Digest of Legislation
Announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The NBU has set accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium for July 10, 2025. These prices are used for internal accounting and reporting of the NBU. It is important to note that these prices are not market prices, and the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at these prices.
Announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies
The NBU has set official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs for July 10, 2025. These rates are used for reflection in accounting and NBU’s transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currencies at these rates, i.e., the official rate is used for accounting purposes.
Order of the President of Ukraine on Authorizing the Signing of Amendments to the Financial Agreement with the EIB
The President of Ukraine has authorized Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba to sign Letter of Amendment No. 7 to the Financial Agreement between Ukraine and the European Investment Bank regarding the “Emergency Credit Program for the Restoration of Ukraine.” Only Oleksiy Kuleba is authorized to sign this letter, ensuring the legal force of the document.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 809 on One-Time Financial Assistance “School Starter Pack”
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces a one-time assistance payment of UAH 5,000 to first-graders for school supplies. The assistance is provided to one of the parents into a special bank account for targeted use of funds. The application for receiving assistance is submitted through “Diia” or to the Pension Fund of Ukraine, and the funds must be used within 180 days.
Resolution on Amendments to the Procedure for Granting Compensation “eRestoration”
Amendments have been made to the “eRestoration” procedure, allowing for repeated applications for compensation in case of the impossibility of using funds on time due to objective circumstances. The issues of electronic interaction between government bodies and banks have been clarified. Liability for misuse of funds has been introduced.
Resolution on Amendments to the Procedure for Using Funds for the Ministry of Veterans Affairs
Amendments have been made to the procedure for using funds of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, expanding the list of recipients of funds and clarifying the conditions for granting budget grants. Grants can be received by organizations where veterans or members of their families are managers, with a restriction on repeated receipt of grants within three years.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Transfer of a Protective Civil Defense Structure to the Ownership of the Community
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has transferred a protective civil defense structure in the city of Ovruch to the ownership of the Ovruch City Territorial Community. Now the community bears full responsibility for the maintenance and use of this structure.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Financing the Project “Support for the Stability and Restoration of Ukrhydroenergo”
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has confirmed the compliance of the project “Support for the Stability and Restoration of Ukrhydroenergo” with the Framework Agreement with the EIB of 2005. This opens the way for receiving funding from the European Investment Bank for the restoration of hydroelectric power plant equipment.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on an Experimental Project for the Creation of a Municipal (Social) Rental Housing Fund
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is introducing an experimental project to create a municipal (social) rental housing fund for two years. Housing will be rented to internally displaced persons, victims of violence, orphans, large families, and other categories. Financing will be carried out from local budgets and through the attraction of credit funds.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding the State Agency for Reserve Management
The government has confirmed the ability of the State Agency for Reserve Management to perform its functions and powers. This means that the agency has the necessary resources and support to implement the tasks defined by law.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Operational Action Plan for the Implementation of the Communication Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the operational action plan for 2025-2026 for the implementation of the Communication Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine. The plan includes monitoring public opinion, identifying priority projects and ambassadors of barrier-free environment, as well as developing communication plans.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Signing of an Agreement between Ukraine and Switzerland on Cooperation in the Process of Reconstruction of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft agreement between Ukraine and Switzerland on cooperation in the process of reconstruction of Ukraine. The First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economy Yuliia Svyrydenko is authorized to sign this agreement.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Redistribution of State Budget Expenditures for the Office of the Apparatus of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has redistributed the state budget expenditures for the Office of the Apparatus of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for 2025. Funding for legislative activity has been reduced, and expenditures for maintenance, material and technical support, as well as development expenditures have been increased.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Forming a Personnel Reserve of Employees for Work in Educational Institutions in De-Occupied Territories
Amendments have been made to the Procedure for Forming a Personnel Reserve of Employees for Work in Educational Institutions in De-Occupied Territories of Ukraine. Pedagogical employees who worked in areas of hostilities or are temporarily occupied may receive an average salary if they are enrolled in the reserve and must be employed in de-occupied territories.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on a Pilot Project on Entering Information on Land Plots into the State Land Cadastre by Certified Land Management Engineers
A pilot project has been introduced that allows certified land management engineers to enter data on land plots into the State Land Cadastre until the end of 2026. The project is intended to simplify the data entry process, provided that the criteria are met during martial law.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on Amendments to the Order on Ensuring General Secondary Education in the Conditions of Martial Law
Amendments have been made to the order on ensuring general secondary education in the conditions of martial law. The adjustments concern the names of regulatory legal acts and the exclusion of one of the points of the previous order.
Order of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine on Technical Amendments to the Order on the Procedure for Interaction with the Central Executive Authorities
Technical amendments have been made to the order on amendments to the Procedure for Interaction of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine with the Central Executive Authorities. The changes are aimed at clarifying job titles and correcting grammatical errors.
