Analysis of Legislative Acts
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine Regarding Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes accounting prices for bank metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of November 4, 2025. These prices are indicative and used for accounting purposes, but the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Establishing the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies and SDRs
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs as of November 4, 2025. These exchange rates are used for reflection in accounting and NBU’s transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. It is important to note that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the stated rates.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Licensing and Quotas for Timber Export
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the list of goods, the export and import of which are subject to licensing, and establishes quotas for 2025. In particular, licensing is introduced and zero quotas are set for the export of fuel wood and unprocessed timber, except for pine, which effectively prohibits the export of these goods.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Number of Deputy State Secretaries of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the Regulations on the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, changing the number of Deputy State Secretaries. From January 1, 2026, it is allowed to have no more than six deputies, and from November 1, 2026 – no more than five.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Procurement for the NEXT Experimental Unit of the Innovation Development Fund
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the rules of public procurement, allowing the Innovation Development Fund to carry out procurement for the NEXT experimental unit without applying standard procedures, which should speed up the process of providing the unit with the necessary resources.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Renaming the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine renames the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine to the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine. The Ministry of Culture is instructed to prepare and submit proposals for amendments to other legislative acts arising from this.
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Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Liquidation of the Ministry of Culture
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine renames the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine to the Ministry of Cultural Policy of Ukraine. The powers of the head of the liquidation commission, Serhiy Bublykov, are also extended to complete the measures for the liquidation of the already renamed Ministry of Cultural Policy.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Redistribution of Funding for the Zaporizhzhia Region
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the distribution of funds allocated to local state administrations, redistributing funding for the Zaporizhzhia region.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Formula for Distributing Expenditures on Higher Education
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the formula for distributing state budget expenditures on higher education among higher education institutions. In particular, a regional support indicator has been added, and changes also concern support for temporarily displaced higher education institutions and conditions for maintaining the material and technical base.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Payments to Experts of the Ukrainian Youth Fund
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the methodology for determining the amount of payments to experts of the expert councils of the Ukrainian Youth Fund for evaluating youth projects. Payments are calculated as a percentage of the minimum wage, taking into account various types of services provided by experts.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Additional Remuneration for Military Personnel Engaged in Training and Instruction of Personnel
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the procedure for paying additional remuneration to military personnel engaged in training and instruction of personnel in military educational institutions. The amounts of remuneration for various categories of instructor-teaching staff are clarified, and criteria for determining these amounts are established; the resolution applies from August 31, 2025.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on an Experimental Project for the Introduction of the Register of the Museum Fund of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces an experimental project to create the Register of the Museum Fund of Ukraine for recording museum objects and collections in electronic form. The project aims to optimize the accounting, movement, and inventory of museum valuables, as well as to provide access to information about them.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Additional Financial Assistance to Socially Vulnerable Groups of the Population
The Cabinet of Ministers
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This announcement from the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as of November 4, 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 obligated to buy or sell these metals at the specified 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 main provision to consider: these accounting prices are indicative and are not binding for the purchase and sale of banking metals by the National Bank.
### **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 SDR (special drawing rights) for a specific date – November 4, 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. It is important that these rates are used for accounting purposes, 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 these currencies at the specified rates. This means that the official rate is used for accounting purposes but does not guarantee the possibility of exchanging currency at this rate on the foreign exchange market.
### **On Amendments to Appendix 1 to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated December 24, 2024 No. 1481**
Good day! Let’s consider this resolution.
1. **Essence of the law:** The resolution amends the list of goods subject to licensing for export and import and establishes quotas for 2025. In particular, it introduces licensing and establishes zero quotas for the export of fuelwood and rough timber (except pine).
2. **Structure and main provisions:** The resolution amends Appendix 1 to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated December 24, 2024, No. 1481. It adds fuelwood (code 4401) and rough timber, except pine (code 4403), to the list of goods subject to licensing for export, setting a quota of 0 cubic meters for them. This means that the export of these goods requires a license but is effectively prohibited due to the zero quota.
3. **Important provisions for use:** The most important thing is that the export of fuel wood and unprocessed timber (except pine) is now subject to licensing and is effectively terminated by setting a zero quota. This can significantly affect businesses involved in exporting these goods, as it is necessary to obtain a license to carry out export operations, which is virtually impossible to implement due to the quota.
**On Amendments to Paragraph 7 of the Regulations on the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine**
Good day! Now I will explain the main provisions of this resolution to you.
