Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Resolutions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
- On the Formation of the Composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine: This resolution appoints the new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, including ministers and vice prime ministers, and defines their areas of responsibility. The dismissal of the previous government occurs from the moment the new Cabinet of Ministers begins its work. The resolution is the basis for the legitimate functioning of the new government.
- On the Appointment of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine: Denys Anatoliyovych Shmyhal has been appointed as the Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
- On the Appointment of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: Andriy Ivanovych Sybiha has been appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
- On the Appointment of the Prime Minister of Ukraine: Yulia Anatoliivna Svyrydenko has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
- On Accepting the Resignation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine: The resignation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Anatoliyovych Shmyhal, has been accepted, initiating the procedure for forming a new government.
Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
- On Amendments to Resolution of the CMU No. 537 of May 7, 2022: Amendments have been made to the rules for importing cargo with productive animals and reproductive material during martial law. Importation is allowed from facilities that do not comply with the legislation of Ukraine, provided that they have complied for the last two years. The conditions for the transit of animals through third countries have been clarified.
- On Reimbursement of Expenses for Business Trips to Servicemen of the State Security Administration: The list of expenses that can be reimbursed to servicemen of the State Security Administration (SSA) who ensure the security of protected persons has been expanded. The amount of per diem and accommodation expenses has been doubled. Necessary supporting documents for reimbursement.
- On Registration of Vehicles Recovered under Sanctions: Changes allow registration actions to be carried out with vehicles confiscated by the state on the basis of court decisions on the application of sanctions, regardless of the existence of encumbrances or arrests. The consent of the encumbrancer is not required for the re-registration of such vehicles. This simplifies the process of transferring such vehicles to state ownership.
- On the Distribution and Redistribution of the Educational Subvention for 2025: Defines the mechanism for distributing and redistributing the educational subvention between local budgets in 2025. The volumes of subventions for various local budgets for the period from September to December 2025 have been established, and amendments have been made to previous regulatory acts. Measures are being determined to verify data on students.
- On the Distribution of Subvention for the Modernization of Dining Rooms in Educational Institutions: Defines the distribution of subvention from the state budget to local budgets for the purchase of equipment, creation and modernization of dining rooms (food blocks) in educational institutions, including military lyceums. Specific amounts of funds have been allocated to each local budget. Funds must be taken into account when planning and implementing relevant measures in the field of education.
- On the Distribution of Subvention for Veteran Support: Defines the distribution of subvention from the state budget to local budgets to support the activities of specialists in accompanying war veterans and demobilized persons, as well as to provide financial support to communal enterprises where they work. Regional and Kyiv city administrations must distribute funds between local budgets within 14 days, taking into account the specified criteria.
- On the Reservation of Persons Liable for Military Service: Amendments have been made to the procedure for determining enterprises, institutions and organizations that are critical to the economy and livelihoods of the population. The powers between central and regional authorities in determining such enterprises have been differentiated. Enterprises should apply to the appropriate body depending on their industry and form of ownership.
Orders of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
- On the Sale of the State Share of Motordetal-Konotop LLC: The conditions and starting price for the sale of 100% of the state share in the authorized capital of Motordetal-Konotop LLC through an electronic auction have been determined. Funds from the sale are directed to the fund for the liquidation of the consequences of armed aggression. The buyer is obliged to preserve the company’s activities, repay debts, and provide social guarantees to employees for five years.
- On Changes in the Personal Composition of the Scientific Council of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine: Changes have been made to the personal composition of the Scientific Council of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, replacing some members of the council with others. This must be taken into account when preparing documents for the fund in order to correctly address appeals and take into account possible changes in expert assessments.
- On the Reorganization of the Donetsk State Enterprise of Assay Control: The Donetsk State Enterprise of Assay Control has been reorganized by joining the Dnipropetrovsk State Enterprise of Assay Control.
- On the Transfer of Immovable Property to the Ownership of the Pishchanska Village Territorial Community: Immovable property has been transferred to the ownership of the Pishchanska Village Territorial Community, which is the basis for оформлення права власності [registration of ownership rights].