Decision of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) on Amendments to Previous Decisions
The NSSMC has made amendments to decisions No. 879 and No. 880 in order to bring them into compliance with current legislation. The changes relate to references to legislative acts, the date of entry into force, and the terms for performing actions related to martial law.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on Amendments to Regulatory Legal Acts on Obtaining Education in the Conditions of Martial Law
Amendments have been made to regulatory legal acts governing the obtaining of education in the conditions of martial law. Requirements for the occupancy of distance learning classes have been reduced, opportunities for students abroad have been expanded, and a procedure for suspending the activities of institutions that do not meet the requirements has been established.
Order of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine on Renaming the Ministry and Clarifying Procedures for Interaction with the Central Executive Authorities
Amendments have been made to the Procedure for Interaction of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine with central executive bodies. The changes relate to the renaming of the ministry and clarification of procedural issues of interaction, in particular, planning and reporting.
Act on the Procedure for the Operation of Commissions Regarding the Serving of Sentences by Convicts
The procedure for the operation of the central and interregional commissions that decide on the institution in which convicts sentenced to imprisonment, restriction of liberty will serve their sentences, and also regulates their transfer between institutions has been determined.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Determining the Type of Penal Institution
Amendments have been made to the procedure for determining the type of penal institution for convicts, and the procedures for directing and transferring convicts are regulated. Also, the regulations on the central and interregional commissions that deal with these issues have been updated.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on Declaring a Subparagraph of a Previous Order Invalid
Subparagraph 8 of paragraph 1 of order No. 775, which concerns the approval of forms of documents for the training of specialists in higher (professional pre-higher) education institutions, has been declared invalid. Also, the order contains technical amendments, such as replacing words in form No. N-1.01.3.1.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on Amendments to Forms of Documents in the Field of Education
Amendments have been made to the forms of documents used in the field of education. Some forms are approved in a new edition, and one form is declared invalid. The updated forms will begin to be used from the 2025/2026 academic year.
Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on the Procedure for Examining Persons Liable for Military Service, Reservists and Military Personnel for Intoxication
The procedure for conducting an examination of persons liable for military service, reservists and military personnel for alcohol, drug or other intoxication has been determined. The procedure for using special technical equipment and tests, as well as the rules for documenting the results of such an examination, have been established.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the accounting price of banking metals
This announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes the accounting prices for banking metals for a specific date – July 10, 2025. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at these prices.
The structure of the announcement 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.
The most important thing to understand is that these prices are indicative and used for internal accounting and reporting. They are not market prices at which these metals can be bought or sold at the NBU.
On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishing the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – July 10, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of currencies, each identified by a numerical and alphabetical code, indicating the number of currency units and the corresponding official exchange rate of the hryvnia. It is important to note that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law.
The key provision is that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at these rates. This means that the official rate is used for accounting purposes but does not guarantee the possibility of exchanging currency at this rate in the foreign exchange market.
On authorizing O. Kuleba to sign Letter of Amendment No. 7 to the Financial Agreement between Ukraine and the European Investment Bank (Project “Emergency Credit Program for the Restoration of Ukraine”)
This order of the President of Ukraine authorizes a specific person, namely Oleksiy Kuleba, the Vice Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine – Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, to sign Letter of Amendment No. 7 to the Financial Agreement between Ukraine and the European Investment Bank. The agreement concerns the “Emergency Credit Program for the Restoration of Ukraine”.
The structure of the order is simple.
it consists of one item that clearly defines the authorized person and the document they are authorized to sign. The order does not contain any additional provisions or conditions.
The most important provision of this order is precisely the authorization of a specific person to sign an important financial document. This means that only Oleksiy Kuleba has the right to sign this letter of amendment, which ensures the legal force and legitimacy of the signed document.
Some Issues of Providing a One-Time Financial Assistance to First-Grade Students “School Package”
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1. **Essence of the Law:**
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 809 of July 7, 2025, introduces the payment of a one-time financial assistance in the amount of 5,000 hryvnias to first-grade students under the name “School Package.” These funds are intended for the purchase of school supplies, children’s clothing, and footwear. Assistance is provided to one of the parents or legal representatives of the child through a special account in the bank. The purpose of this initiative is to support families in preparing children for school.
2. **Structure of the Law:**
The resolution consists of several parts:
* The main part, which defines the introduction of assistance, its amount, and sources of funding.
* The procedure for providing one-time financial assistance, which describes in detail the mechanism for receiving funds, requirements for recipients, procedures for verifying data, and using funds.
* Amendments to the Procedure for using funds provided in the state budget to ensure the social protection of children and families, which defines the role of the Pension Fund of Ukraine as a lower-level manager of funds.
3. **Main Provisions:**
* **Payment of Assistance:** Assistance is provided in non-cash form to a special account opened in an authorized bank.
* **Targeted Use:** Funds can only be used for the purchase of school supplies, children’s clothing, and footwear in certain categories of sellers.
* **Application Submission:** An application for assistance is submitted through the “Diia” mobile application or in paper form to the service center of the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
* **Data Verification:** The Pension Fund of Ukraine verifies the data of recipients, including through the verification system of the Ministry of Finance.
* **Timeframe for Using Funds:** Funds must be used within 180 calendar days from the date they are credited to the special account.
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### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Granting Compensation for the Restoration of Certain Categories of Real Estate Damaged as a Result of Hostilities, Terrorist Acts, Sabotage Caused by the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation, Using the Electronic Public Service “eRestoration”**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the changes to the Procedure for Granting “eRestoration” compensation.
