Decree of the President of Ukraine on Amendments to the List of Positions That Can Be Held by Military Personnel
The list of positions that can be held by military personnel has been amended, adding the position of Head of the Odesa City Military Administration. Now, this position can be held by a military serviceman. This means that a person who has the status of a military serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine or another military formation can be appointed to this position.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Launching a New Grant Program for Youth in Small Communities
A new grant program of the President of Ukraine has been launched to support youth initiatives in small territorial communities (up to 5,000 residents). Grants will be awarded from 2026 to implement socially important projects, with a grant size of up to 200,000 hryvnias, which will contribute to the active participation of youth in the development of Ukraine. Previous decrees on grants from the President of Ukraine for gifted youth have also been repealed.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Council for Entrepreneurship Support
Amendments have been made to the Regulations on the Council for Entrepreneurship Support and its composition. The tasks of the Council’s secretariat have been expanded, and the use of Council letterheads has been introduced. The Deputy Head of the Council has been replaced – O.D. Sobolev has been appointed instead of Yu. Svyrydenko.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Reduction and Abolition of Import Duties under the Association Agreement with the EU
The draft decision of the EU-Ukraine Association Committee in Trade Configuration on the reduction and abolition of import duties, as provided for in Article 29(4) of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union, has been approved. This is an important step for the liberalization of trade between Ukraine and the EU.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Sale of the State-Owned Block of Shares of JSC “Sumykhimprom”
The terms of the sale of the state-owned block of shares of the joint-stock company “Sumykhimprom” at an electronic auction have been approved. The starting price of the block of shares has been set, and the buyer’s obligations regarding the company’s activities after privatization have been determined, including the preservation of the main activities, investment in the modernization of production, and compliance with environmental standards.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Changes in the Composition of the Ukrainian Part of the Bilateral Ukrainian-Slovak Commission
Changes have been made to the composition of the Ukrainian part of the Bilateral Ukrainian-Slovak Commission on National Minorities, Education and Culture. The name of the position of Deputy Head of the Commission has been changed, and the words “on Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization” have been excluded.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Amount of Expenses for Charitable Assistance to PJSC “Ukrhydroenergo”
The proposal of the Supervisory Board of PJSC “Ukrhydroenergo” to set the planned amount of expenses for charitable assistance for 2025 in the amount of 473,912 thousand hryvnias has been approved. The Supervisory Board of the company must make appropriate changes to the financial plan of PJSC “Ukrhydroenergo” for 2025.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Reducing Energy Consumption in Ukraine
A target indicator of annual energy consumption reduction in Ukraine has been set at 304 thousand tons of oil equivalent for the period up to December 31, 2030. This indicator is a guideline for the development and implementation of energy-efficient measures.
Decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine on Closing the Proceedings in the Case on Article 472 of the Customs Code of Ukraine
The Constitutional Court of Ukraine closed the proceedings in the case regarding the constitutionality of Article 472 of the Customs Code of Ukraine, which established liability for non-declaration of goods, in connection with amendments to this article.
Ruling of the Grand Chamber of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine on the Law “On De-Sovietization of the Legislation of Ukraine”
The Grand Chamber of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine refused to open constitutional proceedings based on the submission of People’s Deputies regarding the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On De-Sovietization of the Legislation of Ukraine”. The Court did not see sufficient grounds to consider the issue of the constitutionality of excluding certain acts of the times of the USSR and the Ukrainian SSR, which regulated land relations, from the current legislation.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Protection of the Rights of Children Affected by the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation
The resolution is aimed at protecting the rights of children affected by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. The right to receive start-up assistance for children and persons from among them who return to the territory of Ukraine has been established. The amount of assistance is 50,000 hryvnias per child or person from among children and is paid once.
Order of the NACP on Amendments to the Procedure for Conducting a Full Review of Declarations
Amendments have been made to the procedure for conducting a full review of declarations of persons authorized to perform the functions of the state or local self-government. The amount for which a full review is not carried out has been increased from 100 to 150 subsistence minimums. The possibility of suspending the review for the period of military service of the declarant has been added. The procedure for terminating the review if the person is not a subject of declaration or the declaration is not subject to review has been regulated.
Order of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine on the Cancellation of the Order on Individual Seals of Employees of the State Inspectorate for Safety on Land Transport
Order No. 14 of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine dated January 14, 2014, which approved the Regulations on the Individual Seal of an Official and Employee of the State Inspectorate of Ukraine for Safety on Land Transport, has been canceled. This means that the use of such seals is no longer mandatory or legal.
Order of the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine on Changing the Name of the Body in the Regulations on the Certification of Children’s Recreation Facilities
Amendments have been made to the Regulations on the Higher Attestation Commission for State Certification of Children’s Recreation and Rehabilitation Facilities. The name “Ministry of Social Policy” has been changed to “State Service of Ukraine for Children’s Affairs” in the text of the Regulations.
Order of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine on the Cancellation of Form No. 1-Exchange
Order No. 401 of the State Statistics Committee dated September 27, 2010, which approved the Instructions for Completing State Statistical Observation Form No. 1-Exchange (quarterly) “Report on the Activities of the Exchange,” has been canceled. That is, reporting on Form No. 1-Exchange is no longer submitted.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on the Cancellation of the Regulations on the Department of Migration Control Militia
Order No. 570 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine cancels Order No. 142 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, which approved the Regulations on the Department of Migration Control Militia of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. This means that the activities of the relevant department are no longer regulated by these regulations.
Order of the SESU of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Organizing Official Training of the Civil Protection Service
Amendments have been made to the Procedure for Organizing Official Training of Rank and File and Senior Personnel of the Civil Protection Service. The categories of persons to whom the Procedure applies, the organization of official training in the SESU apparatus, the procedure for planning and conducting classes, as well as evaluating the results of training, including physical training, have been clarified.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals**
This document is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for banking metals, namely gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of October 16, 2025.
