Digest of Legislation of Ukraine
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine regularly sets accounting prices for bank metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used by financial institutions for accounting, reporting, and valuation of assets in bank metals. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at these accounting prices; they serve only as an indicator of market value.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Establishing the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia
The National Bank of Ukraine daily sets the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, as well as for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. The NBU is not obliged to carry out foreign currency purchase and sale transactions at the established official rate.
Order of the President of Ukraine on Signing an Agreement with the European Investment Bank
The President of Ukraine authorized the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Svitlana Hrynchuk, to sign the Letter of Amendment to the Financial Agreement with the European Investment Bank regarding the “Hydropower Rehabilitation” project. This will allow the implementation of an important infrastructure project in the energy sector.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Redistribution of State Budget Expenditures
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine redistributed budget funds, reducing expenditures on additional subvention to local budgets in de-occupied territories by UAH 1.486 billion. These funds were redirected to the Reserve Fund to ensure prompt response to unforeseen situations.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the State Medical Care Guarantee Program
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amended the state medical care guarantee program for 2025, expanding the list of institutions that can provide services for medical examination of persons organized by territorial recruitment and social support centers. Now, not only communal but also state healthcare institutions can conclude agreements with the National Health Service of Ukraine for the provision of such services.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Organization of Recreation and Recuperation of Children
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the procedure for organizing recreation and recuperation of children of military personnel, internally displaced persons, war veterans, and family members of deceased defenders in institutions of the western regions of Ukraine. The program is financed from the state budget, and the selection of institutions and receipt of services by parents are regulated by a special procedure.
Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the Application of Sanctions to Legal Entities
The National Security and Defense Council adopted a decision on the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) to legal entities, the list of which is defined in the annex to the decision. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, and the Commission on State Awards and Heraldry are responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of sanctions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine must inform international bodies about the application of sanctions and initiate the introduction of similar measures.
Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the Application of Sanctions to Individuals
The National Security and Defense Council adopted a decision on the application of sanctions to individuals, the list of which is given in the annex to the decision. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, and the Commission on State Awards and Heraldry are responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of sanctions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine must inform international bodies about the application of sanctions and initiate the introduction of similar measures.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Enacting the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council Regarding Sanctions
The President of Ukraine enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council on the application of sanctions to individuals and legal entities. Control over the implementation of the decision is entrusted to the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Establishing the Honorary Distinction “For Courage and Bravery”
The President of Ukraine established the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery” to recognize military units and formations for heroism during the defense of Ukraine. The first military unit awarded this honorary award was the 78th Separate Air Assault Regiment of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Regulations on the Social Project “Active Parks”
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amended the Regulations on the social project “Active Parks – Locations of Healthy Ukraine,” aimed at improving the organization and conduct of events, involving various population groups in recreational physical activity. Particular attention is paid to involving persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, war veterans, and members of their families in activities.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Priority Areas of Scientific Activity
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted as a basis the draft Law of Ukraine on Priority Areas of Scientific, Scientific-Technical and Innovative Activity. The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Education, Science and Innovation was instructed to finalize the draft law and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Supporting Certain Categories of Persons for the Winter Period
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduced the “Winter Support” program, which provides for a one-time cash assistance of 6,500 hryvnias to orphans, children with disabilities, children from low-income families, internally displaced persons with group I disabilities, and single pensioners who receive a pension not exceeding four subsistence minimums. The funds are earmarked for the purchase of clothing, footwear, and medicines.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Redistribution of Budget Funds to the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine redistributed budget funds allocated to the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure for 2025, redirecting funds from the debt repayment program to the program for the development and maintenance of public roads. The directions of use of funds provided for the development of road infrastructure and support for the rapid recovery of Ukraine have also been expanded.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Increasing Funding for the Restoration of Facilities in the Kyiv and Chernihiv Regions
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine increased funding for the restoration of facilities in the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions that were affected by armed aggression. The funds are directed to major repairs, reconstruction of residential buildings, educational institutions, and other infrastructure facilities.
Order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on Amendments to the Register of ATO/JFO Volunteers
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine amended the procedure for the formation and maintenance of the Register of Volunteers Engaged in Activities in the ATO/JFO Zone, clarifying the wording, correcting grammatical and technical errors in the text of the previous order.
