Legislation Digest for the Previous Period
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine sets accounting prices for bank metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used for internal accounting and reporting by financial institutions. It is important to note that these accounting prices are not market prices and do not oblige the NBU to buy or sell these metals at these prices.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDRs). These rates are used for reflection in accounting and NBU’s transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. The rates serve as a guideline for accounting and settlements in foreign economic activity.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Changes in the Composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff
The President of Ukraine makes changes to the personal composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff. New members are introduced to the Staff, a coordinator is approved, and some individuals are removed from the Staff. It is important to consider the current composition of the Staff when organizing work and interacting with its members.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Interdepartmental Working Group on Sanctions Policy
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the composition and regulations on the Interdepartmental Working Group on the Implementation of State Sanctions Policy. The title of the position of the head of the working group has been changed, and the representation from the Office of the President and the Ministry of Economy has been clarified. The changes may affect the decision-making process in the field of sanctions policy.
Resolution of the Cabinet of## Changes to the Cabinet of Ministers Regulation under Martial Law
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces changes to the Regulation, allowing members of the Government to submit draft acts for consideration without mandatory re-approval under martial law. Ministers retain the right to express their position on the necessity of such approval. The changes are aimed at accelerating decision-making under martial law.
## Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Assigning the Rank of Civil Servant
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine assigns the third rank of civil servant to Oleksii Vasyliovych Tomashuk, Deputy Head of the State Agency of Ukraine PlayCity. The assignment of the rank affects the status of the civil servant and their remuneration.
## Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Appointment of Deputy Ministers of Digital Transformation
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appoints Zoryana Bohdanivna Stetsyuk, Stanislav Volodymyrovych Prybytko, Valeriia Serhiivna Koval, and Natalia Ravilivna Denikeieva as Deputy Ministers of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. These appointments are important for ensuring the activities of the Ministry and the implementation of state policy in the field of digitalization.
## Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Extension of the Performance of Duties of the State Secretary and Deputy Ministers in Connection with the Renaming of the Ministry
In connection with the renaming of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, Vitalii Viktorovych Petruk, Oleksandr Serhiiovych Tsybort, Andrii Volodymyrovych Teliupa, Vitalii Zinoviiovych Kindrativ, Tetiana Vasylivna Berezhna, and Ihor Volodymyrovych Bezkaravainyi continue to perform their duties as State Secretary and Deputy Ministers, but now in the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine. The renaming of the ministry does not affect the continuation of the performance of duties.
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 as of July 25, 2025. These prices are used for accounting and reporting purposes, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at these prices.
The structure of the announcement is simple: it contains a table with codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of troy ounces, and the name of the banking metal (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) and the corresponding accounting price in hryvnias.
The most important thing to understand when using this announcement is that accounting prices are not market prices at which these metals can actually be bought or sold at the NBU. They are used for internal accounting and reporting needs of financial institutions.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) contains the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDRs) for a specific date – July 25, 2025. The document provides a list of currencies, their codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of currency/SDR units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of them. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided for by law.
The structure of the announcement is simple: a table with a list of currencies and their exchange rates. The main provisions include fixing the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to various currencies on a specific date. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the stated rates.
The most important thing to use is the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies, as it serves as a benchmark for accounting, foreign trade settlements, and other financial transactions where currency conversion is required.
### **On changes in the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff**
Of course, here is an analysis of the Decree of the President of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the Law:** The Decree amends the personal composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff. In particular, it introduces new members, approves the coordinator, and removes certain persons from the Staff.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The Decree consists of two articles.
* Article 1 amends the previous Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 72/2022 of February 24, 2022, namely:
* Introduces to the comp**Regarding Changes to the Composition of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief**
This decree pertains to changes in the composition of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, specifically:
* Appointment of Yuliia Svyrydenko, Prime Minister of Ukraine, to the Staff.
* Approval of Rustem Umerov as the Coordinator of the Staff.
* Approval of Mykhailo Fedorov and Denys Shmyhal to the personal composition of the Staff.
* Removal of O. Lytvynenko and H. Smetanin from the Staff.
* Article 2 stipulates that the Decree comes into force on the day of its publication.
* The decree is the next change to the composition of the Staff, which reflects the current personnel changes in the government and the National Security and Defense Council.