1. **Essence of the law:** The resolution amends the Regulations on the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, namely the number of Deputy State Secretaries of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. Initially, it is allowed to have up to six deputies, and then the number is reduced to five.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The resolution consists of two points and amendments to the Regulations on the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
* The changes only concern the first paragraph of paragraph 7 of the Regulations.
* The first change, which comes into force on January 1, 2026, allows the State Secretary to have no more than six deputies.
* The second change, which comes into force on November 1, 2026, reduces this number to no more than five deputies.
3. **Important provisions for use:**
* The key is that from January 1, 2026, the maximum number of deputies of the State Secretary of the CMU is six, and from November 1, 2026 – five. This is important to consider when organizing the work of the Secretariat and distributing responsibilities.
**On Amendments to Paragraph 9 of the Peculiarities of Public Procurement of Goods, Works and Services for Customers Provided for 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**
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the rules of public procurement, which are in effect during martial law and within 90 days after its termination. The changes concern procurement carried out to support the NEXT experimental unit by the Innovation Development Fund.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution makes changes only to one paragraph (paragraph 9) of the CMU resolution No. 1178 of October 12, 2022. The changes stipulate that the Innovation Development Fund may carry out procurement to support the NEXT experimental unit without applying the standard public procurement procedures defined by the Law “On Public Procurement” and the Peculiarities approved by resolution No. 1178. This is done taking into account the provisions
paragraph 7 of the Procedure for Testing and Research of Special Innovative Technologies by the Innovation Development Fund (approved by CMU Resolution No. 1354 of October 22, 2025).
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The Innovation Development Fund gains the ability to simplify the procurement of goods, works, and services necessary to support the activities of the NEXT experimental unit. This should expedite the process of providing the unit with the necessary resources for testing and researching special innovative technologies.
On the Renaming of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine provides for the renaming of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine to the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine. In fact, the ministry’s name is simplified by removing the reference to strategic communications.
The structure of the resolution consists of two points. The first point directly provides for the renaming of the ministry. The second point assigns the Ministry of Culture the responsibility to prepare and submit proposals for amendments to other legislative acts arising from this renaming.
The most important provision of this resolution is the actual change of the ministry’s name, as it entails the need to make appropriate changes to all regulatory legal acts where the former name of the ministry is mentioned.
Some Issues of Implementing Measures to Complete the Liquidation of the Ministry of Culture
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1395 of October 29, 2025, concerns the completion of the liquidation process of the Ministry of Culture. In fact, the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine is renamed to the Ministry of Cultural Policy of Ukraine. Also, the resolution provides for the extension of the powers of the head of the liquidation commission, Serhiy Bublikov, to complete the liquidation measures of the already renamed Ministry of Cultural Policy.
The structure of the resolution consists of two points. The first point provides for the renaming of the ministry. The second point concerns the extension of the powers of the head of the liquidation commission.
The most important provision is the renaming of the Ministry of Culture to the Ministry of Cultural Policy, which may indicate a change in priorities and approaches in state cultural policy.
On Amendments to the Annex to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 91 of March 25, 2014
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the allocation of funds allocated to local state administrations. In fact, there is a redistribution of
funding for the Zaporizhzhia region.
The structure of the resolution is very simple: it consists of one item that amends the annex to CMU Resolution No. 91 of March 25, 2014. The changes concern only one position – “Zaporizhzhia”, where the numerical values are changed, which probably reflect the amount of funding.
The most important provision is the specific change in the figures that determine the amount of funding for the Zaporizhzhia region. This may affect budgetary programs and projects being implemented in the region.
On Amendments to the Formula for Distribution of State Budget Expenditures for Higher Education Among Higher Education Institutions
Of course, here is a description of this act:
This act amends the formula for the distribution of state budget expenditures for higher education among higher education institutions. The changes concern the calculation of the amount of funding for the stable operation of the institution, in particular, a regional support indicator has been added. Also, the changes concern support for temporarily displaced higher education institutions and conditions for maintaining the material and technical base.
Structurally, the act changes certain clauses and paragraphs in the Formula for the distribution of expenditures, approved by CMU Resolution No. 1146 of December 24, 2019. The main changes include adjusting the formula for calculating the funding of stable activities (FSA) taking into account the stability coefficient (К), the amount of expenditures for educational activities for the previous year (FD), the ratio of the estimated contingent of higher education students (RC), the indicator (T1) and the regional support indicator (RP). Also, the changes concern support for temporarily displaced higher education institutions and conditions for maintaining the material and technical base.