Order of the State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting on Amendments to the Instruction on Clerical Work on Citizens’ Appeals
The State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting made technical amendments to the Instruction on Clerical Work on Citizens’ Appeals, excluding one word and changing the numbering of points.
Order of the State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting on Determining the Structural Unit Responsible for Maintaining Clerical Work on Citizens’ Appeals
The State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting identified the “Responsible Unit” to which the direct maintenance of clerical work on citizens’ appeals is assigned, and updated references to other internal instructions.
Order of the State Tax Service of Ukraine on Simplifying Access to Information from the Register of Volunteers
The State Tax Service of Ukraine amended the procedure for the formation and maintenance of the Register of Volunteers Involved in the Anti-Terrorist Operation and/or Measures to Ensure National Security and Defense of Ukraine, in order to improve the process of obtaining information from the register by volunteers and simplify electronic interaction with the STS.
Order of the State Agency of Ukraine PlayCity on Approving the Procedure for Obtaining Information and Documents Regarding Gambling
The State Agency of Ukraine PlayCity approved the Procedure for Obtaining Information and Documents Relating to Activities on the Organization and Conduct of Gambling and/or Advertising of Gambling. It defines the mechanism by which PlayCity can obtain the necessary data from gambling organizers, advertisers, manufacturers, and distributors of advertising to exercise control and implement its powers.
Order of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights on Amendments to the Composition of the Advisory Council
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights made changes to the composition of the Advisory Council under the Commissioner, in order to provide more effective advisory, analytical, and expert support, especially in the context of martial law and social transformations.
Order of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights on Approving the New Edition of the Regulations on the Advisory Council
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights approved the new edition of the Regulations on the Advisory Council under the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights. The Regulations define the Advisory Council as a permanent advisory body that operates on a voluntary basis to support the Commissioner in matters of protecting human rights and freedoms.
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 regarding the accounting prices for banking metals as of November 12, 2025.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The document contains a table with information on the accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. For each metal, the numerical and alphabetical code, the number of troy ounces (1), and the actual accounting price in hryvnias are indicated. It is important to note that the NBU states that these prices do not oblige it to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
These accounting prices can be used for:
* Accounting and reporting of financial institutions.
* Valuation of assets denominated in banking metals.
* Indicative determination of the value of metals in the Ukrainian market.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official notification from 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 – November 12, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their numerical and alphabetical codes, the number of currency/SDR units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to them. It is important to note that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law.
The most important provision of this notification is the fixing of official exchange rates for a specific date. These rates are a benchmark for accounting and other operations defined by law, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at these rates.
### **On authorizing S. Hrynchuk to sign Letter of Amendment No. 5 to the Financial Agreement (Hydropower Rehabilitation Project) between Ukraine and the European Investment Bank**
This order of the President of Ukraine authorizes the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Svitlana Hrynchuk, to sign Letter of Amendment No. 5 to the Financial Agreement between Ukraine and the European Investment Bank regarding the Hydropower Rehabilitation Project.
The structure of the order is simple: it consists of one paragraph containing a specific instruction. The main point is to grant authority to a specific person – the Minister of Energy – to sign an important financial document.
The most important provision of this order is precisely
authorization of the Minister of Energy to sign the Letter of Amendment. This means that only this person has the right to represent Ukraine in signing this legally binding document.
On the Redistribution of Certain State Budget Expenditures Provided to the Ministry of Finance for 2025
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the redistribution of state budget expenditures provided to the Ministry of Finance for 2025. The essence of the order is to redirect funds from the program of additional subvention to local budgets in de-occupied and other territories affected by the aggression of the Russian Federation to the Reserve Fund.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The order consists of two points.
* The first point provides for a decrease in expenditures under the budget program “Additional subvention from the state budget to local budgets for the implementation of powers of local self-government bodies in the de-occupied, temporarily occupied, and other territories of Ukraine that have been negatively affected due to the full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation” in the amount of UAH 1,486,427 thousand.
* At the same time, expenditures under the budget program “Reserve Fund” are increased by the same amount – UAH 1,486,427 thousand.
* The second point assigns the Ministry of Finance the responsibility to make the corresponding changes to the schedule of the state budget.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
* The order is the basis for the redistribution of budget funds between the specified programs.
