Legislative Digest
Accounting Prices for Banking Metals (NBU)
The National Bank of Ukraine has established accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are indicative and used for accounting, statistics, and other purposes, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell metals at these prices. Exchange rates are used as a reference for accounting and certain operations.
Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies and SDR (NBU)
The National Bank of Ukraine announced the official exchange rate of hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDR. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, for NBU’s operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases defined by law. The NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at these rates.
Temporary Appointment at the State Aviation Service of Ukraine (CMU)
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has temporarily assigned the duties of the Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine to Daniil Oleksiyovych Menshikov, Deputy Head of the said Service for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization, in connection with the removal of Oleksandr Vasylyovych Bilchuk.
Removal from Office of the Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine (CMU)
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has removed Oleksandr Vasylyovych Bilchuk from performing the duties of the Head
of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine for the period of the disciplinary proceedings.
Disciplinary Proceedings Regarding the Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine (CMU)
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine instructed the Commission on Senior Civil Service to conduct disciplinary proceedings regarding the Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine, Bilchuk O.V., by September 10, 2025, and to inform the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine about the results of the proceedings.
Changes to the Norms of Nutrition for Servicemen (CMU)
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the norms of nutrition for servicemen of the Armed Forces and other military formations. Servicemen participating in military operations will receive additional products, such as dried fruits, chocolate, pate, retort-pouch meat dishes, cookies, coffee, as well as water purification and hygiene products.
Amendments to the Charter of JSC “NNEGC “Energoatom” (CMU)
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Charter of the Joint Stock Company “National Nuclear Energy Generating Company “Energoatom”. The special status of the property of nuclear power plants, nuclear facilities and materials, which are not subject to alienation, transfer as collateral or privatization, is emphasized. The position of corporate secretary is introduced, who is responsible for interaction with shareholders, investors and ensuring the effective operation of the supervisory board.
Procurement of Used Vehicles for Military Units (CMU)
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allowed military units
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Bank Metals
This document, issued by the National Bank of Ukraine, informs about the accounting prices for bank metals as of August 22, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a notification containing a table with information on the accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. For each metal, a numeric code, a literal code, the number of troy ounces (usually 1), and the accounting price in hryvnias are indicated. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
The most important thing to understand is that these accounting prices are indicative and can be used for accounting, statistics, and other purposes, but are not a fixed rate for the purchase and sale of bank metals.
On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies
This document is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – August 22, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their numeric and literal codes, the number of units of currency/SDRs, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of them. It is important to note that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law.
The most important provision is that the NBU does not undertake to buy or sell the specified currencies at these rates. This means that the rate is used as a benchmark for accounting and certain transactions, but is not a fixed rate for foreign exchange transactions in the market.
On Assigning the Third Rank of a Civil Servant to Osipov A.O.
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues of the civil service. It provides for the assignment of the third rank of a civil servant to a specific person – Osipov Andriy Oleksiyovych, who is the Head of the State Film Agency of Ukraine.
The order consists of a preamble containing a reference to Article 39 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”, and the main part, which specifies the decision to assign the rank. The structure is simple and concise, which corresponds to the nature of the personnel decision.
The most important provision is the direct assignment of the third rank to a civil servant, as this affects his status, remuneration, and other aspects of the civil service.
On the Temporary Assignment of the Duties of the Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine to Menshikov D.O.
This order
Regarding the temporary assignment of the acting Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine, a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of one clause, which states the temporary assignment of Men’shikov Daniil Oleksiiovych, Deputy Head of the Service for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization, to perform the duties of the Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine, due to the removal of Bilchuk Oleksandr Vasyliovych.
**Key points for use:**
The key point is the temporary appointment of Men’shikov D.O. to the position of acting Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine, which is associated with the removal of the previous head. This is important to consider when contacting the State Aviation Service of Ukraine, as the powers of a person who temporarily performs duties may be limited.
On the Removal of Bilchuk O.V. from the Performance of Official Duties as the Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine
This is a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which removes Oleksandr Vasyliovych Bilchuk from performing his duties as the Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine. The removal is effective for the duration of the disciplinary proceedings.
The resolution consists of one clause, which specifies the removal of a specific person from a specific position for a certain period.
The most important provision is the very fact of the removal of a person from office, which may have consequences for the activities of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine.
On the Initiation of Disciplinary Proceedings against the Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine, Bilchuk O.V.
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine, Bilchuk O.V.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
1. **Initiation of Proceedings:** The document contains a direct instruction to initiate disciplinary proceedings against a specific person – the Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine.