- On the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Prize for Special Achievements of Youth: The laureates of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Prize for Special Achievements of Youth in the Development of Ukraine for 2024 in various fields have been determined.
Court Decisions
- Separate Opinion of Judges of the Supreme Court Regarding the Prohibition of the Activities of the “Nash Krai” Political Party: The judges disagreed with the decision of the majority of the panel, believing that the party’s activities posed a threat to national security due to the connections of individual members with Russia.
- Decision of the Supreme Court Regarding the Prohibition of the Activities of the “Nash Krai” Political Party: The Supreme Court overturned the decision of the court of first instance to ban the party, finding insufficient evidence that its activities were aimed at liquidating the independence of Ukraine, changing the constitutional order by violent means, violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state.
Orders of Ministries
- On Amendments to the Procedure for Admission to Study for Higher Education in 2025: Amendments have been made to the admission procedure regarding the numbering of clauses, replacement of words, exclusion of paragraphs, and clarification of the names of specialties.
- On Amendments to the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science: This order makes technical corrections to the already amended admission procedure; it is important to pay attention to changes that relate to specific specialties or admission conditions.
- On Amendments to the Instruction on the Organization of Provision, Accounting and Operation of Armament in the State Criminal Executive Service: The definition of the person responsible for armament, procedures for accounting and transferring armament, and the frequency of inspections of the state of armament have been changed.
- On Correcting Technical Errors in Regulatory Legal Acts of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine: Inaccuracies in the names of ministries, references, and individual words in the text of the previous order have been corrected.
- On the Formation of a Unified File of Administrative Documents During Business Inspections: The requirements for оформлення документів [document оформлення] formed during the implementation of state supervision (control) measures are clarified.
- On Postponing the Date of Entry into Force of the Procedure for Video Recording the Process of Inspecting Vehicles: The date of entry into force of the Procedure for Video Recording has been postponed to July 1, 2025.
- On Changing the Name of the Ministry of Community, Territorial and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine: Internal documents have been brought into line with the current name of the ministry – “Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine”.
- On Amendments to the Procedure for the Formation of a Unified File: It is allowed to keep the file not only in paper, but also in electronic form, and the requirements for the formation and storage of this file have been clarified.
- On Amendments to the Procedure for Sending Children for Recuperation and Recreation to “Artek”: The categories of children who are entitled to such support have been clarified, the procedure for submitting documents and distributing vouchers has been simplified.
- On Approval of the Regulations on Peer Groups for Healthcare Workers: Defines how these groups are created and function, as well as how activities are organized within them to improve the professional competence of medical professionals.
- On Approval of the Code of Professional Ethics of the Appraiser: The Code establishes the basic principles and ethical rules of conduct for appraisers in Ukraine.
- On Amendments to the Requirements for the Safety and Quality of Baby Food: The requirements have been harmonized with the EU and transition periods have been established for the production and circulation of baby food that meets the old requirements.
Resolutions of the National Bank of Ukraine
- On the Organization and Ensuring the Protection of Critical Infrastructure Facilities in the Financial Sector: Establishes the procedure for organizing and ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure facilities in the financial sector of Ukraine, and also amends the Regulation on the Organization of Cyber Protection in the Banking System of Ukraine.
International Agreements
- Loan Agreement with the IBRD for the Project “Building Sustainable Infrastructure in Vulnerable Environments in Ukraine”: Ukraine receives a loan of US$212 million to increase the sustainability of the national road network.
- Grant Agreement with the IBRD and IDA for the Project “Building Sustainable Infrastructure in Vulnerable Environments in Ukraine”: Ukraine receives a grant of US$10 million to increase the sustainability of the national road network. The funds must be used exclusively for the specified project.
- Financing Agreement with the IDA for the Project “Building Sustainable Infrastructure in Vulnerable Environments in Ukraine”: Ukraine receives a credit of US$209.75 million to increase the sustainability of the national road network. The use of credit funds is limited to specific project goals.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the Formation of the Composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and Dismissal of Members of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Who Are in Resignation**
Good day! Now I will explain everything to you.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the formation of a new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. It contains decisions on the appointment of new members of the government to various ministerial positions, as well as the dismissal of the previous composition of the Cabinet of Ministers, which was in resignation.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of three points.
