Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the establishment of accounting prices for bank metals
The NBU establishes accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium for use in domestic banking operations and financial reporting. These prices are indicative and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell metals at these prices. Key information includes metal codes, number of troy ounces, names, and accounting prices in hryvnias.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs
The NBU fixes the official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs for accounting and financial reporting purposes. The rates are used for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine and in other cases stipulated by law. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at these rates.
Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 496/2025 on the appointment of the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
The President of Ukraine has appointed Rustem Enverovych Umerov as the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. This decree is an important personnel decision in the field of national security and defense.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the adoption as a basis of the draft law on support of enterprises of the defense-industrial complex
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law amending the Budget Code of Ukraine to support enterprises of the defense-industrial complex. The Committee on Budget Issues is instructed to finalize the draft law and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the adoption as a basis of the draft law on the principles of state policy of national memory of the Ukrainian people
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law on the principles of state policy of national memory of the Ukrainian people. The Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy is instructed to finalize the draft law and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the deputy’s request regarding the signing of the Law of Ukraine No. 3812-IX on expanding the powers of local self-government bodies in supporting the security and defense sector of Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada supported a deputy’s request to the President of Ukraine regarding the need to sign the Law of Ukraine No. 3812-IX, which expands the powers of local self-government bodies in supporting the security and defense sector of Ukraine. The request was supsupported by a significant number of People’s Deputies.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Deputy’s Inquiry Regarding the Conferring of the Title of Hero of Ukraine (Posthumously) to Turchynskyi Viacheslav Arkadiiovych
The Verkhovna Rada supported the deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the conferring of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Chief Sergeant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Turchynskyi Viacheslav Arkadiiovych. This decision has been sent to the President for consideration.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law on Amending Section XXI “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Customs Code of Ukraine
This draft law aims to support defense industry enterprises by amending the Customs Code of Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted as a basis the draft Law of Ukraine on Amending Section XXI “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Customs Code of Ukraine. The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy was instructed to revise the draft law, taking into account proposals and amendments, and submit it to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for consideration in the second reading.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law on Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Support of Defense Industry Enterprises
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law, which introduces amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and other laws in order to support defense industry enterprises. The Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy is instructed to revise the draft law and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law on the Status of a People’s Deputy – Founder of State Independence of Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis draft law No. 6493, which defines the status of a People’s Deputy – founder of state independence of Ukraine. The Committee is instructed to revise the draft law, taking into account proposals, and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On the Basic Principles of Housing Policy”
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft Law of Ukraine “On the Basic Principles of Housing Policy”. The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Organization of State Power, Local Self-Government, Regional Development and Urban Planning is instructed to revise the draft law, taking into account proposals and amendments, and submit it to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for consideration in the second reading.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes the accounting prices for banking metals as of July 21, 2025. These prices are used for accounting and reporting purposes, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell metals at these prices.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The announcement contains a table with the following data:
* **Digital and alphabetic code:** Identifiers of the banking metal.
* **Number of troy ounces:** The price is indicated per 1 troy ounce.
* **Name of the banking metal:** Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
* **Accounting price:** The value of one troy ounce of each metal in hryvnias.
**Key provisions for use:**
* Accounting prices are used for the internal needs of the banking system and financial reporting.
* The NBU does not guarantee the purchase or sale of banking metals at these prices.
* The information is useful for analyzing the precious metals market in Ukraine.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official announcement 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 21, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table that contains a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their digital and alphabetic codes, the number of units of currency/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 SCTS, and in other cases provided by law, and do not oblige the NBU to buy or sell currency at these rates.
The most important provision is the fixing of official exchange rates for the specified 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 against foreign currencies.
### **On the appointment of R. Umerov as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 496/2025 concerns personnel issues in the field of national security and defense. It provides for the appointment of Rustem Enverovych Umerov to the position of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
The structure of the Decree is simple and consists of one clause that directly concerns the appointment. The Decree does not contain any additional provisions or changes to previous regulations.
The main provision of the Decree is the appointment of a specific person to the position of Secretary of the NSDC. This is important because the Secretary of the NSDC plays a key role in coordin
activities of state authorities in the field of national security and defense.
On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amending Section VI “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Budget Code of Ukraine Regarding Support for Enterprises of the Defense-Industrial Complex
This resolution concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law that amends the Budget Code of Ukraine to support enterprises of the defense-industrial complex. The draft law aims to amend Section VI “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Budget Code.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of two clauses. The first clause provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 13422-1), submitted by People’s Deputy of Ukraine Hetmantsev D.O. The second clause instructs the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Budget Issues to revise the draft law taking into account amendments and proposals and submit it for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in the second reading.
**Main Provisions Important for Use:**
The most important point is that the draft law has been adopted as a basis, and now the Budget Committee must finalize it. This means that the text of the draft law may be changed before the final vote.
