Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
National Bank of Ukraine – Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes accounting prices for bank metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, for use in accounting purposes. It is important to understand that these prices are indicative and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at these prices. This is information for accounting purposes, not for actual trading operations.
National Bank of Ukraine – Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies
The National Bank of Ukraine sets the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDR) for a specific date. These rates are used for accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and other cases defined by law. It is important to note that these rates are official but do not always reflect the market rate.
Central Election Commission – Regarding the Complaint of the Lviv Regional Organization of the Political Party “Ukrainian Galician Party”
The Central Election Commission considered a complaint regarding the inaction of the Lviv Regional Election Commission regarding the registration of a deputy of the regional council. The CEC partially satisfied the complaint, recognizing the inaction of the REC regarding the failure to consider the issue of registration of the deputy. The REC is obliged to consider the issue of registration of the deputy within the established term, and untimely submission of documents may lead to a delay in registration.
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine – Order on Personnel Changes in the Ministry of Justice
Personnel changes have taken place in the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine: Herman Halushchenko has been removed from the post of Minister of Justice. The temporary performance of the duties of the Minister has been assigned to Liudmyla Suhak, Deputy Minister for European Integration. It is worth paying attention to the fact that the duties of the minister are assigned precisely to the deputy minister for European integration, which may indicate priorities in the ministry’s activities at this stage. Attention should also be paid to the term “temporary,” which indicates that this decision is of a limited-time nature.
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine – Amendments to the Procedure for Evaluating the Performance of Supervisory Boards of State Enterprises
Amendments have been made to the procedure for evaluating the performance of supervisory boards of state unitary enterprises and economic companies with a state share of more than 50%. During the period of martial law, the evaluation of the supervisory board’s performance is carried out either by the management entity or by the general meeting. These changes determine who is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the supervisory board during this period.
President of Ukraine – Regarding Ukraine’s Participation in the UN Climate Change Conference
The President of Ukraine issued an order regarding the organization of Ukraine’s participation in the UN Climate Change Conference. A delegation of Ukraine has been created, its composition and leadership have been determined. The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine must approve instructions for the delegation, agreed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, which ensures the official representation of Ukraine at the international event and defines the framework for the delegation’s activities.
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine – Amendments to the Organization of Rehabilitation in the Field of Health Care
Amendments have been made to the resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the organization of rehabilitation in the field of health care. The procedure for providing rehabilitation assistance in territorial communities, the amount of assistance in outpatient settings, as well as the requirements for heads of rehabilitation departments and specialists, have been clarified. The changes are aimed at improving the provision of rehabilitation services and focus on cooperation with local authorities and other institutions to meet the needs of those who need rehabilitation.
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine – Order on Amendments to the Strategy for Reforming the School Nutrition System
Amendments have been made to the Strategy for Reforming the School Nutrition System for the period up to 2027 and the operational action plan for its implementation in 2025-2027 has been approved. The goal is to improve the quality and accessibility of nutrition in schools, as well as to form a culture of healthy eating. Emphasis is placed on strengthening the financial and institutional capacity of local self-government bodies and the restoration and modernization of dining rooms.
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine – Introduction of an Experimental Project on Advanced Training of Educators
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is introducing an experimental project that will allow educators to independently choose advanced training courses and supervisors. The state will target funding these services, and the goal is to test the “money follows the teacher” mechanism in the field of advanced training of educators. Educators will be able to choose advanced training programs and supervisors through a special information system.
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine – Amendments to the Procedure for Using Subvention for Housing
Amendments have been made to the procedure for using subventions from the state budget to local budgets for the construction and reconstruction of housing for temporary residence. Now, funds can be redistributed if the work on the initially planned object is impossible, and the purchase of building materials for the future is allowed for certain regions where the work is difficult to carry out.
Law of Ukraine – Ratification of the Agreement between Ukraine and Croatia on Cooperation in the Field of Mine Action
The law ratifies the Agreement between Ukraine and Croatia on Cooperation in the Field of Mine Action. The agreement is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the countries on issues related to demining and the elimination of the consequences of mine threats. The law gives legal force to the Agreement between Ukraine and Croatia, which allows to start practical implementation of cooperation in the field of mine action.
Ministry of Finance of Ukraine – Letter on Amendments to the Grant Agreement with the World Bank
Amendments are being made to the grant agreement between Ukraine and the World Bank regarding the “Sustainable, Inclusive, and Environmentally Balanced Entrepreneurship” program. The changes concern the revision of the directions of use of grant funds, in particular, for technical assistance, capacity building, and IT solutions to support the private sector and attract investment. The composition of the steering committee responsible for the implementation of the program has also been updated.