* The first point contains a list of persons appointed to the positions of ministers and vice prime ministers, indicating their specific areas of responsibility.
* The second point contains a list of persons dismissed from their positions in connection with the formation of a new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers.
* The third point determines the date of entry into force of the resolution, and also clarifies that the point on dismissal comes into force from the moment the new Cabinet of Ministers begins its work.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* The resolution clearly defines who exactly are the members of the new Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and what positions they hold.
* It is important to take into account that the dismissal of the previous composition of the government does not take place immediately from the moment of the adoption of the resolution, but from the moment the newly formed Cabinet of Ministers begins its work.
* This resolution is the basis for the legitimate functioning of the new government and the exercise of its powers.
### **On the Appointment of Shmyhal D.A. as Minister of Defense of Ukraine**
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the appointment of a specific person to the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of a preamble, which contains a reference to the clause of the Constitution of Ukraine that grants the Verkhovna Rada the authority to appoint ministers, and one clause by which Denys Anatoliyovych Shmyhal is appointed to the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
**Main Provisions:**
The only important provision is the appointment of Denys Anatoliyovych Shmyhal to the position of Minister of Defense of Ukraine. **IMPORTANT**
### **On the Appointment of Sybiha A.I. as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine**
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the appointment of Andriy Ivanovych Sybiha to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The decision was made on the basis of the constitutional powers of the Verkhovna Rada.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
**Regarding the appointment of Sybiha A.I. as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine**
The resolution consists of a preamble, which contains a reference to the clause of the Constitution that authorizes the Verkhovna Rada to appoint ministers, and one clause, which directly appoints Sybiha A.I. as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
**Key provisions for use:**
This resolution is the legal basis for Andriy Ivanovych Sybiha to assume the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and exercise the powers defined by law for this position.
**Regarding the appointment of Svyrydenko Yu.A. as the Prime Minister of Ukraine**
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is a legal act that formally approves the appointment of Yuliia Anatoliivna Svyrydenko as the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
The structure of the resolution is very simple: it consists of a preamble referring to the relevant articles of the Constitution of Ukraine, and one clause that directly makes the appointment. Compared to previous resolutions on the appointment of prime ministers, this resolution has no significant differences in form or content.
The most important provision of this resolution is the appointment of a person to the position of Prime Minister, as this determines who will head the government and exercise executive power in the country.
**Regarding the accounting price of banking metals**
This communication from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes the accounting prices for banking metals for July 17, 2025. It determines the value of one troy ounce of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in hryvnias. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.
The structure of the message is simple: it contains a table with codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of troy ounces, the name of the banking metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias.
Key provisions to consider:
* Accounting prices are set by the NBU for a specific day.
* Prices are given per troy ounce of each metal.
* The NBU is not obliged to carry out purchase and sale transactions at these prices.
**Regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official communication from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – July 17, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table that contains a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their numeric and alphabetic codes, the number of units
of currencies/SDR and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to them. It is important to note that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the SCSA, and in other cases defined by the legislation of Ukraine. The NBU does not undertake to buy or sell currency at these rates.
The most important provision of this document is the fixing of official exchange rates for a specific date. This information is critical for accounting, financial reporting, and other operations where it is necessary to use the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to foreign currencies.
On the Resignation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine Shmyhal D.A.
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine records the acceptance of the resignation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Anatoliyovych Shmyhal. The decision was made on the basis of the Constitution of Ukraine, in particular, paragraph 12 of part one of Article 85 and part two of Article 115.
The structure of the resolution is simple: it consists of a preamble, which refers to the relevant articles of the Constitution, and a single clause stating the acceptance of the Prime Minister’s resignation.
The main provision of the resolution is the very fact of accepting the Prime Minister’s resignation, which initiates the procedure for forming a new government or appointing an acting Prime Minister.
On Amending Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 537 of May 7, 2022
Good afternoon! I will explain everything to you now.
