Digest of Legislation of Ukraine
Message of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine has established accounting prices for bank metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) for August 15, 2025. These prices are intended for internal calculations of the NBU and are not mandatory for the purchase and sale of metals. The table with prices contains codes, the number of troy ounces, and the cost in hryvnias.
Message of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia
The National Bank of Ukraine has established the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs for August 15, 2025. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service, and other cases stipulated by law. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at these rates.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Assigning Ranks to Civil Servants
Two officials – State Secretary of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine Neniuchenko Natalia Viktorivna and Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre Shtyker Yaroslav Yuriyovych – have been assigned the second rank of civil servant. This affects their status and remuneration.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Temporary Assignment of Duties of the Head of the State Agency
The duties of the Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for the Development of Melioration, Fisheries and Food Programs have been temporarily assigned to the First Deputy Head, Kot Taras Petrovych. This appointment is effective from August 19, 2025, until the appointment of a new Head.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Appointment to a Position
Muzykus Leonid Yevhenovych has been appointed to the position of First Deputy Head of the State Service of Geology and Subsoil of Ukraine with a probationary period of two months. The appointment is valid for no more than 12 months after the termination or cancellation of martial law.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Appointment to a Position
Kononenko Yuriy Volodymyrovych has been appointed First Deputy Head of the State Service of Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Navigation of Ukraine with a probationary period of three months. The term of office is no more than 12 months after the termination of martial law.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Dismissal from a Position
Neveselyi Vladyslav Valeriyovych has been dismissed from the position of Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for the Development of Melioration, Fisheries and Food Programs at his own request, August 18, 2025.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Dismissal from a Position
Aloyan Davyd Manvelovych has been dismissed from the position of Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine for European Integration on the basis of paragraph four of part two of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine “On Central Executive Bodies”.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Dismissal from a Position
Yaremenko Ihor Oleksandrovych has been dismissed from the position of Deputy State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine by agreement of the parties, in accordance with paragraph 3 of part one of Article 83 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Temporary Assignment of Duties
The duties of the Head of the National Agency of Ukraine for Detection, Tracing and Management of Assets Acquired from Corruption and Other Crimes (ARMA) have been temporarily assigned to the Deputy Head of the Agency, Maksymenko Yaroslava Petrivna.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Cancellation of the Order
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 839 of August 11, 2025, which temporarily assigned the duties of the Head of ARMA to Velykorechanin P.O., has been canceled.
Resolution of the Central Election Commission on Supervision of the International Technical Assistance Project
The Central Election Commission organized supervision of the international technical assistance project “Support for Democratic Post-War Elections in Ukraine – Phase II” and appointed Deputy Head of the CEC Dubovyk Serhiy Olehovych as the coordinator of this project.
Resolution of the Central Election Commission on Changing the Composition of the TEC
In the composition of the Ustyluh City Territorial Election Commission, the surname of one of the members of the commission was changed in connection with the change of her surname from “Pus Olena Andriivna” to “Ishchenko Olena Andriivna”.
Resolution of the Central Election Commission Regarding Complaints
The Central Election Commission left without consideration on the merits the complaints of the public organization “Center for Monitoring Pre-Election Programs” regarding the inaction of the Poltava City TEC, as the organization is not a proper subject of appeal.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Temporary Assignment of Duties
The duties of the Head of the National Agency of Ukraine for Detection, Tracing and Management of Assets Acquired from Corruption and Other Crimes (ARMA) have been temporarily assigned to the Deputy Head, Velykorechanin Pavlo Oleksandrovych.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Approving the Concept of the Program “Youth of Ukraine: Generation of Resilience – 2030”
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the Concept of the State Target Social Program “Youth of Ukraine: Generation of Resilience – 2030”. The program aims to support young people in the face of modern challenges, in particular, to develop their resilience, psychological well-being, and create opportunities for self-realization.
Order of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine on Payments to Servicemen
Amendments have been made to the procedure for payment of rewards and one-time financial assistance to servicemen of the FISU, the list of territories for being in which payments are provided has been expanded, including the territory of the aggressor state. Procedural issues have been clarified and the procedure for reviewing documents for payment of one-time financial assistance has been detailed.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on the Organization of Scientific Activities
The Procedure for Organizing Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activities in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has been approved. It defines the process of planning and conducting scientific research in educational institutions and scientific institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as coordinates the implementation of the results of these studies into practice.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on Additional Remuneration for Police Officers
Amendments have been made to the procedure for paying additional remuneration to police officers during martial law. It has been clarified who is entitled to payments, how the time for performing tasks is calculated, and the categories of police officers who do not receive payment. In particular, cadets have been excluded from the list of those who receive additional remuneration.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Awarding State Awards
The President of Ukraine awarded servicemen and other persons with state awards for personal courage and selfless performance of military duty in protecting the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Most of the awards were given posthumously.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Awarding State Awards
The President of Ukraine awarded servicemen with state awards for personal courage and bravery shown in protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The decree is an act of recognition of the heroism and dedication of Ukrainian servicemen.
Order of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine on Approving the Form of the Inspection Act of Metal Scrap Enterprises
A unified form of the inspection act of specialized enterprises engaged in the collection and processing of metal scrap has been approved. This act will be used to record compliance by these enterprises with the requirements of legislation in the relevant field.
