Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
National Bank of Ukraine (NBU)
The NBU notice establishes accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) as of November 5, 2025. These prices are indicated 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 these accounting prices.
The document is a notice from the NBU regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs as of November 5, 2025. It contains a list of currencies, their codes, the number of currency units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of them. These rates are used for accounting and other cases defined by law, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
Decree of the President of Ukraine Regarding the Staff of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC)
The decree defines the maximum number of employees of the NSDC Staff (252 full-time positions), approves its structure, and repeals the previous decree on this issue. The Secretary of the NSDC is obliged to bring the staffing schedule into compliance with this Decree. The decree is the basis for the formation of the staffing schedule of the NSDC Staff and the organization of its activities.
Decisions of the NSDC and Decrees of the President Regarding Sanctions
The decision of the NSDC dated October 31, 2025, enacted by the Decree of the President of Ukraine, concerns the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) against individuals and legal entities. The decision supports the proposals of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) regarding the imposition of sanctions, the lists of which are attached to the decision. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the SBU, the NBU, and other bodies are instructed to ensure the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of these sanctions.
The Decree of the President of Ukraine puts into effect the decision of the NSDC dated October 31, 2025, regarding the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions). The decree legalizes and puts into effect the sanctions approved by the NSDC, and control over the execution is entrusted to the Secretary of the NSDC. The decision of the NSDC, which is put into effect by this Decree, defines the list of persons to whom sanctions are applied, as well as the types and terms of these sanctions.
Orders of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (CMU)
The order of the CMU determines that, in connection with the renaming of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, the Deputy Minister and the First Deputy Minister continue to perform their duties as Deputy Minister of Culture of Ukraine. The order ensures the continuity of the duties of the deputy ministers after the renaming of the ministry, which contributes to the stability and efficiency of the work of the state authority.
The CMU’s order provides for the submission to the NSDC of proposals for the application of sanctions against individuals and legal entities in connection with the decisions of the Council of the EU. Proposals for sanctions must be submitted to the NSDC within three days. Ministries and departments are obliged to ensure the implementation of the NSDC decision, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must inform the competent authorities of the EU, the USA and other states about the application of sanctions.
The CMU’s order provides for the dismissal of a specific person, Oleksandr Anatoliiovych Banchuk, from the post of Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine. The basis for dismissal is paragraph four of part two of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine “On Central Bodies of Executive Power”.
The CMU’s order cancels the previous order dated March 11, 2025, No. 214, which concerned the allocation of funds from the reserve fund of the state budget. The government recognized the previous decision as not implemented and therefore annulled it.
The CMU’s order concerns the transfer of non-residential premises in the city of Monastyryska, Ternopil region, from communal to state ownership. The premises are transferred to the sphere of management of the State Judicial Administration.
The CMU’s order provides for the allocation of funds from the reserve fund of the state budget to the Sumy Regional State Administration (for the Sumy Regional Military Administration) for the purchase of fuel and lubricants to ensure the stable functioning of the life support systems of the population in the autumn-winter period.
Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (CMU)
The CMU resolution amends a number of government acts to improve support for war veterans and promote their economic adaptation. In particular, opportunities for involving veterans in socially useful works are expanded, access to vouchers for education, grants for starting a business is simplified, and the role of specialists in supporting veterans is strengthened.
The CMU resolution amends the procedures for providing microgrants and grants for business development, in particular for combatants and members of their families. The changes concern the increase in the amount of microgrants, the expansion of the list of family members who can receive a grant, as well as the clarification of the conditions for receiving and returning funds. Also, the changes are aimed at supporting entrepreneurs from creative industries and those who operate in war-affected regions.
The CMU resolution defines how to use the balances of local budgets that were formed at the end of 2024 due to additional subsidies from the state budget. These funds should be directed to creating safe conditions in educational institutions, in particular for the creation of protective structures. Mechanisms for the redistribution of these funds between local budgets for the same purposes are also defined.
Orders of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
The order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine defines the criteria by which enterprises of the defense-industrial complex, aviation and space industries are determined as important for the national economy. This is necessary for reserving conscripted employees of these enterprises for the period of mobilization and wartime.
The order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine makes technical amendments to the previous order No. 604 dated September 14, 2025, which concerns the issues of recognition as participants in combat operations, war participants and the procedure for issuing relevant certificates and benefits. Corrections are made to the procedures related to obtaining the status of a combat veteran and related benefits.
The order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine makes technical amendments to the previous order No. 605 dated September 14, 2025, which concerns changes to the Regulations on road safety of the State Special Transport Service. The changes are technical and relate only to wording.
The order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine makes changes to the organizational structure and subordination of the Road Safety Service (RSS) of the State Special Transport Service. It clarifies the elements that make up the RSS and to whom these elements are directly subordinate.
Orders of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine (MIA)
The order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine cancels the previous order dated May 19, 2016, No. 387, which approved the Instruction on the organization of control over the execution of documents in the SES system. This decision was made in order to bring the normative legal act into compliance with current legislation.