1. **Essence of the law:** This resolution amends the existing resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which regulates state control over food products, feed, animal health, and veterinary-sanitary control during martial law. The changes concern the rules for importing goods with productive animals and reproductive material into the customs territory of Ukraine.
2. **Structure and main provisions:** The resolution only amends one clause (clause 3) of the main resolution No. 537 of May 7, 2022. Amended clause 3 establishes the specifics of importing goods with productive animals and reproductive material from them during martial law. In particular, it allows import from facilities that do not comply with the legislation of Ukraine, under certain conditions, and also defines the conditions for the transit of such goods through third countries.
3. **Most important provisions:** The most important are the provisions that allow the import of goods with animals from facilities that do not comply with Ukrainian legislation, provided that they come from countries whose facilities have been recognized as compliant in the last two years. Also important
aims to clarify the conditions for the transit of animals through third countries, which helps to avoid risks associated with animal diseases.
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 98 of February 2, 2011
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the changes to the travel allowance resolution.
1. **Essence of the Changes:** The resolution amends the procedure for reimbursement of travel expenses for servicemen of the State Security Administration (SSA) who ensure the security of protected persons. The list of expenses that can be reimbursed has been expanded, and the amount of daily allowance and accommodation expenses for such business trips has been increased.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* New paragraphs have been added to point 7, which define additional expenses reimbursed to SSA servicemen (rental of premises, payment for telecommunications, transportation services, insurance, services for service dogs, purchase of additional tickets for technical equipment, security expenses).
* Point 4 has been added to the notes of Annex 1, which establishes a coefficient of 2 for calculating daily allowances and accommodation expenses for SSA servicemen who ensure the security of protected persons, taking into account restrictions on maximum amounts.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* SSA servicemen on business trips related to ensuring the security of protected persons are entitled to reimbursement of a wide range of expenses necessary for the performance of their duties.
* The amount of daily allowance and accommodation expenses for such business trips has been doubled to ensure adequate conditions for the performance of security tasks.
* To receive reimbursement, it is necessary to have supporting documents certifying the expenses incurred.
On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on State and Departmental Registration of Vehicles
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the registration of vehicles.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution introduces amendments to the procedures for state and departmental registration of vehicles, including cars, tractors, and other equipment. The main goal of the changes is to regulate the procedure for registering vehicles that have been confiscated by the state based on court decisions on the application of sanctions. The changes allow registration actions with such vehicles regardless of the existence of encumbrances or arrests.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution
to amend three main documents:
* The Procedure for State Registration (Reregistration) of Vehicles, approved by постановa of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1388 dated September 7, 1998.
* The Procedure for Departmental Registration and Deregistration of Tractors, approved by постановa of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 694 dated July 8, 2009.
* The Procedure for Implementing Departmental Registration of Large-Capacity and Other Technological Vehicles, approved by постановa of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 557 dated May 9, 2025.
The main changes concern the possibility of registering vehicles recovered to state revenue by a court decision on the application of sanctions, despite existing encumbrances, arrests, or information about the owner in the Unified Register of Debtors. It is also stipulated that the consent of the encumbrancer (pledge holder) is not required for the reregistration of such vehicles.
4. **Most Important Provisions:**
The most important provision is the one that allows registration actions to be carried out with vehicles confiscated based on court decisions on sanctions, even if they are subject to encumbrances or arrests. This simplifies the process of transferring such vehicles to state ownership and their subsequent use or sale.
I hope this helps you in your work!
Some Issues of Distribution and Redistribution of Educational Subvention for 2025
Good afternoon! Here is a brief overview of постановa of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 819 dated July 14, 2025, regarding the distribution and redistribution of educational subvention for 2025.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
This постановa defines the mechanism for the distribution and redistribution of educational subvention from the state budget to local budgets in 2025. It establishes specific amounts of subventions for various local budgets for the period from September to December 2025 and also amends previous regulations governing the provision of educational subvention. In addition, measures are defined for verifying data on students to ensure the targeted use of funds.
2. **Structure of the Law:**
The постановa consists of six points and two appendices. The first appendix contains the redistribution of educational subvention between local budgets for 2025. The second appendix defines the distribution of educational subvention from the state budget to local budgets for September-December 2025. Also, the постановa amends previous постановas of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 6 dated January 14, 2015, and No. 1088 dated December 27, 2017, which concern the procedure for granting educational subvention and the formula for its distribution.