The most important provision is the introduction of the regional support indicator (RP) in the formula for calculating the funding of stable activities, as well as changes regarding the funding of temporarily displaced higher education institutions. The additional amount of funding received by a higher education institution through the application of the regional support indicator should be used to pay salaries to pedagogical and scientific-pedagogical staff.
On Approval of the Methodology for Determining the Amount of Payments to Experts of the Expert Councils of the Ukrainian Youth Fund
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1391 of October 29, 2025, regarding payments to experts of the Ukrainian Youth Fund.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution approves the methodology for determining the amount of payments to experts of the expert councils of the Ukrainian Youth Fund for their work in evaluating youth projects for which the Fund provides grants. This is important to ensure transparency and objectivity in the remuneration of experts.
2. **Structure**
and Key Provisions:**
The resolution consists of a brief introductory part and the Methodology itself. The Methodology defines how payments to experts for reviewing competitive proposals will be calculated. It takes into account the costs of reviewing the proposal, analyzing economic calculations, preparing recommendations, and preparing the decision of the expert council. The amount of payments is calculated as a percentage of the minimum wage established on January 1 of the calendar year.
4. **Key Provisions for Use:**
The most important is the formula for calculating payments, which takes into account the different types of services provided by experts. For an expert, the formula looks like В = В1 + В2 + В3, and for the head of the expert council, another component is added: В = В1 + В2 + В3 + В4. The table clearly defines the cost of each service as a percentage of the minimum wage. This makes it possible to clearly determine the amount of remuneration for experts for their work.
**On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 168 of February 28, 2022**
Good day! I will be happy to help you understand this resolution.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution amends the procedure for paying additional remuneration to military personnel who are engaged in the training of personnel in military educational institutions. It clarifies the amounts of remuneration for various categories of instructor and teaching staff, and also establishes criteria for determining these amounts.
2. **Structure and Key Provisions:**
* The resolution amends paragraph 1-1 of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 168 of February 28, 2022, specifying the amounts of additional remuneration for military personnel holding positions of leadership and instructor-teaching staff in training military units and educational institutions.
* A new Annex 2 is introduced, which establishes specific amounts of additional remuneration by categories of positions of instructor-teaching staff in higher military educational institutions and institutions of professional pre-higher military education.
* The amounts of remuneration vary depending on the position (instructor of the cycle commission, training unit) and the level of training (basic, intermediate, advanced) of the sergeant staff.
* For sergeant instructors who have the status of combatants, an additional remuneration of UAH 30,000 is provided, subject to the appropriate level of training.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* The amount of additional remuneration depends on the position held by the serviceman and his level of training.
* The heads of the relevant ministries and state bodies must approve the lists of positions of instructor-teaching staff in order to determine the right to receive remuneration.
* Servicemen of the sergeant staff, as
and who have the status of a participant in combat operations and the appropriate level of training, are entitled to an increased reward.
* The resolution applies from August 31, 2025.
I hope this helps you better understand this document!
On the implementation of an experimental project on the introduction of the Register of the Museum Fund of Ukraine
The experimental project on the introduction of the Register of the Museum Fund of Ukraine is aimed at creating an information and communication system for the collection, storage and accounting of data on museum objects and collections that are state property. The purpose of the project is to optimize the accounting, movement and inventory of museum valuables, as well as to provide access to information about them.
The resolution approves the Procedure for the implementation of the experimental project, defines the participants (museums and reserves), the coordinator (the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy), establishes that the accounting is kept in electronic form in the Register simultaneously with the paper form. The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy must ensure the implementation of the project, develop the necessary regulatory legal acts and submit a report on the results. The procedure defines the mechanism for the implementation of the project, terms, structure of the Register, rights and obligations of users, procedures for entering data, moving objects, authentication and data protection.
The most important provisions are:
– The procedure for entering data into the Register, including the creation of cards of museum objects and confirmation of information by the head of the museum.
– Procedures for оформлення переміщення музейних предметів як в межах України, так і за кордон, включаючи необхідність погодження з МКІП та отримання свідоцтва на право вивезення.
– Provisions on user authentication, blocking and cancellation of access to the Register, as well as data protection measures.
On interaction with international governmental and non-governmental organizations, national organizations and other partners in order to provide additional assistance in cash or in kind to socially vulnerable groups of the population
Good day! I will be happy to help you understand this resolution.
1. **Essence of the law:**
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine defines the mechanism of interaction between state bodies (in particular, the Ministry of Social Policy and the Pension Fund) and international/national organizations to provide additional financial or in-kind assistance to socially vulnerable groups of the population. This allows attracting additional resources to support those who need it most, without taking this assistance into account when calculating other social benefits.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution consists of three main points.