**Key provisions for use:**
* The decree defines the current composition of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief at the time of publication.
* It should be borne in mind that the composition of the Staff may change, so updates should be monitored.
* The decree is important to consider when organizing work and interaction with members of the Staff.
**On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 967 of August 30, 2022**
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces changes to the composition and regulations of the Interdepartmental Working Group on the Implementation of State Sanctions Policy. The changes concern the renaming of the position of the head of the working group and clarification of representation from the Office of the President and the Ministry of Economy.
**Structure and main provisions:**
1. **Change in the composition of the working group:**
* The head of the Interdepartmental Working Group is now the “Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture” instead of the “First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economy.”
* The Office of the President will now have one “Deputy Head of the Office of the President (by agreement)” instead of “Deputy Heads of the Office of the President of Ukraine (by agreement).”
* From the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture will be the “First Deputy (Deputy) Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture” instead of the “First Deputy Minister of Economy.”
2. **Change in the Regulations on the working group:**
* In the third paragraph of point 7 of the Regulations, the words “First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economy” have been replaced by the words “Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture”.
**Key provisions for use:**
* Changes indicate a redistribution of responsibility and representation in the working group, which may affect the decision-making process in the field of sanctions policy.
* It is necessary to take into account the new title of the head of the working group when contacting and communicating with her.
* Changes in representation from the Office of the President and the Ministry of Economy may affect the effectiveness of coordination between these bodies on sanctions issues.
of the regulatory policy.
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[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/906-2025-%D0%BF](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/906-2025-%D0%BF)
### **On Amendments to § 40 of the Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine**
This resolution amends the Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, specifically paragraph 40. The amendments concern the procedure for approving draft acts under martial law.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of one article that amends § 40 of the Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, approved by постановa of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 950 dated July 18, 2007. The amendments consist of supplementing the specified paragraph with a new clause 4.
**Main Provisions and Importance:**
The most important provision is that under martial law, members of the Government have the right to submit draft acts to the Cabinet of Ministers without mandatory re-approval. At the same time, ministers retain the right to express their position on the need for such approval at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers or a government committee. This can speed up the decision-making process under martial law.
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[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/759-2025-%D1%80](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/759-2025-%D1%80)
### **On присвоєння to Tomashuk O.V. of the Third Rank of a Civil Servant**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the присвоєння of the rank of a civil servant. It provides for the promotion of a specific civil servant, namely Oleksii Vasyliovych Tomashuk. He is присвоєнняed the third rank of a civil servant in connection with his position as Deputy Head of the State Agency of Ukraine PlayCity.
The structure of the order is simple: it consists of a preamble referring to Article 39 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service” and the main part, which specifies the decision on присвоєння of the rank. The order clearly indicates the last name, first name, and patronymic of the person to whom the rank is присвоєнняed, as well as their position.
The most important provision of this order is the direct fact of присвоєнняing the third rank to a civil servant, as this affects their status, salary, and other aspects of civil service.
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[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/758-2025-%D1%80](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/758-2025-%D1%80)
### **On the Appointment of Z.B. Stetsyuk as Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues and provides for the appointment of a specific person to the position of deputy minister. By order No. 758-r of July 23, 2025, Zoryana Bohdanivna Stetsyuk was appointed Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. The structure of the order consists of the name of the act, the date, and the міof adoption, the text of the order, and the signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine. The main provision of this order is to record the fact of a person’s appointment to a position, which is important for ensuring the activities of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
On the Appointment of Prybytko S.V. as Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues and provides for the appointment of a specific person to a position in the government.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one clause, which directly defines the appointment of Stanislav Volodymyrovych Prybytko as Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. The document is signed by the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
**Key points for use:**
This order is the basis for Prybytko S.V. to take office as Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and perform his respective job duties.
On the Appointment of Koval V.S. as Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the appointment of Valeriia Serhiivna Koval as Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. The order consists of one clause, which directly defines the appointment of a person to a position. The document is signed by the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Y. Svyrydenko.
On the Appointment of Denikeieva N.R. as Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters and provides for the appointment of a specific person to a position in the government. The order appoints Natalia Ravilivna Denikeieva as Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
The structure of the order consists of the title of the act, the date and place of its issuance, the number, the text of the order, the signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine, and the index. The order contains only one provision – directly the appointment of a person to a position.
