for the development of social protection in Ukraine.
On Amending Paragraph 53 of the Procedure for Implementing the Experimental Project on Creating Conditions for the Rapid and Effective Implementation of Measures of Comprehensive Resilience Plans for Regions and Individual Cities
This resolution amends paragraph 53 of the Procedure for Implementing the Experimental Project on Creating Conditions for the Rapid and Effective Implementation of Measures of Comprehensive Resilience Plans for Regions and Individual Cities. The changes concern the amount of co-financing of measures from local budgets.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of one paragraph, which amends paragraph 53 of the Procedure for Implementing the Experimental Project.
* The amended paragraph 53 stipulates that co-financing of measures of comprehensive resilience plans for communal property facilities is carried out at the expense of local budgets in the amount of at least 20 percent.
* A lower percentage of co-financing is established for some regions (Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Chernihiv).
**Key Provisions for Use:**
* The amount of co-financing from local budgets for the implementation of resilience plans depends on the region.
* When planning and implementing measures of comprehensive resilience plans, it is necessary to take into account the established percentages of co-financing from local budgets.
On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Burial Places of Deceased (Dead) Persons Who Defended the Independence, Sovereignty, and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine
Good day! Of course, I will help you understand this law.
1. **Essence of the law:** This law amends the legislation of Ukraine to regulate the creation and functioning of burial places for deceased (dead) persons who defended the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine. It defines the concepts of military cemeteries, military memorial cemeteries, and military burial sectors, and establishes the procedure for organizing honorary burials.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The law amends the Land Code of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On Burial and Funeral Affairs.” The main provisions include:
* Allows the placement of military memorial cemeteries on lands of the Emerald Network and the ecological network.
* Defines the specifics of the transfer and change of designated purpose of land plots for the placement of the National Military Memorial Cemetery and military memorial cemeteries.
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define new definitions: “military cemetery”, “military memorial cemetery”, “historical military cemetery”, “honorary burial”, “sector of military burials”.
* Establishes the procedure for honorary burial at the National Military Memorial Cemetery and military memorial cemeteries for certain categories of persons who defended Ukraine.
* Regulates issues of registration of burials in military cemeteries and reburials.
3. **Most important provisions:**
* **Expanding opportunities for the creation of military cemeteries:** The law simplifies the procedure for allocating land plots for military cemeteries, which is important in the current situation.
* **Establishing clear criteria for honorary burials:** The law defines who exactly is entitled to an honorary burial in military memorial cemeteries, which ensures transparency and fairness.
* **Regulation of reburial issues:** The law defines the procedure for reburial of persons in the National Military Memorial Cemetery and military memorial cemeteries.
I hope this helped you better understand this law!
Issues of the Annual General Meeting of the Joint-Stock Company “Ukrainian Railways”
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the activities of the joint-stock company “Ukrainian Railways” (UZ). It approves the results of the financial and economic activities of UZ for 2025, the report on the work of the supervisory board for the same period, as well as the results of the assessment of the achievement of the goals set out in the letter of expectations of the owner. In addition, the order defines the procedure for covering UZ losses at the expense of future profits.
The structure of the order consists of two main points. The first point approves the results of UZ’s activities for 2025, including financial statements, the supervisory board report, and the assessment of the achievement of goals. The second point establishes the procedure for covering the company’s losses.
The most important provision of this order is the approval of the procedure for covering UZ’s losses, as this determines the company’s financial strategy for the future. Also important is the approval of the results of UZ’s activities for 2025, as this allows for an assessment of the effectiveness of the company’s management.
Issues of the Annual General Meeting of the Private Joint-Stock Company “UkrHydroEnergo”
Good day! Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 404-r dated April 29, 2026, concerns the activities of the private joint-stock company “UkrHydroEnergo”.
**Essence of the order:**
The document approves the results of the financial and economic activities of “UkrHydroEnergo” for 2025, including the annual report, reports of the auditor, supervisory board, and executive body. Key is the decision on the distribution of net profit.
societies, where 30% is directed to the payment of dividends to the state budget, and 70% to the repayment of loans, restoration of facilities, protection of structures and development of production.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of two points. The first point approves the results of the society’s activity and the distribution of profit. The second point obliges to pay dividends in accordance with current legislation. The order was issued on the basis of the Laws of Ukraine “On Joint Stock Companies” and “On Management of State Property Objects”, the State Dividend Policy and the Statute of PrJSC “Ukrhydroenergo”.
**Important provisions for use:**
The most important is the approval of the distribution of net profit, as this determines the amount of funds that will be directed to the state budget in the form of dividends, as well as the amount of funds that will be used for the development and restoration of “Ukrhydroenergo”. It is also important to take into account that the payment of dividends must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the legislation, which provides for compliance with established procedures and terms.
**Issue of the Annual General Meeting of the Joint-Stock Company “National Joint-Stock Company “Naftogaz of Ukraine”**
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 400-r of April 29, 2026 concerns the annual general meeting of the joint-stock company “National Joint-Stock Company “Naftogaz of Ukraine”. The document approves the results of the company’s financial and economic activities for 2025, including financial and consolidated statements, as well as reports of the independent auditor, the supervisory board and the remuneration of members of the supervisory board and the management board. The order also determines the distribution of the company’s profit, in particular, directing part of the profit to the payment of dividends to the state budget and to the implementation of statutory goals.
The structure of the order includes a stating part with references to the laws of Ukraine and the constituent documents of the company, as well as an operative part, which contains specific decisions regarding the approval of financial results, reports and profit distribution.
The most important provision of this order is the approval of the profit distribution of “Naftogaz”, in particular, determining the amount that will be directed to the payment of dividends to the state budget, as this directly affects the filling of the state treasury.
**On Amendments to the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 218 of March 12, 2026**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the previous order regarding the allocation of funds from the reserve fund of the state budget. The changes concern the expansion of the scope of state financial assistance, adding to the list of buyers of Ukrainian goods in
of production and also fuel buyers.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of one clause that amends the title and text of the order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 218 dated March 12, 2026. The changes consist of adding the words “or fuel” after the word “production”.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The most important thing is that state financial assistance can now be provided not only to buyers of Ukrainian-made goods, but also to fuel buyers. This expands the range of people who can apply for assistance from the reserve fund of the state budget.
On Approving the Reorganization of the State Enterprise “State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety”, which Belongs to the Sphere of Management of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the reorganization of the State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety. The essence of the order is that the government approves the transformation of this state enterprise into a limited liability company, where 100% of the shares in the authorized capital will belong to the state.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The order consists of one clause containing consent to the reorganization.
* The full name and code of the USREOU of the enterprise to be reorganized are indicated.
* It is indicated that the founder of the LLC will be the state (100% of shares).
**Key Provisions for Use:**
* The order is the basis for the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate to carry out legal actions to transform the state enterprise into an LLC.
* During the reorganization, it is necessary to take into account the legal succession regarding the property, rights and obligations of the State Enterprise “State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety”.
* It is necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of the legislation during the reorganization, in particular, labor legislation regarding the employees of the enterprise.
On the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of April 27, 2026 “On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)”
This Decree of the President of Ukraine puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) of April 27, 2026 regarding the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions). The decree provides for the implementation of the NSDC decision, without specifying specific persons or measures, but only referring to the annex, which contains the relevant information. Control over execution is entrusted to the Secretary of the NSDC. The decree comes into force on the day of its publication.
The structure of the Decree consists of three clauses: putting into effect the decision of the NSDC.