* **Point 1** defines the list of socially vulnerable groups that may receive additional assistance.
* **Point 2**
t 2** regulates the procedure for providing additional assistance, including sources of funding, conditions, terms, amounts, and reporting. It is important that reimbursement of expenses of banks and organizations that carry out the payment and delivery of assistance is provided for. Emphasis is also placed on the protection of personal data of recipients of assistance.
* **Paragraph 3** stipulates that the formation of lists of recipients of additional assistance is carried out by the Pension Fund of Ukraine on the basis of existing databases. The procedure for transferring funds and providing services for the payment and delivery of assistance is also established.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* **Categories of Recipients:** It is important to clearly understand which categories of the population fall under the definition of socially vulnerable groups in order to correctly identify potential recipients of assistance.
* **Procedure for Interaction:** It is necessary to take into account that the provision of assistance takes place on the basis of agreements between partners, the Ministry of Social Policy, and the Pension Fund, and these agreements determine the conditions, terms, and amounts of assistance.
* **Data Protection:** Special attention should be paid to the protection of personal data of recipients of assistance, as this is a requirement of the law.
* **No Impact on Other Payments:** It is important to remember that the additional assistance received does not affect the amount of other social payments provided in accordance with the law.
On the Implementation of an Experimental Project on Proactive Support for Unemployed Persons to Improve Their Economic Well-being
Certainly, here is a description of the provisions of this act:
1. **Essence of the Law:**
This resolution introduces an experimental project aimed at proactive support for unemployed persons in Ukraine. The purpose of the project is to improve the economic well-being of citizens who have lost their jobs by providing them with prompt access to state support programs in employment and retraining. The project envisages interagency cooperation to ensure comprehensive and timely support in the field of employment.
2. **Structure of the Law and Key Provisions:**
The resolution consists of several parts, including general provisions, the procedure for implementing the experimental project, and the distribution of responsibilities between various state bodies. Key provisions include:
* Approval of the Procedure for implementing the experimental project, which defines the mechanism for proactive support of unemployed persons.
* Identification of participants in the experimental project, including the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Social Policy, the Pension Fund of Ukraine, and the State Employment Service.
* Establishment of sources of funding for the project, including funds from the state budget and the Fund of Mandatory State Social Insurance for Unemployment.
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* Assigning the State Employment Service and the Pension Fund of Ukraine with the responsibilities for the technical support of the project implementation, including the formation of lists of unemployed persons and data exchange.
* Defining the mechanism of electronic information interaction between various state bodies for the exchange of data on unemployed persons.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* **Proactive support:** A set of measures aimed at returning an unemployed person to the labor market before applying to the State Employment Service.
* **List of unemployed persons:** Formed by the Pension Fund of Ukraine based on data on the absence of employment and/or payment of a single contribution within 60 days after dismissal.
* **Electronic interaction:** The State Employment Service receives data on unemployed persons from the Pension Fund of Ukraine and other bodies to form a list of persons for employment and create an electronic personal card of the unemployed person.
* **Interaction with unemployed persons:** Specialists of the State Employment Service inform unemployed persons about employment opportunities, retraining, social guarantees, and other types of support.
* **Exclusions:** The Procedure does not apply to persons with disabilities of groups I and II, recipients of childbirth assistance, certain categories of persons receiving social assistance, and persons studying in full-time or dual form.
On Amendments to the Rules for Granting Access to the Infrastructure of Cable Communication Channels (Electronic Communication Networks)
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Rules for Granting Access to the Infrastructure of Cable Communication Channels.
1. **Essence of the changes:**
The resolution introduces changes to the rules for access to the infrastructure of cable communication channels, simplifying the procedure for placing technical equipment for the provision of services to military formations under martial law. This allows for the prompt provision of communication for military needs.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
The document introduces changes to several clauses of the Rules, in particular:
* Allows the placement of equipment for military needs without prior agreement with the infrastructure owner.
* Establishes the procedure for notifying the infrastructure owner about the placement of equipment and the subsequent conclusion of a contract.
* Defines the grounds for refusing to conclude a contract and the procedure for appealing such a refusal.
* Prohibits the dismantling of equipment installed in compliance with the requirements under a state of emergency and martial law, except in cases of a court decision or the customer’s order.
3. **Most important provisions:**
* Possibility of prompt placement of technical equipment to provide communication for the military