The order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine cancels the previous order dated April 23, 2012, No. 350, which approved the Instruction on the organization of control over the execution of documents in the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine No. 646 dated September 23, 2025 cancels the previous order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 916 dated July 29, 2015, which regulated the issue of medical support for the National Guard of Ukraine.
Orders of the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine
The order of the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine cancels the previous order of the same ministry dated March 7, 2013, No. 106, which concerned the application of the provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On measures for legislative support of pension system reform”.
Orders of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)
The SBU order makes technical amendments to the previous order regarding the departmental award of the SBU “Firearms”. The changes concern the numbering and wording of individual paragraphs.
The order amends the procedure for awarding the SBU departmental award “Firearm”, bringing it into compliance with the Disciplinary Statute of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The requirements for persons who may be awarded this award are also clarified.
Orders of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine
Order No. 514 dated October 9, 2025 recognizes as invalid several previous orders of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, which concerned the provisions on the territorial bodies of the State Treasury Service of Ukraine.
Orders of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
The order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine amends the form of the application used for state registration of public formations. This update is necessary to bring it into compliance with the experimental project, which allows public organizations to operate on the basis of a model statute.
Orders of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine
Order of the Ministry of Health No. 1407 approves the Regulation, which determines how chaplains and their assistants carry out their activities in healthcare facilities and rehabilitation centers. The main goal is to meet the spiritual and religious needs of patients, their families, and employees of these institutions.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **Regarding Accounting Price of Banking Metals**
This notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes the accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, for a specific date – November 5, 2025. These prices are indicated per one 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 these accounting prices.
The structure of the notification is simple: it contains a table with codes (numerical and alphabetical), the quantity of troy ounces, the name of the banking metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias.
The main provision to consider is that the specified accounting prices are indicative and are not binding for the purchase and sale of banking metals by the National Bank of Ukraine.
### **Regarding the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
Certainly, here is an analysis of the provided document:
1. **Essence of the Document:** The 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 – November 5, 2025. It contains a list of currencies, their codes, the number of currency units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of them.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The document is in the form of a table indicating:
* Currency numeric code
* Currency alphabetic code
* Number of currency/SDR units
* Currency/SDR name
* Official exchange rate of the hryvnia
* At the bottom of the table, there is a note stating 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. It is important that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
* Source of information – the official NBU website.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* The official exchange rates of the hryvnia specified in the document are valid only for November 5, 2025.
* These rates are used for accounting purposes and other cases stipulated by the legislation of Ukraine.
* The NBU does not guarantee the possibility of buying or selling currency at these rates. This means that the real market rate may differ.
* Information on exchange rates is taken from the official NBU website, which makes it reliable.
### **Issues of the Apparatus of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Decree of the President of Ukraine regarding the Staff of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the Law:** The Decree defines the maximum number of employees of the Staff of the NSDCU, approves its structure, and repeals the previous decree on this issue. In fact, this is an organizational document that establishes the “staffing table” for the NSDCU.
2. **Structure of the Law:**
* Clause 1: Approves the maximum number of employees of the Staff of the NSDCU (252 staff units).
* Clause 2: Approves the structure of the Staff of the NSDCU (attached to the Decree).
* Clause 3: Declares invalid the previous Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 76/2021 of February 26, 2021.
* Clause 4: Obliges the Secretary of the NSDCU to bring the staffing table into compliance with this Decree.
* Clause 5: Indicates the date of entry into force of the Decree – from the date of its publication.
The annex to the Decree contains a list of structural units of the Staff of the NSDCU, including services, departments, and other positions.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* The maximum number of employees of the Staff of the NSDCU is 252 staff units.
* The structure of the Staff of the NSDCU includes the Secretary of the NSDCU, his deputies, the Head of the Staff, services, departments, and other units, each of which has its own specific functions.
* The Decree is the basis for the formation of the staffing table of the Staff of the NSDCU and the organization of its activities.
* It also repeals the previous decree that regulated this issue, so it is necessary to be guided by this new document.
**On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)**
The Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of October 31, 2025, enacted by the Decree of the President of Ukraine, concerns the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) against individuals and legal entities. This decision supports the proposals of the Security Service of Ukraine regarding the imposition of sanctions.
The structure of the decision includes the main part, which defines the support for the SBU’s proposals on sanctions, and two appendices containing lists of individuals and legal entities to whom these sanctions apply. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the SBU, the National Bank of Ukraine, and the Commission on State Awards and Heraldry are instructed to ensure the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of these sanctions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine must inform international bodies about the application of sanctions and initiate the introduction of similar measures on their part.
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The most important provision of this decision is the direct application of sanctions to the persons specified in the appendices, which may have a significant impact on their economic activities and international relations.