Since this is an individual act, only the fact of the appointment of a specific person to the position of Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine is important.
On the Extension of the Performance of Duties of the State Secretary
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the extension of the performance of duties of the State Secretary. It defines,
that in connection with the renaming of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, Vitalii Viktorovych Petruk continues to serve as the State Secretary, but now in the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine. His term of office remains unchanged – no more than 12 months after the termination or cancellation of martial law.
The order consists of a preamble, which states the reason for the continuation of duties, and an operative part, which directly indicates the continuation of duties by Petruk V.V.
The most important provision is that the renaming of the ministry does not affect the continuation of the State Secretary’s duties, and he continues to serve in his position in the newly created ministry for a specified period.
On the continuation of the duties of Deputy Minister for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the continuation of the duties of the Deputy Minister for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization. It was issued in connection with the renaming of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. The order stipulates that Oleksandr Serhiyovych Tsybort continues to serve as Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization.
The structure of the order consists of a preamble, which states the basis for the issuance of the order, and an operative part, which directly defines the decision to continue the performance of duties.
The most important provision of this order is that it ensures the continuity of the duties of the Deputy Minister for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization after the renaming of the ministry.
On the continuation of the duties of the Deputy Minister
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues in the executive branch. It records the continuation of the duties of the Deputy Minister in connection with the change of the ministry’s name.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one paragraph, which states the fact of the continuation of the duties of the Deputy Minister after the renaming of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.
**Key provisions for use:**
The order confirms the legitimacy
the legitimacy of Andriy Volodymyrovych Teliupa’s tenure as Deputy Minister after the renaming of the department. This is important for understanding the legality of his actions and decisions in this position.
On the Continuation of the Duties of Deputy Minister
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues in the government. It records that, due to the renaming of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, Vitalii Zinoviiovych Kindrativ continues to perform his duties as Deputy Minister, but already in the newly created Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one main clause, which states the fact of continuation of the duties of the Deputy Minister in connection with the change of the name of the ministry. It does not contain additional sections or articles.
**Key provisions for use:**
This order confirms the legitimacy of Vitalii Kindrativ’s tenure as Deputy Minister after the reorganization of the ministry. It may be important for documents and decisions that are signed or made with his participation, as well as for determining his powers in the new ministry.
On the Continuation of the Duties of Deputy Minister
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues. It records that, due to the renaming of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, Deputy Minister Tetiana Vasylivna Berezhna continues to perform her duties as Deputy Minister in the newly created Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one clause, which states the fact of continuation of the duties of the Deputy Minister in connection with the change of the name of the ministry. It does not contain additional provisions or amendments to previous regulations.
**Key provisions for use:**
This order confirms the legitimacy of Tetiana Vasylivna Berezhna’s tenure as Deputy Minister after the renaming of the ministry. It may be important for documents and actions where it is necessary to confirm her powers in the new ministry.
On the Continuation of the Duties of Deputy Minister
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues in the government. It records that, due
regarding the continuation of duties by Ihor Volodymyrovych Bezkaravainyi in the position of Deputy Minister in connection with the change of the ministry’s name.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of one laconic point, which states the fact of the continuation of duties by the Deputy Minister after the renaming of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
The order confirms the legitimacy of Ihor Bezkaravainyi’s stay in the position of Deputy Minister after the reorganization of the ministry.
On the Appointment of Balashov V.Yu. as Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the appointment of Vitalii Yuriiovych Balashov to the position of Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. The order is a unilateral act that records the Government’s decision on personnel changes in the Ministry of Digital Transformation. The document consists of a preamble and an operative part, which indicates the full name of the person being appointed and the position to which he is appointed. This act is important for ensuring the functioning of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the implementation of state policy in the field of digitalization.
On the Dismissal of Pavlichenko O.A. from the Position of Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine for European Integration
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues and provides for the dismissal of a specific person from a position in the Ministry of Energy.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of one point, which clearly identifies the person being dismissed, their position, and the reason for dismissal – at their own request. The document is signed by the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
The order is the basis for the termination of the employment relationship between Pavlichenko O.A. and the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine. It is also the basis for making appropriate entries in the employment record book and other accounting documents.
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1. **Essence of the Law:**
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 905 of July 21, 2025, provides for the liquidation of the Ministry of Strategic Industries and the transfer of its functions to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. This decision is aimed at opti
