Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Dear journalist, I am pleased to present you with a digest of the main changes in legislation for the previous period. I have tried to focus on the most important aspects that may be of interest to a wide audience.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The NBU has published accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used for accounting and taxation of transactions with bank metals, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at these prices.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies
The NBU has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs. These rates are used for accounting and transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine but are not a fixed exchange rate for foreign exchange transactions in the market. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Placement of Cenotaphs at the National Military Memorial Cemetery
Restrictions have been established on the placement of cenotaphs at the National Military Memorial Cemetery: no earlier than one year after the date of the first burial there. This applies to persons who defended Ukraine and were declared dead by a court.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Administrative Procedures in the Field of Ecology
Amendments have been made to the procedures for issuing permits for emissions of pollutants, qualification documents in the field of regulation of ozone-depleting substances, and maintaining the National Register of Emissions. The changes align the procedures with the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure,” in particular, regarding deadlines, notifications, and appeals of decisions.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Changing the Category of the Monument “Tomb of Rabbi Nachman”
The cultural heritage site “Notable Place ‘Tomb of Rabbi Nachman’ in Uman” has changed its category from local to national. This means that the state takes
assume greater responsibility for the preservation and protection of this object.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Licensing of Export and Import of Goods
Amendments have been made to the list of goods, the export and import of which is subject to licensing, and to the quotas for 2025. The changes concern the export of goods without the application of preferential trade with the EU, providing certain conditions for exporters regarding certificates of origin and informing the Ministry of Economy.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Digitalization of Services for War Veterans
Simplified access for war veterans and their family members to public services through digitalization. The use of the Diia Portal and the creation of the “Veteran Pro” section in the “Diia” mobile application for the provision of electronic services and information are envisaged.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Localization of Production in Public Procurement
An additional list of goods of the processing industry has been approved, to which requirements regarding the degree of localization of production are applied during public procurement. This means that when purchasing these goods, the state will give preference to those manufacturers who have a higher level of local production.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Educational Subvention
Amendments have been made to the procedure for granting educational subventions from the state budget to local budgets for the creation of a modern educational space in 2025. The maximum amounts of subventions for each region have been determined, and funds have been allocated among local budgets.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on State Guarantees for PJSC “Ukrnafta”
PJSC “Ukrnafta” is allowed to attract a loan from the EBRD in the amount of EUR 160 million under a state guarantee for the construction of a new CHP plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The terms of granting a state guarantee and ensuring the fulfillment of Ukrnafta’s obligations to the state have been determined.
### Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Assigning Ranks to Civil Servants
The second rank of civil servant has been assigned to two members of the National Commission on State Language Standards: Oksana Stepanivna Kovtunets and
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **Regarding the Accounting Price of Banking Metals**
This document is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the accounting prices for banking metals as of July 7, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it contains a table with information on the accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. For each metal, a numerical and alphabetical code, the number of troy ounces (usually 1), and the accounting price in hryvnias are indicated. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the indicated prices.
The most important provision is, in fact, the accounting prices for banking metals themselves, as they can be used for accounting, taxation, and other financial transactions related to these metals.
### **Regarding the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
This notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) contains the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – July 7, 2025. The document specifies the numerical and alphabetical codes of currencies, the number of units of currency/SDR, the name of the currency/SDR, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of them.
The structure of the notification is simple: it is a table where each currency is represented by a separate row with the corresponding data. It is important to note that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided by law.
The most important provision of this notification is that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell the specified currencies at these rates. These rates are a guideline for accounting and certain operations but are not a fixed exchange rate for currency transactions in the market.
### **Regarding Amendments to Paragraph 17 of the Procedure for Placing Cenotaphs for Persons Who Defended the Independence, Sovereignty, and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine, Among Persons Declared Dead by Court, in Cemetery Territories**
This resolution amends the procedure for placing cenotaphs in cemeteries for persons who defended Ukraine and were declared dead by court. The changes concern the placement of cenotaphs at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution makes only one change to paragraph 17 of the Procedure for Placing Cenotaphs, approved by CMU Resolution No. 1373 of November 22, 2024. The change consists of establishing a time limit for the placement of cenotaphs at the National Military Memorial
at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
**Key provisions important for use:**
Placement of cenotaphs at the National Military Memorial Cemetery is permitted no earlier than one year after the date of the first burial there. This means that families and relatives of deceased defenders of Ukraine who have been declared dead by a court will have to wait at least one year after the start of burials at this cemetery before installing cenotaphs.
On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in Connection with the Adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”
Good day! Now I will explain the main provisions of this resolution to you.
1. **Essence of the document:**
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 785 of July 2, 2025, introduces amendments to certain resolutions of the Government in connection with the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”. These changes concern the procedures for issuing permits for emissions of pollutants, qualification documents in the field of regulation of ozone-depleting substances, and maintaining the National Register of Emissions and Transfer of Pollutants.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The resolution amends three main documents:
* Procedure for carrying out works related to the issuance of permits for emissions of pollutants into the atmospheric air by stationary sources.