On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)
The Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of October 31, 2025, enacted by the Decree of the President of Ukraine, concerns the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) to individuals. The decision supports the proposals of the Security Service of Ukraine regarding the application of sanctions and identifies the list of individuals to whom these sanctions apply (according to the annex to the decision). The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, and other bodies are instructed to ensure the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of these sanctions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine must inform international bodies about the application of sanctions and initiate the introduction of similar measures on their part.
The structure of the decision includes: a preamble stating the basis for the decision (Article 5 of the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions”), the main part containing the decision to support the SSU’s proposals and the application of sanctions, as well as a list of bodies responsible for the implementation and monitoring of sanctions. The annex to the decision contains a list of individuals to whom sanctions are applied.
The most important provision of this decision is the direct application of sanctions to individuals identified in the annex. This means that various restrictive measures may be applied to these individuals, such as asset blocking, restrictions on entry into Ukraine, prohibition of certain types of activities, etc.
On the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of October 31, 2025 “On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)”
This Decree of the President of Ukraine enacts the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) of October 31, 2025, regarding the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions). In fact, the Decree legalizes and puts into effect the sanctions approved by the NSDC. Control over implementation is assigned to the Secretary of the NSDC. The Decree comes into force on the day of its publication.
The structure of the Decree is very simple: it consists of three paragraphs, where the first paragraph enacts the decision of the NSDC, the second defines the respresponsible for control, and the third establishes the date of entry into force.
The most important provision is that the NSDC decision itself, which is put into effect by this Decree, determines the list of persons to whom sanctions are applied, as well as the types and terms of these sanctions. To understand the essence of the sanctions, it is necessary to analyze the NSDC decision itself, which is an annex to this Decree.
On the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine dated October 31, 2025 “On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)”
This Decree of the President of Ukraine puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) of October 31, 2025, regarding the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions). The Decree effectively legalizes and puts into effect the list of sanctions determined by the NSDC. Control over implementation is entrusted to the Secretary of the NSDC.
The structure of the Decree consists of three points: putting into effect the NSDC decision, assigning control over implementation, and determining the date of entry into force of the Decree. The Decree is accompanied by the NSDC decision itself, which contains a list of persons to whom sanctions are applied and a list of restrictive measures.
The most important provision of this Decree is the NSDC decision itself, which determines the list of persons to whom sanctions are applied and the types of sanctions applied to them. This decision is key to understanding who is subject to sanctions and for what, as well as what restrictions will be applied.
On the Extension of the Performance of Duties of Deputy Minister
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues in executive bodies. It stipulates that, in connection with the renaming of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, the Deputy Minister, Ivan Ivanovych Verbytskyi, continues to perform his duties as Deputy Minister of Culture of Ukraine.
The structure of the order consists of two points: the first point directly concerns the extension of the performance of duties by the deputy minister, and the second point determines the date of entry into force of the order.
The most important provision of this order is that it ensures the continuity of the deputy minister’s duties after the renaming of the ministry, which contributes to the stability and efficiency of the state authority.
On the Extension of the Performance of Duties of the First Deputy Minister
### **On the Continuation of the Performance of Duties of the First Deputy Minister of Culture of Ukraine**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the continuation of the performance of duties of the First Deputy Minister of Culture of Ukraine. It was issued in connection with the renaming of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine.
The order consists of two clauses. Clause 1 stipulates that Hryhorenko Halyna Volodymyrivna continues to serve as the First Deputy Minister of Culture of Ukraine, considering the renaming of the ministry. Clause 2 establishes the date of entry into force of the order – November 3, 2025.
The most important provision of this order is the confirmation of the powers of a specific person (Hryhorenko H.V.) in the position of First Deputy Minister of Culture of Ukraine after the reorganization of the ministry. This ensures the continuity of the performance of functions and powers of the official in the context of administrative changes.
### **On Submitting Proposals Regarding the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions) in Accordance with the Decisions of the Council of the European Union**
Good day! Here is an analysis of the provided order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the order:**
The order envisages the submission for consideration by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of proposals regarding the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) against individuals and legal entities specified in the appendices to the order, in connection with the decisions of the Council of the European Union on restrictive measures.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of three clauses.
* Clause 1 provides for the approval and submission of proposals on sanctions for consideration by the NSDC within three days. The basis is the decision of the EU Council on restrictive measures and the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions.”
* Clause 2 assigns to a number of ministries and departments the obligation to ensure the implementation of the NSDC decision on the application of sanctions, monitoring of implementation and effectiveness.
* Clause 3 obliges the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to inform the competent authorities of the EU, the USA and other states about the application of sanctions.
3. **Most important provisions:**
The most important is clause 1, as it defines the list of persons to whom it is proposed to apply sanctions, and the deadline for submitting proposals for consideration by the NSDC. Also important is clause 2, which defines those responsible for the implementation of the decision on sanctions and monitoring their effectiveness.
### **On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding Proactive Support for War Veterans and S**