Ministry of Economy of Ukraine – Amendments to the Loan Agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Amendments are being made to the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) regarding the “Sustainable, Inclusive, and Environmentally Balanced Entrepreneurship” program. The main changes concern support for SMEs, the environmental component of support programs, digitalization, and the expansion of export opportunities.
Security Service of Ukraine – Amendments to the Instruction on the Procedure for Selecting Candidates for Training at the Military Institutions of Higher Education of the SBU
Amendments have been made to the Instruction on the procedure for selecting, studying, and admitting candidates for training at higher military educational institutions of the SBU. The changes concern the clarification of certain wordings, bringing them into compliance with current legislation and eliminating technical inaccuracies.
Ministry of Finance of Ukraine – Amendments to the Instruction on the Preparation of Budget Requests for the Local Budget
Technical changes have been made to the Instruction on the preparation of budget requests for the local budget. The changes concern the clarification of wordings, correction of grammatical and stylistic errors, as well as bringing them into compliance with current legislation.
Ministry of Internal Affairs – Amendments to the Procedure for Conducting Medical Examinations in the SECS
Amendments have been made to the procedure for conducting medical examinations for candidates for service and rank and file and commanding staff of the State Criminal Executive Service of Ukraine (SECS). The procedures for medical examination in healthcare facilities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are clarified, in particular, the mechanisms for determining fitness for service and establishing the causal relationship of diseases.
Security Service of Ukraine – Amendments to the Instruction on the Procedure for Selecting Candidates for Training at the Military Institutions of Higher Education of the SBU (2)
This order introduces amendments to the Instruction on the procedure for selecting, studying, and admitting candidates for training at higher military educational institutions (VVNZ) of the Security Service of Ukraine, which train specialists for the needs of the SBU under state order. The changes are aimed at bringing the normative legal act into compliance with the current legislation of Ukraine.
Ministry of Finance of Ukraine – Amendments to the Instruction on the Preparation of Budget Requests for the Local Budget (2)
This order approves amendments to the Instruction on the preparation of budget requests for the local budget. The changes are aimed at improving the process of preparing budget requests, bringing them into compliance with current legislation, in particular the Budget Code of Ukraine, as well as taking into account gender and climate aspects in the formation of budget indicators.
Ministry of Economy of Ukraine – Loan Agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
This agreement provides for a loan to Ukraine in the amount of US $88 million to finance the “Sustainable, Inclusive, and Environmentally Balanced Entrepreneurship” program. The goal of the program is to improve the conditions for sustainable recovery of the private sector in Ukraine by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), improving the business environment, and ensuring access to export markets.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **Regarding the Accounting Price of Bank Metals**
This announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes the accounting prices for bank metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium for a specific date – November 13, 2025. These prices are determined 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 these accounting 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 bank metal, and, in fact, the accounting price.
The main point to consider is that the accounting prices indicated in the announcement are indicative and are not binding for the National Bank of Ukraine to conduct operations for the purchase and sale of bank metals.
### **Regarding the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
This announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine concerns the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – November 13, 2025. The document provides a list of currencies, their codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of currency units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia for each of them. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases provided for by law.
The structure of the announcement is simple: it is a table where each type of currency corresponds to a specific rate. It is important to note that the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell currency at these rates.
The most important thing to use is that these rates are official, but do not necessarily reflect the market rate at which currency can actually be bought or sold. It is also important to pay attention to the date, as exchange rates change daily.
### **Regarding the Complaint of the Lviv Regional Organization of the Political Party “Ukrainian Galician Party”, Registered with the Central Election Commission on October 14, 2025 under No. 21-34-6203, and Certain Issues of the Activity of the Lviv Regional Territorial Election Commission**
Good day!
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution of the Central Election Commission considers the complaint of the Lviv Regional Organization of the Political Party “Ukrainian Galician Party” regarding the inaction of the Lviv Regional Territorial Election Commission (TEC) in the matter of registering a deputy of the oof the regional council. The CEC partially satisfies the complaint, recognizing the inaction of the Lviv Regional Election Commission regarding the failure to consider the issue of registration of a deputy and obliges the Election Commission to consider this issue by November 25, 2025.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The introductory part describes the essence of the complaint and the requirements of the complainant.
* The arguments of the parties are provided: the Lviv Regional Organization of the Political Party “Ukrainian Galician Party” and the Lviv Regional Election Commission.
* The evidence provided by the parties is analyzed, and the actual circumstances of the case are established.
* Based on the analysis, the CEC concludes that there is inaction on the part of the Lviv Regional Election Commission.
* A decision is made: to partially refuse to satisfy the complaint, to recognize the inaction of the Election Commission, and to oblige it to consider the issue of registration of a deputy.
