Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Digest of Amendments to Ukrainian Legislation
National Bank of Ukraine Notice on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine has published accounting prices for bank metals: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Prices are indicated in hryvnias per troy ounce of each metal. It is worth noting that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices, and these accounting prices are indicative and not binding for the purchase and sale of bank metals by the National Bank of Ukraine.
National Bank of Ukraine Notice on Establishing 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 special drawing rights (SDR) for a specific date. These rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases provided for by law. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding a Simplified Procedure for Acquiring Citizenship
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the list of states whose citizens may acquire Ukrainian citizenship under a simplified procedure. The list of countries whose citizens are entitled to a simplified procedure for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship has been updated. The new list contains 34 countries, mostly European countries, as well as Canada and the United States of America. For an accurate determination of the conditions of the simplified procedure, it is necessary to refer to the Law of Ukraine “On Citizenship of Ukraine” and other regulatory legal acts governing this issue.
Order of the Cabinet of MiDecree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Redistribution of Expenditures of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has redistributed the state budget expenditures allocated to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs for 2026. Funds are redirected from the support program for veteran support specialists to programs supporting veterans and ensuring the operation of enterprises, institutions, and organizations of the Ministry. The Ministry of Finance is to make relevant changes to the state budget schedule.
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Determining the Minimum Tuition Fee
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has changed the mechanism for calculating the minimum tuition fee in higher education institutions. In particular, the approach to determining the costs considered when calculating the indicative cost of education has been changed. Previously, actual costs for the previous year were considered, now – costs within budget allocations for the current budget period. Information on the cost of education under state order is now published by the Ministry of Education and Science.
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Redistribution of Funds of the Ministry of Education and Science
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has redistributed funds within the Ministry of Education and Science for 2026. Expenditures on educational subventions to local budgets are reduced, and expenditures on nationwide measures in the field of education are increased. The use of the balance of funds from the special fund of the state budget for measures in education is also determined, in particular, funds are redistributed for the purchase of assistive technologies.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Plan for the Introduction and Ensuring of Measures of the Legal Regime of Martial Law
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the action plan
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as of May 12, 2026. The document specifies the numerical and alphabetical code for each metal, the number of troy ounces, and the corresponding accounting price in hryvnias. It is important to note that the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.
The structure of the notification is simple: a table listing the banking metals and their accounting prices. The main provisions include fixing the value of gold (XAU), silver (XAG), platinum (XPT), and palladium (XPD) in hryvnias per troy ounce. Since this is only an informational message about accounting prices, comparisons with previous versions are not relevant.
The most important thing to understand is that these accounting prices are indicative and not binding for the purchase or sale of banking metals by the National Bank of Ukraine.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDRs) for a specific date – May 12, 2026.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their numerical and alphabetical codes, the number of units of currency/SDRs, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to them. It is important to note that these rates are used for display in accounting, for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law.
The most important provision is that the NBU sets these rates for specific purposes but does not undertake to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates. This means that the official rate may differ from the market rate at which currency can be bought or sold in banks or exchange offices.
### **On amending the list of states whose citizens (subjects) acquire Ukrainian citizenship under a simplified procedure**
Good day! I am happy to help you understand this resolution.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the list of states whose citizens (subjects) acquire Ukrainian citizenship under a simplified procedure.
to acquire Ukrainian citizenship under a simplified procedure. In effect, it updates the list of countries whose citizens are eligible for a simplified procedure for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship.
2. **Structure and Content:**
* The resolution consists of two parts: the direct decision to amend and the list of countries approved by this decision.
* It amends the previous list of countries, approved by CMU Resolution No. 1412 of November 5, 2025, by presenting it in a new edition.
* The new list includes 34 countries, predominantly European countries, as well as Canada and the United States of America.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* The most important is the list of countries itself. If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you may be eligible for a simplified procedure for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship.
* To accurately determine the conditions of the simplified procedure, it is necessary to refer to the Law of Ukraine “On Citizenship of Ukraine” and other regulatory legal acts governing this issue.
* It is worth considering that the list may change, so always check the relevance of the information on official resources.
**On the Redistribution of Certain State Budget Expenditures Provided to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs for 2026**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the provided Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the Order:**
The order provides for the redistribution of state budget expenditures allocated to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs for 2026. Funds are redirected from the support program for veteran support specialists to programs supporting veterans and ensuring the activities of enterprises, institutions, and organizations of the Ministry.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of three points. The first point defines the redistribution of funds between budget programs, namely: reducing funding for subsidies to local budgets for the support of veteran support specialists, increasing funding for measures to support veterans and their families, and increasing funding for the activities of enterprises, institutions, and organizations of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. The second point assigns the Ministry of Finance the obligation to amend the state budget schedule. The third point provides for information interaction between the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the Ministry of Finance for the verification of recipients of budget grants.
3. **Important Provisions for Use:**
The most important for use is point 1, which defines the specific amounts of redistribution between different budget programs. Also important is point 3, which establishes requirements for information exchange between Ministries for the verification of budget grant recipients, which should ensure transparency and efficiency of the use of funds.