3. **Main Provisions of the Law:**
The most important provisions are:
* Redistribution of educational
allocation of the educational subvention between local budgets in 2025 (Appendix 1).
* Allocation of the educational subvention for September-December 2025 (Appendix 2).
* Establishment that in case of minor discrepancies in student data (less than 5%), reallocation of the subvention is not carried out.
* Introduction of coefficients for calculating the amount of educational subvention for January-August (0.89) and September-December (0.97) 2025.
* Requirements for the Ministry of Education and Science regarding the verification of student data and information exchange with the Ministry of Finance.
I hope this helps you better understand this act!
On the Allocation of the Volume of Subvention from the State Budget to Local Budgets for the Implementation of a Public Investment Project for the Purchase of Equipment, Creation and Modernization (Reconstruction and Overhaul) of Dining Rooms (Food Blocks) of Educational Institutions, Including Military (Naval, Military-Sports) Lyceums, Lyceums with Enhanced Military-Physical Training, in 2025
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the provided order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the order:** This document defines the allocation of subvention from the state budget to local budgets for 2025. The funds are intended for the implementation of a public investment project aimed at the purchase of equipment, creation and modernization of dining rooms (food blocks) in educational institutions, including military lyceums.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The order consists of two parts: the main part and the appendix.
* The main part stipulates that the subvention is allocated in accordance with Article 108 of the Budget Code of Ukraine.
* The Ministry of Finance is instructed to make appropriate changes to the state budget schedule.
* The appendix contains a list of local budgets and specific educational institutions that will receive funding, as well as the amounts of subventions for each of them.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* The order defines the specific amounts of funds to be allocated to each local budget for the modernization of food blocks in educational institutions.
* The document is the basis for making changes to the budget schedule and further financing of projects for the modernization of dining rooms in schools.
* Local self-government bodies must take these funds into account when planning and implementing relevant measures in the field of education.
On the Allocation in 2025 of the Volume of Subvention from the State Budget to Local Budgets for Ensuring the Activities of Specialists in Support of War Veterans and Their Families
## Translation:
### **Regarding Subvention from the State Budget to Local Budgets for Certain Measures to Implement the Project on Organizing Support for Veterans of War and Demobilized Persons and Certain Measures to Support Persons Who Defended the Independence, Sovereignty, and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine, for Remuneration of Specialists in Support of War Veterans and Demobilized Persons, as well as Financial Support of Communal Non-Profit Enterprises Where They Are Employed**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the distribution of subventions to support veterans.
1. **Essence of the Order:**
The document defines the distribution of subventions from the state budget to local budgets to support the activities of specialists in supporting war veterans and demobilized persons, as well as to provide financial support to communal non-profit enterprises where they work. The total amount of the subvention is 321,811.2 thousand hryvnias. The order stipulates that the funds will be used to pay the salaries of support specialists and to support the enterprises that employ them.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of two parts: the main part and an annex. The main part defines the total amount of the subvention and assigns to the regional and Kyiv city state administrations (military administrations) the obligation to distribute the funds among local budgets within 14 days from the date of entry into force of this order. The distribution shall be based on information on the projected number of support specialists and taking into account the criteria defined by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated July 5, 2024 No. 779. The annex contains specific amounts of subventions for each regional budget and the budget of Kyiv.
3. **Important Provisions for Use:**
The most important is the annex to the order, as it defines the specific amounts that each region will receive to support veterans. Regional and Kyiv city administrations should pay attention to the 14-day period for the distribution of funds among local budgets and the need to take into account the criteria defined by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 779.
I hope this helps you better understand this document!
### **Some Issues of Reserving Conscripts for the Period of Mobilization and for Wartime**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the reservation of persons liable for military service.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution amends the procedure for determining enterprises, institutions, and organizations that are critically important for the economy and livelihoods of the population during a special period, as well as for ensuring the needs of the Armed Forces. The changes concern the distribution of powers between central and local authorities.