On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on the Principles of State Policy of National Memory of the Ukrainian People
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of the draft law on the principles of state policy of national memory of the Ukrainian people.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
1. **Adoption as a Basis:** The Verkhovna Rada adopts as a basis the draft Law of Ukraine on the principles of state policy of national memory of the Ukrainian people (reg. No. 13273).
2. **Revision of the Draft Law:** The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Humanitarian and Information Policy is instructed to revise the draft law, taking into account amendments and proposals from subjects of the right of legislative initiative and the opinion of the Committee, and then submit it for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in the second reading.
**Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* The resolution defines the further process of consideration and revision of the draft law, which aims to establish the principles of state policy in the field of national memory.
* It is important to monitor the further progress of the draft law, in particular the changes made by the Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy, as they may significantly affect the final content of the law.
On Sending a Deputy’s Inquiry of People’s Deputy of Ukraine Rudyk S.
### **To the President of Ukraine**
This Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the necessity of signing Law of Ukraine No. 3812-IX of June 18, 2024, which introduces amendments to certain laws of Ukraine to expand the powers of local self-government bodies in supporting the security and defense sector of Ukraine.
The structure of the resolution is simple: it consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and an operative part, which contains a decision to send the deputy’s inquiry to the President.
The main provision of the resolution is that the Verkhovna Rada supported the deputy’s inquiry and decided to send it to the President for consideration of the issue of signing Law No. 3812-IX. It is important that the inquiry was supported by 257 people’s deputies, which indicates significant support for this issue in parliament.
Since the mentioned Law No. 3812-IX concerns the support of the security and defense sector of Ukraine, this resolution is **IMPORTANT**.
### **On Sending the Deputy’s Inquiry of People’s Deputy of Ukraine Berezin M.Yu. to the President of Ukraine**
This Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the conferral of the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Chief Sergeant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Turchynskyi Viacheslav Arkadiiovych.
The structure of the resolution is very simple: it consists of one clause, which obliges the sending of a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine, supported by the necessary number of people’s deputies. The resolution is based on the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” which regulate the procedure for deputy’s inquiries.
The most important provision of this resolution is the very fact of sending the deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine. This means that the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported the initiative to confer the title Hero of Ukraine to a specific serviceman, and now the President of Ukraine must consider this issue.
### **On Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amending Section XXI “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Customs Code of Ukraine Regarding Support for Enterprises of the Defense-Industrial Complex**
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This draft law aims to support enterprises of the defense-industrial complex (DIC) by amending the Customs Code of Ukraine. It provides for changes to the “Final and Transitional Provisions” section of the Customs Code to create favorable conditions for the operation of DIC enterprises.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The resolution consists of two clauses. The first clause provides for the
taking as a basis the draft Law of Ukraine on Amending Section XXI “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Customs Code of Ukraine. The second paragraph instructs the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy to revise the draft law, taking into account proposals and amendments, and submit it to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for consideration in the second reading. At the moment, specific amendments to the Customs Code have not been determined, as a decision has been made only to adopt the draft law as a basis.
3. **Main provisions for use:** Since only a resolution on adoption as a basis has been adopted so far, and not the law itself, it is too early to talk about specific provisions for use. It is important to monitor the further consideration and adoption of the draft law in order to understand exactly what changes will be made to the Customs Code and how they will affect the activities of defense industry enterprises.
On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Laws of Ukraine Regarding Support of Defense Industry Enterprises
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This act concerns support for defense industry enterprises by amending the Tax Code of Ukraine and other laws.
The resolution provides for the adoption as a basis of draft law No. 13420, submitted by people’s deputies, in order to support defense industry enterprises. The Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy is instructed to revise the draft law, taking into account proposals, and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
The main provisions of the draft law will be determined after its revision and adoption as a whole, but it can already be said that it is aimed at changes in tax legislation and other laws to support defense industry enterprises.
On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on the Status of People’s Deputy – Founder of State Independence of Ukraine
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of draft law No. 6493, which defines the status of a people’s deputy – founder of state independence of Ukraine. In fact, this decision launches the further consideration and revision of this draft law in parliament.
The structure of the resolution consists of two points. The first point provides for the adoption of the draft law as a basis, and the second instructs the relevant committee to revise the draft law, taking into account the proposals received, and submit it to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration in the second reading.
The main provision is that the draft law has received support for further consideration. It is important that the committee take into account the proposals and amendments from the subjects of legislative initiative, as well as the committee’s conclusion.
that will ensure a more comprehensive and high-quality finalization of the draft law before the second reading.
On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on the Basic Principles of Housing Policy
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On the Basic Principles of Housing Policy.”
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of two clauses. Clause 1 provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On the Basic Principles of Housing Policy” (reg. No. 12377), submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. Clause 2 instructs the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Organization of State Power, Local Self-Government, Regional Development and Urban Planning to finalize the draft law, taking into account proposals and amendments, and submit it to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for consideration in the second reading.