2. **Commission on Senior Civil Service:** This commission is entrusted with conducting the disciplinary proceedings.
3. **Deadline:** A clear deadline is set for the proceedings – until September 10, 2025.
4. **Informing the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:** The commission is obliged to inform the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine about the results of the proceedings.
**Key points for use:**
* The resolution is the basis for the commencement of disciplinary proceedings.
* The Commission on Senior Civil Service must act in accordance with established procedures and deadlines.
* The results of the proceedings must be officially brought to the attention of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
### **On the Appointment of M. Tochytskyi as Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe**
1. This Decree of the President of Ukraine appoints Mykola Stanislavovych Tochytskyi to the position of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe. The Decree is an act of personnel appointment, which defines the official representative of Ukraine in an international organization.
2. The Decree consists of one concise clause, which directly indicates the appointment of a specific person to a defined position. The Decree does not contain additional provisions or amendments to other normative acts.
3. The most important provision of this Decree is the official appointment of a person who will represent the interests of Ukraine in the Council of Europe, which is important for international cooperation and diplomatic relations.
### **On the Dismissal of B. Tarasyuk from the Position of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine dismisses Borys Ivanovych Tarasyuk from the position of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe. The Decree consists of one concise clause, which states the fact of dismissal. The document is signed by the President of Ukraine and dated August 20, 2025.
Since the Decree contains only information about the dismissal from office, there are no provisions that would be of particular importance for its use, except for the very fact of termination of the powers of a person in the specified position.
### **On Amendments to the Food Norms for Servicemen of the Armed Forces and Other Military Formations**
Certainly, here is a description of this act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution introduces amendments to the food norms for servicemen of the Armed Forces and other military formations. In particular, it concerns the additional provision of food products to servicemen who are directly involved in measures to ensure national security and defense, and to repel and deter armed aggression.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 987 of August 15, 2025 introduces amendments to the food norms approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 426 of March 29, 2002. The changes concern paragraph 5 of the note to norm No. 15, which defines the daily field ration of products. Additional products are distributed into breakfast, lunch, and dinner rations.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:** The most important thing is that servicemen participating in military operations will receive additional products, such as dried fruits, chocolate, pâté, meat dishes in retort packaging, cookies, coffee, as well as water disinfection and hygiene products. This is **IMPORTANT** for ensuring proper nutrition and maintaining the combat capability of the military in difficult conditions.
### **On Amendments to**
### Charter of the Joint-Stock Company “National Nuclear Energy Generating Company “Energoatom”
Certainly, here is a brief description of the provisions of this act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This act amends the Charter of the Joint-Stock Company “National Nuclear Energy Generating Company “Energoatom”. It defines the legal principles of the company’s activity, its structure, property, management procedure, and termination of activity.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The act consists of a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on amendments and the Charter of JSC “NNEGC “Energoatom” itself in a new version. The Charter contains general provisions, defines the purpose and subject of the company’s activity, its legal status, property, authorized capital, procedure for profit distribution and loss coverage, structure of management bodies (general meeting, supervisory board, management board), as well as the procedure for termination of activity.
3. **Key Provisions:**
* **Company Property:** The special status of the property of nuclear power plants, nuclear installations, and materials is emphasized, which is not subject to alienation, transfer as collateral, or privatization.
* **Management Bodies:** The powers of the general meeting, supervisory board, and management board, as well as the procedure for their formation and operation, are regulated in detail.
* **Corporate Secretary:** The position of corporate secretary is introduced, who is responsible for interaction with shareholders, investors, and ensuring the effective operation of the supervisory board.
* **Anti-Corruption Measures:** Attention is focused on the need to prevent corruption and implement an anti-corruption program in the company.
### About Amending Paragraph 13 of the Peculiarities of Public Procurement of Goods, Works, and Services for Customers Envisaged by the Law of Ukraine “On Public Procurement” for the Period of Martial Law in Ukraine and Within 90 Days from the Date of Its Termination or Cancellation
Good day! Here is a brief analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the rules of public procurement, allowing military units to purchase used vehicles, namely pickups, quad bikes (including buggies), and motorcycles, provided there is a need confirmed by the staffing table. The value of such vehicles must be confirmed by an expert valuation.
2. **Structure and Key Provisions:** The resolution consists of one paragraph that amends paragraph 13 of the Peculiarities of Public Procurement, approved by CMU Resolution No. 1178 of October 12, 2022. The changes concern the addition of subparagraph 24, which regulates the purchase of used vehicles by military units.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:** The most important thing is that the purchase of used vehicles (pickups, quad bikes, and motorcycles) is allowed only to military units authorized