Letter on Amendments to the Loan Agreement and Financing Agreement with IBRD and IDA
Amendments have been made to the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, as well as to the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association under the “Sustainable, Inclusive and Environmentally Balanced Entrepreneurship” program. The changes concern the list of payments, reservation fees, terms of early repayment of the loan and credit.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as of August 15, 2025. These prices are calculated per troy ounce of each metal and are used for accounting purposes. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.
The structure of the announcement 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.
The most important provision is that these accounting prices are used for internal calculations and are not binding for the purchase or sale of banking metals by the National Bank of Ukraine.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official announcement of 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 – August 15, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of currencies, each identified by a numeric and alphabetic code, indicating the number of units of currency and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to it. The list includes over 30 currencies, including the US dollar, euro, Polish zloty, British pound sterling, and others. An important note at the end indicates the scope of application of these rates and the absence of obligations of the NBU to buy or sell currency at these rates.
Most importantly, these rates are intended for reflection in accounting, for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law. It is also important to remember that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at these rates.
### **On awarding ranks to civil servants**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, issued on August 13, 2025, concerns the awarding of ranks to civil servants. In accordance with Article 39 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”, two officials are awarded the second rank of a civil servant.
ewe. Namely: to Neniuchenko Natalia Viktorivna, State Secretary of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, and to Shtyker Yaroslav Yuriyovych, Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre.
The structure of the order includes a reference to Article 39 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service” as the basis for the decision, as well as a list of persons who are awarded the second rank of civil servant, indicating their positions.
The most important provision of this order is the direct assignment of the second rank of civil servant to the mentioned persons, which affects their status, remuneration and other aspects of civil service.
On the temporary assignment of duties of the Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for the Development of Land Reclamation, Fisheries and Food Programs to Kot T.P.
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the temporary assignment of duties of the Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for the Development of Land Reclamation, Fisheries and Food Programs to Kot Taras Petrovych, who is the First Deputy Head of this agency.
The order consists of one clause, which stipulates the temporary assignment of duties to Kot T.P. from August 19, 2025, and until the appointment of a new Head of the agency in accordance with the established procedure.
The most important provision of this order is the temporary appointment of a person who will perform the duties of the Head of the State Agency, which ensures the continuity of management and operation of the agency until the appointment of a new head.
On the appointment of Muzykus L.Ye. as the First Deputy Head of the State Service of Geology and Subsoil of Ukraine
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the appointment of Muzykus Leonid Yevhenovych to the position of the First Deputy Head of the State Service of Geology and Subsoil of Ukraine. The appointment is valid for a term not exceeding 12 months after the termination or cancellation of martial law. A probationary period of two months with remuneration in accordance with the law is established.
The structure of the order is simple: the preamble, which indicates the body, date and number of the document, the title, and the operative part, where theimportance of a person for the position.
The most important provision is that the appointment of Muzykus L.Ye. is temporary and depends on the duration of martial law, as well as the availability of a probationary period, which may affect the final approval for the position.
On the Appointment of Kononenko Yu.V. as the First Deputy Head of the State Service of Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Navigation of Ukraine
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the appointment of Yurii Volodymyrovych Kononenko to the position of the First Deputy Head of the State Service of Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Navigation of Ukraine.
The order consists of one clause, which defines the appointment of a person to a position. The document specifies the term of office – no more than 12 months after the termination of martial law, and also establishes a probationary period of three months.
The most important provision of this order is the fact of the appointment of a specific person to a responsible position in the civil service, which regulates maritime and inland water transport. This is a personnel decision that is important for the functioning of the relevant state service.
On the Dismissal of Neveselyi V.V. from the Position of Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for the Development of Land Reclamation, Fisheries and Food Programs
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues. It provides for the dismissal of Vladyslav Valeriiovych Neveselyi from the position of Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for the Development of Land Reclamation, Fisheries and Food Programs based on his own desire. The dismissal will take place on August 18, 2025.
The structure of the order is simple: a stating part, which indicates the basis for dismissal, and an operative part, which specifies the specific decision to dismiss a person from office.
The most important provision of this order is the fact of the dismissal of a specific person from a specific position, which may have consequences for the activities of the State Agency of Ukraine for the Development of Land Reclamation, Fisheries and Food Programs.
On the Dismissal of Aloian D.M. from the Position of Deputy Minister ofRegarding the Dismissal of Aloian D.M. from the Position of Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine on European Integration Matters
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters in executive bodies. It provides for the dismissal of a specific person, namely Aloian Davyd Manvelovych, from the position of Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine on European Integration Matters.
The structure of the order consists of the preamble and the operative part. The preamble indicates the position of the person being dismissed. The operative part contains the direct decision on dismissal and a reference to the basis for dismissal – paragraph four of part two of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine “On Central Executive Bodies”.
The most important provision of this order is the direct fact of the dismissal of a person from office, which may have consequences for the activities of the Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine, in particular, in the field of European integration.
Regarding the Dismissal of Yaremenko I.O. from the Position of Deputy State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters of the civil service. It provides for the dismissal of Yaremenko Ihor Oleksandrovych from the position of Deputy State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The basis for dismissal is the agreement of the parties, in accordance with paragraph 3 of part one of Article 83 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”.
The structure of the order consists of the document title, date and place of issue, heading, text of the order and signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine. The main provision is the direct dismissal of the specified person from office. Since this is an individual act, it does not amend regulatory legal acts, but only implements the norms of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service” in a specific case.
The most important thing for the use of this order is a clear understanding of the basis for dismissal – the agreement of the parties, which provides for the voluntary expression of will by both the employee and the employer. It is also important to take into account the date of dismissal for the proper execution of personnel documentation and calculations.