1. **Essence of the changes:** The resolution amends the procedure for granting compensation under the “eRestoration” program, in particular, allows for re-application for compensation if the funds were not used on time due to objective circumstances, such as military service or a negative security situation. Also, clarifies the issues of electronic interaction between authorities and banks, as well as liability for misuse of funds.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* Paragraph 17-2 has been added, which allows for re-application for compensation in case of impossibility to use the funds within the specified period due to objective circumstances (military service, hostilities).
* The name of the agreement between the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development and Oshchadbank has been clarified (paragraph 18).
* Provisions on electronic information interaction through the “Trembita” system and other systems have been added (paragraph 19).
* Liability for misuse of compensation funds has been introduced (paragraph 28-1).
* The methods of bringing recommendations to the authorized bodies have been clarified (paragraph 29).
3. **Most important provisions:**
* The possibility of re-application for compensation is important for those who could not use the funds on time due to hostilities or service in the army.
* Establishing liability for misuse of funds should ensure more efficient use of budget funds.
* Clarification of electronic interaction mechanisms should simplify and speed up the process of obtaining compensation.
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### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Using Funds Provided in the State Budget to Ensure the Activities of Enterprises, Institutions and Organizations of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs**
Of course, here is a brief description of the changes to the Procedure for Using Funds for the Ministry of Veterans Affairs:
1. **Essence of the changes:** This resolution amends the procedure for using budget funds allocated to ensure the activities of enterprises, institutions and organizations belonging to
under the management of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. The changes concern the expansion of the list of recipients of funds and clarification of the terms of granting budget grants.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Expanded list of recipients of funds:** The Scientific-Educational Expert Center “Borodyanka” has been added to the list of institutions that can receive funds for the area of socio-psychological rehabilitation.
* **Clarified requirements for grant recipients:** A provision has been added that grants can be received by organizations where veterans or members of their families are managers or members of the collegiate executive body. Restrictions have also been established on repeated receipt of grants within three years after the completion of the previous project, except in cases of participation in the competition in another area.
* **Clarified conditions for granting budget grants:** A budget grant may be provided to a veteran, his/her wife (husband), or a legal entity, one of the founders (participants, owners, shareholders) of which are the specified persons.
3. **Most Important Provisions for Use:**
* **Expanding opportunities for veterans and their families:** The changes allow veterans and their families to take a more active part in the use of budget funds through the management of organizations or the establishment of legal entities that can receive grants.
* **Restrictions on repeated receipt of grants:** It is worth paying attention to the three-year waiting period for repeated receipt of a grant in the same area in order to properly plan projects and funding.
* **Possibility of obtaining a grant through a legal entity:** A grant may be provided to a legal entity if a veteran or a member of his/her family is one of the founders, which expands the possibilities for project implementation.
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**On the Transfer of a Protective Structure of Civil Defense to the Ownership of the Ovruch City Territorial Community of the Korosten District of the Zhytomyr Region**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine provides for the transfer of a protective structure of civil defense, namely object No. 22989, located in the city of Ovruch, Zhytomyr region, to the ownership of the Ovruch city territorial community. In fact, the government transfers the ownership of this object to the local community.
The order consists of one clause, which clearly defines the object of transfer (protective structure at a specific address and with the corresponding registration number) and the new owner – the Ovruch city territorial community.
The most important provision of this order is the very fact of the transfer of ownership. This means that the Ovruch City Territorial Community is now fully responsible for the maintenance, servicing and use of this protective structure in accordance with its intended purpose.
On Approval of the Draft Letter from the Government of Ukraine to the European Investment Bank Regarding the Project “Support for Ukrhydroenergo’s Stability and Recovery (Equipment Rehabilitation for Enhancing Operational Sustainability and Reliability of Hydropower Plants)”
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the financing of the project “Support for Ukrhydroenergo’s Stability and Recovery” by the European Investment Bank. It confirms that this project falls under the Framework Agreement between Ukraine and the EIB of 2005.
The structure of the order consists of two points: approval of the draft letter to the EIB and authorization of the Minister of Finance to sign this letter.
The most important provision is the confirmation of the project’s compliance with the Framework Agreement, which opens the way for obtaining funding from the European Investment Bank for the rehabilitation of hydropower plant equipment.
On the Implementation of a Pilot Project for the Creation of a Municipal (Social) Rental Housing Fund and its Provision for Rent
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1. **Essence of the law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces a pilot project for the creation of a municipal (social) rental housing fund and its provision for rent. The project will last for two years and aims to provide housing for certain categories of citizens who need support. The project will be financed from local budgets, as well as through the attraction of credit, grant funds and international technical assistance.
2. **Structure of the law:** The resolution consists of several parts. The first part contains general provisions on the implementation of the pilot project. The second part approves the Procedure for the implementation of the pilot project, which details the mechanism for creating a housing fund and providing it for rent. Also, the resolution defines the sources of funding for the project and establishes which regulations are not applied during its implementation. Compared to previous versions, this act is new and has no predecessors, as it introduces a pilot project.