* Local authorities should take into account the reduction in the amount of additional subvention when planning and implementing expenditures.
* The Ministry of Finance must ensure that changes are reflected in the budget reporting.
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1503 of December 24, 2024
Good afternoon! Here is a brief analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the previous resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which regulates the implementation of the state guarantees program for medical care for the population in 2025. The amendments concern the medical examination of persons organized by territorial centers of recruitment and social support.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The resolution amends two points of the previous resolution No. 1503 of December 24, 2024.
* The first amendment allows healthcare institutions of state ownership to provide medical services under the package “Medical examination of persons organized by territorial centers of recruitment and social support.”
* The second amendment clarifies,
that agreements with the National Health Service of Ukraine (NHSU) under this package can be concluded by both communal property institutions, designated by local administrations, and state property institutions, designated by the Ministry of Health.
3. **Most Important Provisions:** The most important is the expansion of the range of healthcare institutions that can provide medical examination services for territorial recruitment and social support centers. This means that now not only communal but also state institutions can be involved in this program, which could potentially increase the accessibility and effectiveness of medical examinations.
**Some Issues of Implementing Measures in 2025 to Protect from the Consequences of Armed Aggression by the Russian Federation in Health and Recreation Facilities Located in the Western Regions of Ukraine, for Children of Servicemen of the State Border Guard Service, the National Guard, Police Officers, Persons of the Rank and File and Senior Staff of the Civil Protection Service, Internally Displaced Persons, Persons Being Discharged or Discharged from Military Service from Among War Veterans with Special Merits to the Homeland, Family Members of Deceased (Dead) Defenders of Ukraine by Restoring Their Physical and Mental Health**
Good day! Of course, I will help you understand this act.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine defines the mechanism for organizing recreation and rehabilitation for children of certain categories of the population (children of military personnel, internally displaced persons, war veterans, and family members of deceased defenders) in institutions located in the western regions of Ukraine. The financing of these measures is carried out from the state budget. The resolution defines the procedure for selecting recreation and rehabilitation facilities, the procedure for concluding agreements with them, and the mechanism for parents or legal representatives of children to receive services.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of two main parts:
* Approval of two procedures:
* Procedure for implementing measures to protect against the consequences of armed aggression by the Russian Federation in health and recreation facilities. It defines the criteria for selecting institutions, the procedure for submitting and considering proposals, the terms of concluding agreements, and the mechanism for parents to receive services.
* Procedure for using funds provided in the state budget. It regulates the financial aspects of the program implementation, including the allocation of funds, payment for services, and reporting.
* Definition of tasks for the Social Insurance Fund.
regarding the organization and informational support of the program.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* **Selection Criteria for Institutions:** Health and recreation institutions must meet certain criteria, including having a license, compliance with sanitary standards, availability of qualified personnel, and ensuring the safety of children.
* **Procedure for Obtaining Services:** Parents or legal representatives of children must submit a specific list of documents to the selected health and recreation institution to obtain consent for the provision of services.
* **Financing:** The resolution defines the maximum cost of one bed-day for a child’s stay in a health and recreation institution, as well as the procedure for paying for services to institutions.
* **Monitoring and Control:** The Social Protection Fund for Persons with Disabilities monitors the fulfillment of the terms of the contract by health and recreation institutions, and the State Service for Children’s Affairs controls the observance of children’s rights during the provision of services.
I hope this helps you better understand this act!
### **On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)**
The Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of November 9, 2025, enacted by the Decree of the President of Ukraine, concerns the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) to legal entities. The decision supports the proposals of the Security Service of Ukraine regarding the application of sanctions, the list of legal entities to which sanctions are applied is specified in the annex to the decision. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the SSU, the NBU, and the Commission on State Awards and Heraldry must ensure the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of these sanctions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine should inform international bodies about the application of sanctions and initiate the introduction of similar measures.
The structure of the decision includes four main points, as well as an annex containing a list of legal entities to which sanctions are applied. The main provisions define the procedure for applying sanctions, those responsible for their implementation and monitoring, as well as the mechanism for informing international partners.
The most important thing for using this decision is the annex, which contains a list of legal entities to which sanctions are applied. Also important is paragraph 3, which defines the bodies responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of sanctions, as these bodies ensure the practical application of the decision.