The structure of the notification is simple: a table containing the digital code, letter code, number of troy ounces, and name of the banking metal, as well as the accounting price per troy ounce of each metal. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.
The most important thing to understand when using this notification is that the accounting prices published by the NBU are indicative and can be used for accounting and reporting purposes, but are not mandatory for the purchase and sale of banking metals.
### **On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine on the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – October 16, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of currencies, each identified by a numeric and letter code, indicating the number of units of currency and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to it. It is important that these rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases provided for by law.
The most important provision is that the NBU does not undertake to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates. This means that the exchange rate is used as a benchmark, but real transactions can be carried out at other exchange rates determined by the market.
### **On Amending Article 2-1 of the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 126/2017 of May 3, 2017**
Good day! Here is an analysis of the provided Decree of the President of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the Decree:** This Decree amends the list of positions that can be filled by military personnel in state bodies, adding to this list the position of Head of the Odesa City Military Administration of the Odesa District of the Odesa Region.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The Decree consists of two articles. The first article makes a direct amendment to the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 126/2017, supplementing the list of positions. The second article stipulates that the Decree shall enter into force on the day of its publication. The changes concern the expansion of the list of positions that can be filled by military personnel, including the Head of the Odesa City Military Administration.
3. **Key provisions for use:** The most important provision is that the position of Head of the Odesa City Military Administration is now officially
may be replaced by a serviceman. This means that a person who has the status of a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine or other military formation may be appointed to this position. **IMPORTANT**
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On Grants of the President of Ukraine for Youth from Small Territorial Communities
Good day! I will gladly analyze this Presidential Decree for you.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This Decree initiates a new grant program of the President of Ukraine, aimed at supporting youth initiatives in small territorial communities (up to 5,000 residents). Grants will be provided from 2026 for the implementation of socially important projects that will contribute to the active participation of young people in the development of Ukraine. The Decree also cancels previous decrees regarding grants of the President of Ukraine for gifted youth.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The Decree consists of 4 points.
* **Point 1** establishes the establishment of annual grants for youth from small communities from 2026.
* **Point 2** instructs the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to develop Regulations on these grants, providing for a grant amount of up to UAH 200,000, and to ensure funding from the state budget.
* **Point 3** cancels previous decrees regulating grants for gifted youth.
* **Point 4** defines the date of entry into force of the Decree – from the date of its publication.
3. **Key provisions for use:** The most important thing is that the Decree lays the foundation for a new program to support youth initiatives in small communities. For young people living in such communities, this is an opportunity to receive funding for the implementation of their projects. The key will be the Regulations on grants, which must be developed by the Cabinet of Ministers, as it will define the detailed conditions for receiving grants, criteria for selecting projects and the procedure for using funds.
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Issues of the Council on Entrepreneurship Support
Good day! Here is an analysis of the Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Council for Entrepreneurship Support:
1. **Essence of the Decree:** The Decree amends the Regulations on the Council for Entrepreneurship Support and its personal composition. The changes concern the expansion of the tasks of the Council’s secretariat and the introduction of the use of Council letterheads. Also, there is a replacement of the Deputy Head of the Council – O.D. Sobolyev was appointed instead of Yu. Svyrydenko.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The Decree consists of two articles.
* Article 1 amends Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 421/2025, namely:
* The eighth paragraph of paragraph 8 of the Regulations on the Council has been amended, expanding the list of tasks related to ensuring the activities of the Council.
* Paragraph 13 has been added, which provides for the use of letterheads with its name by the Council.
* The personal composition of the Council has been changed: the Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture has been introduced.
the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine O.D. Sobolieva as the Deputy Head of the Council, and Yu. Svyrydenko was dismissed from the position of Deputy Head.
* Article 2 defines the date of entry into force of the Decree – from the date of its publication.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* The Council for Entrepreneurship Support must now use its own letterheads.
* The Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine is the Deputy Head of the Council, which should be taken into account when organizing its work.
* The Secretariat of the Council has expanded powers regarding organizational and technical support of the Council’s activities.
**On Approval of the Draft Decision of the EU-Ukraine Association Committee in Trade Configuration on the Reduction and Elimination of Import Duties in Accordance with Article 29(4) of the Association Agreement between Ukraine, of the one part, and the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the other part**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the approval of the draft decision of the EU-Ukraine Association Committee in Trade Configuration. The essence of this decision is to reduce and eliminate import duties, as provided for in Article 29(4) of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union.
The structure of the order is simple: it consists of a single paragraph that directly approves the draft decision of the Association Committee. The text does not mention any changes compared to previous versions, as this order is the primary act regarding the approval of a specific draft decision.
The most important provision of this order is the approval of the draft decision on the reduction and elimination of import duties, which is an important step for the liberalization of trade between Ukraine and the EU within the framework of the Association Agreement.
**Issues of Sale of a Block of Shares of the Joint-Stock Company “Sumykhimprom” at an Electronic Auction with Conditions**
Of course, here is an analysis of the provided order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The order concerns the sale of the state-owned block of shares of the joint-stock company “Sumykhimprom” at an electronic auction with certain conditions. It approves the terms of sale, sets the starting price of the block of shares, and defines the buyer’s obligations regarding the company’s activities after privatization.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of three points and an annex with the terms of sale. It determines the number of shares to be sold (99.9952% of the authorized capital), sets the starting price at UAH 1,088,081,281, obliges the State Property Fund to inform the Cabinet of Ministers on the implementation of the terms of the purchase and sale agreement, and cancels the previous order on this issue. The terms of sale define the circle of potential buyers, their obligations,