**On Amendments to the Procedure for Determining the Minimum Tuition Fee for Higher Education Based on Indicative Cost**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the changes to the Procedure for Determining the Minimum Tuition Fee:
1. **Essence of Changes:** The resolution introduces changes to the mechanism for calculating the minimum tuition fee in higher education institutions, in particular, the formulas for calculating the indicative cost of education and the data sources for these calculations are changed.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The approach to determining the costs taken into account when calculating the indicative cost has been replaced. Previously, actual (cash) expenditures for the previous year were taken into account, now – expenditures within the budget allocations for the current budget period.
* The formulas for calculating the indicative cost for institutions that receive budget allocations for the training of higher education applicants under state order have been detailed. The amounts of budget allocations, reserves and regional support are taken into account.
* Changes have been made to the formula for calculating the indicative cost for institutions that do not determine it according to the previous formula. The annual amount of employee salaries and expenses for utilities and energy are taken into account.
* It is clarified that information on the cost of education under the state order is published by the MES.
3. **Most Important Provisions for Use:**
* The approach to determining costs, which affects the calculation of the minimum tuition fee, has been changed.
* The formulas for calculating the indicative cost for different categories of higher education institutions have been clarified.
* Information on the cost of education under the state order is now published by the MES, which ensures transparency and accessibility of information.
**On the Redistribution of Certain State Budget Expenditures Provided to the Ministry of Education and Science for 2026, and Amendments to the Procedure for
### **Use of funds provided in the state budget for the implementation of nationwide measures in the field of education**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 588 of May 6, 2026.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution reallocates funds within the Ministry of Education and Science for 2026. In particular, expenditures on educational subventions to local budgets are reduced, and expenditures on nationwide measures in the field of education are increased. It also determines the use of the balance of funds from the special fund of the state budget for measures in education.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution reallocates expenditures between different programs of the Ministry of Education and Science.
* Amendments are made to the Procedure for using funds provided in the state budget for the implementation of nationwide measures in the field of education, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 131 of February 19, 2020.
* The changes concern the directions of use of funds, in particular, the purchase of assistive technologies and the implementation of an experimental project on the training of students of the preparatory department “Open Path to Higher Education” have been added.
* It is clarified that the expertise and granting of endorsements concern not only educational literature but also educational programs for applicants of complete general secondary and higher education.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* Funds are reallocated for the purchase of assistive technologies, in particular, portable computers with software for inclusive resource centers.
* The balance of funds from the special fund will be used to implement the experimental project “Open Path to Higher Education.”
* Terminology regarding students is clarified instead of pupils.
### **On Amendments to the Plan for the Introduction and Implementation of Measures for the Implementation of the Legal Regime of Martial Law in Ukraine**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the changes to the plan for the introduction and implementation of measures of the legal regime of martial law in Ukraine.
1. **Essence of the Amendments:** The order amends the martial law action plan, reallocating responsibility between different government bodies. In particular, the names of some bodies are changed, and the responsibilities for coordinating certain measures are transferred to other structures.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The law amends the annex to the order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 24 l
of 2022 No. 181.
* Responsibility for certain measures previously assigned to the Ministry of Infrastructure is transferred to the Ministry of Community and Territories Development.
* Certain measures related to the search and repatriation of the bodies of the deceased are now coordinated by the Ministry of Defense.
* Amendments are made to the list of bodies involved in the implementation of certain measures.
3. **Most Important Provisions:**
* The change of the responsible body from the Ministry of Infrastructure to the Ministry of Community and Territories Development may affect the coordination and effectiveness of certain measures during martial law.
* The transfer of functions for the search and repatriation of the bodies of the deceased to the Ministry of Defense may change the approach to this process.
* It is important to pay attention to the changes in the list of bodies involved in the implementation of measures, as this may affect their participation and responsibility.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of the changes!
Certain Issues of Crossing the State Border by Citizens of Ukraine
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the crossing of the state border by citizens of Ukraine.
1. **Essence of the Law:** The resolution amends the Rules for Crossing the State Border, clarifying the list of persons subject to restrictions on traveling abroad, especially regarding women holding certain public positions. In fact, it expands the list of positions that fall under the exceptions to travel restrictions for women.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution amends paragraph 2-14 of the Rules for Crossing the State Border by Citizens of Ukraine, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 57 of January 27, 1995.
* The amendments concern the first paragraph of this clause, where the list of persons not subject to restrictions on traveling abroad has been expanded, in particular, “First Deputy” of the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine has been added.
* The list of positions to which restrictions on traveling abroad for women do not apply is detailed.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* Heads of government bodies and enterprises need to update and submit lists of persons subject to these rules to the Administration of the State Border Guard Service.
* It is important to take into account the expanded list of positions that are now covered by exceptions regarding restrictions on traveling abroad for women in order to avoid misunderstandings when crossing the border.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of this resolution!