* Procedure for issuing a qualification document (certificate) for performing work with ozone-depleting substances.
* Procedure for maintaining the National Register of Emissions and Transfer of Pollutants.
* The main changes include:
* Alignment of procedural issues with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”, in particular, regarding deadlines, notifications, appeals against decisions.
* Replacing the term “cancellation” of the permit with “termination of validity” of the permit.
* Clarification of the procedure for leaving the application without movement and actions in case of detection of deficiencies in the submitted documents.
* Introduction of the possibility of suspending the consideration of the application in cases provided for by the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”.
* Replacing the term “cancellation” of the registration of an object in the register with “revocation”.
3. **Most important provisions for use:**
* **Compliance with the Law “On Administrative Procedure”:** All procedures must now comply with the requirements of this law, which provides for clear deadlines, appeal procedure and other guarantees for applicants.
* **Change of terminology:** Replacing the term “cancellation” with “termination of validity” and “cancellation” with “revocation” may affect understanding and application.
compliance with the norms, therefore it is important to take these changes into account.
* **Procedure for Leaving an Application Without Motion:** Attentive attitude to the requirements for submitting documents and the possibility of eliminating deficiencies within the established deadlines are important for the successful completion of the procedure.
I hope this explanation was helpful. If you have any further questions, please contact me!
On Changing the Category of Cultural Heritage Site
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine changes the category of the cultural heritage site “Distinguished Place “Tomb of Tzadik Nachman” in Uman from local to national. This means that the state assumes greater responsibility for the preservation and protection of this object.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Resolution consists of one laconic clause, which directly changes the category of the site. The document clearly indicates the name of the site, its location and protection number.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The most important thing is that the “Tomb of Tzadik Nachman” now has the status of a national monument. This entails increased requirements for its protection, restoration and use. Any actions that may affect the condition of the monument will require согласование [coordination/approval] with the central cultural heritage protection bodies.
On Amending Appendix 6 to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1481 of December 24, 2024
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 783 of July 2, 2025:
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The Resolution amends the list of goods subject to licensing for export and import, as well as quotas for 2025. The changes concern cases where goods are exported without the application of preferential trade with the EU, and provide certain conditions for exporters regarding obtaining certificates of origin and informing the Ministry of Economy.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Resolution amends Appendix 6 to the Resolution of the CMU No. 1481 of December 24, 2024. The main change concerns the addition of new paragraphs to the notes to the appendix, which regulate the procedure for exporting goods without applying preferences with the EU. In particular, the conditions under which the export licensing regime does not apply are defined, as well as the procedure in case the exporter applies for a EUR.1 certificate after the release of the goods into the customs regime of export.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* The export licensing regime does not apply if the exporter has received a non-preferential certificate of origin of the goods from Ukraine, issued toby the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
* The exporter must inform the Ministry of Economy in writing about receiving the certificate and not using the preferential trade regime with the EU member states.
* The EUR.1 certificate can be issued after the release of the goods into the export customs regime, provided that the exporter has a valid license to export this batch of goods.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of this resolution!
Some Issues of Digitalization of Services Provided to War Veterans, Affected Participants of the Revolution of Dignity, Family Members of Deceased (Dead) War Veterans, Family Members of Deceased (Dead) Defenders of Ukraine
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 779 of July 2, 2025, regarding the digitalization of services for war veterans and their family members.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution aims to simplify access to public services for war veterans, affected participants of the Revolution of Dignity, and their family members by digitalizing relevant processes. It provides for the use of the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services (“Diia Portal”) and the creation of a separate section “Veteran Pro” in the “Diia” mobile application for the provision of electronic services, obtaining information, and conducting surveys. This should facilitate the interaction of veterans with the state and accelerate the receipt of necessary services.
2. **Structure of the Law:**
The resolution consists of three main parts:
* Approval of the Procedure for using the functionalities of the Diia Portal to provide services to veterans and their family members.
* Amendments to two previous resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (No. 1137 of December 4, 2019, and No. 881 of August 2, 2024) to align them with the innovations.
* Establishment of deadlines and responsible parties for the technical implementation of the “Veteran Pro” functionality and ensuring electronic information interaction between state resources.
3. **Main Provisions of the Law:**
* **Section “Veteran Pro”:** Creation and use of a separate section in the “Diia” mobile application for veterans and their family members, where they will be able to receive services, information, and participate in surveys.
* **Electronic Identification:** Access to the “Veteran Pro” section is possible after electronic identification and authentication through the Diia Portal, including using the mobile application.
* **Information Interaction:** Ensuring electronic information interaction between the Diia Portal, the Unified State Register of War Veterans, and other state electronic resources to
of necessary data.
* **Support of Support Specialists:** Providing veterans and their family members with the opportunity to exercise their right to support, including by reviewing information about support specialists and submitting applications electronically through the Diia Portal.
This resolution is an important step towards the digitalization of services for veterans and their family members, as it simplifies access to necessary information and services, making them more convenient and efficient.