3. **Main provisions important for use:**
* **Deadlines for reviewing documents for registration of a deputy:** The Election Commission must make a decision on registration of a deputy within five days from the date of receipt of the necessary documents.
* **Proper execution of documents:** It is important to ensure the proper execution and timely submission of all necessary documents for registration of a deputy.
* **The obligation of the Election Commission to consider the issue of registration of a deputy:** The Election Commission cannot ignore the issue of registration of a deputy but must consider it within the established deadline.
* **Evidence:** The subject of the complaint must provide evidence to confirm the circumstances to which he refers.
Issues of the Ministry of Justice
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel changes in the Ministry of Justice.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of two points. The first point provides for the removal of Herman Valeriyovych Halushchenko from the post of Minister of Justice of Ukraine. The second point assigns the temporary duties of the Minister of Justice of Ukraine to Lyudmila Petrivna Sugak, who is the Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine for European Integration.
**Main provisions for use:**
It is important that the duties of the minister are assigned to the deputy minister for European integration, which may indicate priorities in the ministry’s activities at this stage. Also, attention should be paid to the term “temporarily,” which indicates that this decision is limited in time.
On Amendments to the Procedure for Evaluating the Activities of the Supervisory Board of a State Unitary Enterprise, a Commercialof a company, in the authorized capital of which more than 50 percent of the shares (stakes) belong to the state
Good day! Here is an analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** The resolution amends the procedure for evaluating the activities of supervisory boards of state unitary enterprises and business companies where the state owns more than 50% of shares (stakes). The changes pertain to the period of martial law, determining who exactly carries out the evaluation of the supervisory board’s activities.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution amends the Procedure for Evaluating the Activities of the Supervisory Board, approved by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 12 of January 10, 2025.
* Paragraph 5-1 has been added, which stipulates that during the period of martial law, the evaluation of the supervisory board’s activities is carried out by the management entity or the general meeting.
* Previous versions of the document did not contain provisions regarding the evaluation of the supervisory board’s activities under martial law conditions.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* Under martial law conditions, the evaluation of the activities of the supervisory board of a state enterprise or business company where the state has a controlling stake is carried out either by the management entity or by the general meeting. This provision is key to understanding who is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the supervisory board during this period.
On the Delegation of Ukraine for Participation in the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Which Will Include the 30th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the 20th Session of the Conference of the Parties Serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, and the 7th Session of the Conference of the Parties Serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement
The Order of the President of Ukraine concerns the organization of Ukraine’s participation in an important international event – the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which will include the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the 20th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, and the 7th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement.
The structure of the order includes three main points. The first point concerns the formation of the delegation of Ukraine, the determination of its composition and leadership. The second point assigns to the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine the task of approving guidelines for the delegation, согласованные with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The third point authorizes the delegation to take
participation in negotiations and decision-making at the Conference.
The most important aspect for the practical application of this order is the clear definition of the delegation’s composition, the imposition of an obligation on the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine to approve guidelines for the delegation, and the granting of authority to the delegation to participate in negotiations and decision-making. This ensures official representation of Ukraine at the international event and defines the scope of the delegation’s activities.
On Amendments to Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1268 of November 3, 2021, and No. 1462 of December 16, 2022
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments made to the resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the organization of rehabilitation in the field of healthcare.
1. **Essence of the Amendments:**
The resolution introduces amendments to existing regulations governing the organization of rehabilitation in Ukraine. The main purpose of the amendments is to clarify and improve the procedure for providing rehabilitation assistance, especially in territorial communities, as well as to regulate issues of staffing rehabilitation departments.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
Amendments are made to two resolutions of the CMU: No. 1268 of November 3, 2021, and No. 1462 of December 16, 2022. The changes concern:
* Definition of rehabilitation provided in the territorial community, and the role of rehabilitation service providers in such communities.
* Scope of rehabilitation assistance in outpatient settings, especially in home rehabilitation.
* Requirements for heads of rehabilitation departments and specialists, in particular prosthetists-orthotists.
* Use of terminology, in particular, replacing “functional assessment tools” with “functioning assessment tools.”
3. **Most Important Provisions:**
* Clarification of the role and capabilities of rehabilitation in territorial communities, including home rehabilitation, and emphasis on cooperation with local authorities and other institutions to ensure the needs of persons requiring rehabilitation.
* Requirements for rehabilitation specialists, in particular regarding their role in providing assistance independently and the duration of the rehabilitation session.
* Clarification of the requirements for prosthetists-orthotists, in particular regarding education and certification.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of the changes!
Some Issues of Implementation of the Strategy for Reforming the School Nutrition System for the Period up to 2027
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