**Key Provisions Important for Use:**
The most important thing is that the draft law on the basic principles of housing policy has been adopted as a basis. This means that it will be finalized and prepared for the second reading, and in the future may become a law regulating housing policy in Ukraine.
On Sending a Parliamentary Inquiry of the People’s Deputy of Ukraine Kucherenko O.Yu. to the President of Ukraine
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns sending a parliamentary inquiry from the People’s Deputy Kucherenko O.Yu. to the President of Ukraine. The inquiry concerns the situation with the provision of management services for apartment buildings in Kyiv. The decision to send the inquiry was supported by 240 People’s Deputies.
The structure of the resolution is simple: it consists of a preamble that refers to the relevant articles of the Constitution and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and an operative part that actually orders the sending of the parliamentary inquiry.
The main provision of the resolution is the formal sending of a parliamentary inquiry to the President of Ukraine for consideration and response to the issue raised.
On Sending a Parliamentary Inquiry of the People’s Deputy of Ukraine Zub V.O. to the President of Ukraine
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a parliamentary inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Brovarskyi Andrii Mykolaiovych. The inquiry was initiated by the People’s Deputy of Ukraine Zub V.O. and supported by 284 People’s Deputies.
The structure of the resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and an operative part, which contains a decision to send the depuof the deputy request to the President of Ukraine.
The main provision of the resolution is the formal sending of a request to the President of Ukraine regarding the присвоєння звання Героя України [conferring the title of Hero of Ukraine]. The fact that the request is supported by a significant number of people’s deputies is important, which may affect the President’s consideration of this issue.
On Sending the Deputy Request of People’s Deputy of Ukraine Oleksiychuk O.V. to the President of Ukraine
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a specific case and is of an individual nature.
**Essence of the law:**
The resolution provides for sending a deputy request to the President of Ukraine regarding присвоєння звання Героя України (посмертно) [conferring the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously)] to serviceman Dmytro Volodymyrovych Trostyanchuk. This decision was supported by the majority of people’s deputies.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine”, and the main part, which contains the decision to send a deputy request.
**Important provisions for use:**
Since the resolution concerns a specific person and circumstances, its practical application is limited to this case only.
On Amendments to the Agenda of the Thirteenth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the agenda of the thirteenth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation, adding to it a list of draft laws for consideration. In fact, this is a decision on which issues will be discussed and voted on at the session.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The resolution consists of two points: the first point includes a list of draft laws to the session agenda, and the second defines the date of entry into force of the resolution – from the moment of its adoption.
* The annex to the resolution contains a list of draft laws indicating the registration number, the subject of the right of legislative initiative, the name of the draft law and the chairman of the main committee responsible for consideration.
* The list of draft laws includes initiatives submitted by both the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and people’s deputies.
3. **Main provisions for use:**
* The most important is the list of draft laws included in the agenda. Among them are draft laws concerning state policy of national memory, amendments to the State Budget of Ukraine for 2025 (in particular, regarding financing of the security and defense sector), improvement of the activities of the Security Service of Ukraine, as well as support for enterprises of the defense industry complex through amendments to the Tax, Cus
nt and Budget Codes.
* Particular attention should be paid to draft laws related to the financing of the security and defense sector, as well as support for the defense industry, as they have a significant impact on the current situation in the country.
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On Approval of the Concept of the State Target Social Program for the Development of Volunteer Activities for the Period until 2030
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 715-r of July 15, 2025, approves the Concept of the State Target Social Program for the Development of Volunteer Activities for the Period until 2030. This program aims to comprehensively support and promote the volunteer movement in Ukraine, both at the state level and at the level of territorial communities, as well as to form an effective state policy in this area. The Ministry of Social Policy is designated as the state customer of the Program, which is instructed to develop and submit a draft of the relevant State Target Social Program to the Cabinet of Ministers for consideration within six months.
The structure of the document includes the order approving the Concept and an appendix with the text of the Concept of the State Target Social Program. The Concept identifies problems that need to be addressed in the field of volunteer activities, analyzes the causes of their occurrence, and justifies the need for their solution using a program method. It also defines the goal of the Program, the optimal solution to the problem based on a comparative analysis of possible options, ways and means of solving the problem, the duration of the Program, expected results, and an assessment of the necessary resources.
The most important provisions of the Concept are measures aimed at supporting the volunteer movement, in particular, recognizing the contribution of organizations that involve volunteers, promoting the creation of endowments, legislative definition of corporate volunteering, involving volunteers in the formation of state policy, introducing European approaches to support and motivation of volunteers, raising the level of volunteer culture among young people, developing a network of volunteer activity coordinators, improving the regulatory framework, creating an information and analytical platform, strengthening support for volunteer activities at the level of territorial communities, developing international cooperation, and simplifying the mechanism for the entry and stay of foreign volunteers.
On Submitting Proposals for the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)
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1. **Essence of the order:**
Order of the Cabinet