On Approval of an Additional List of Goods Belonging Exclusively to Products of the Processing Industry, to Which Requirements Regarding Their Degree of Production Localization Are Established
Good day! Now I will explain everything to you.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves an additional list of goods of the processing industry, to which requirements regarding the degree of production localization are applied during public procurement. This means that when purchasing these goods, the state will give preference to those manufacturers who have a higher level of local production.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of three clauses and an appendix.
* Clause 1 approves the list of goods itself.
* Clause 2 establishes that the degree of localization for these goods must comply with the requirements of the Law “On Public Procurement” for the relevant year. Also, purchases initiated before the entry into force of the resolution are completed according to the old rules.
* Clause 3 determines the date of entry into force of the resolution – one month after its publication.
* The appendix contains a list of goods to which localization requirements apply, such as bed linen, footwear, military uniforms, metal structures, elevators, tractors, pipes, and others.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* Customers (state institutions) must purchase goods from the list only from those manufacturers whose degree of localization meets the established requirements of the Law “On Public Procurement”.
* The list of goods subject to localization requirements is exhaustive and is contained in the appendix to the resolution.
* It is important to take into account the date of entry into force of the resolution (one month after publication) in order to correctly apply the new procurement requirements.
Some Issues of Providing Educational Subvention from the State Budget to Local Budgets in 2025 (Under the Special Fund of the State Budget) Regarding the Creation of a Modern Educational Space
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Cabinet of Ministers resolution.
Regarding educational subvention.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the procedure for providing educational subvention from the state budget to local budgets for creating a modern educational space in 2025. It defines the maximum amounts of subvention for each region and distributes funds among local budgets.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The resolution consists of three clauses and two appendices. The first clause amends Appendix 1 to the Procedure and Conditions for Granting Educational Subvention, approved by CMU Resolution No. 290 of March 14, 2025. The second clause defines the distribution of the educational subvention amount among local budgets in accordance with the appendix to the resolution. The third clause assigns the Ministry of Finance to ensure that appropriate changes are made to the state budget schedule. Appendix 1 contains the maximum amounts of educational subvention for each region, and Appendix 2 contains the distribution of the subvention amount among specific local budgets.
3. **Key Provisions:** The most important provisions are the specific amounts of subventions allocated to each region and individual local communities. This allows local governments to plan and implement measures to modernize the educational space, knowing the amount of funding available.
[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/777-2025-%D0%BF](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/777-2025-%D0%BF)
### **On attracting funds from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the implementation of the project “New Construction of a CHP Plant with a capacity of 250 MW of electrical energy in the Kamianske district of the Dnipropetrovsk region”**
Good day! I will be happy to help you understand this resolution.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine allows PJSC “Ukrnafta” to attract a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in the amount of 160 million euros under a state guarantee for the construction of a new CHP plant in the Kamianske district of the Dnipropetrovsk region. Also, the resolution defines the conditions for providing a state guarantee and ensuring the fulfillment of Ukrnafta’s obligations to the state.
2. **Structure and Key Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of three clauses.
* **Clause 1** determines the feasibility of attracting a loan from the EBRD.
* **Clause 2** establishes special conditions regarding property collateral, payment for the state guarantee, and types of property that can be pledged. In particular, it is stipulated that some provisions of the Procedure for Determining the Need for Property Collateral do not apply in this case.
* **Clause 3** obliges the Ministry of Finance to conclude an agreement with Ukrnafta on repaying the debt to the state.
* Compared to previous versions, this resolution
making changes regarding the determination of the terms for securing loan obligations, making them more flexible.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* **State Guarantee Fee:** Set at 0.5% per annum of the loan amount.
* **Types of Property for Collateral:** It is allowed to use property rights to funds, property acquired within the project, real estate, as well as oil, gas, electricity and other goods.
* **Collateral Coverage:** Depends on the type of collateral asset and ranges from 150% to 170% of the loan amount.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of this resolution!
**On присвоєння рангів державним службовцям**
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, issued on July 2, 2025, under number 642-r, concerning the assignment of ranks to civil servants.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of a preamble, which refers to Article 39 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service,” and the main part, which lists the persons who are assigned the second rank of civil servant. In this case, the second rank is assigned to two members of the National Commission on Standards of the State Language: Oksana Stepanivna Kovtunets and Olha Oleksandrivna Novikova.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
It is important that the assignment of ranks to civil servants is regulated by the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service.” This order is an act of individual action that implements the provisions of this law regarding specific individuals.
**On Dismissal of Kremin T.D. from the Position of Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters and provides for the dismissal of Taras Dmytrovych Kremin from the position of Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language. The dismissal will take place on July 8, 2025, due to the expiration of the term of appointment to the position, as provided for in paragraph 2 of part one of Article 36 of the Labor Code of Ukraine.
The structure of the order consists of the document title, date and number, heading, text of the order, and signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine. The main provision is the direct dismissal of a person from a specific position, indicating the grounds for dismissal.
The most important thing for the use of this order is a clear understanding of the date of dismissal and the basis, which is the expiration of the term of appointment to the position. This is important for personnel records and ensuring the continuity of the functions of the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language.
