Digest of changes in the legislation of Ukraine
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the establishment of accounting prices for banking metals
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum and palladium) for internal accounting and reporting. These prices are not mandatory for purchase and sale by the NBU, but are only a guideline. The notification contains the digital and literal code of the metal, the number of troy ounces, and the accounting price in hryvnias.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDR
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDR (special drawing rights) for a specific date. These rates are used for accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service, and in other cases provided for by law. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the indicated rates, the official rate is only a guideline.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on changes in the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff
The Decree of the President of Ukraine makes changes to the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff, namely, Andriy Yermak is removed from the composition. The decree comes into force from the day of its official publication. The decree amends the previous Decree of the President of Ukraine dated February 24, 2022 No. 72/2022, which concerned the formation of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on changes in the composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC)
The Decree of the President of Ukraine makes changes to the personal composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC). According to the Decree, the person indicated as A. Yermak is removed from the composition of the NSDC. The decree comes into force from the day of its official publication and amends the previous Decree of the President of Ukraine dated July 19, 2025 No. 501/2025.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on awarding the annual Prize of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to pedagogical workers
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine awards the annual Prize to pedagogical workers of preschool, general secondary, vocational and extracurricular education institutions for special achievements in the education and upbringing of students. The list of 46 pedagogical workers who were awarded the prize is contained in the resolution. The Office of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Administration ensures the production of laureate diplomas and the payment of the monetary part of the prize.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the adoption as a basis of the draft law on optimizing the processes of searching for missing persons
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted as a basis a draft law aimed at optimizing the processes of searching for missing persons and identifying unidentified bodies (remains) under martial law. The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Law Enforcement Activities
You are entrusted with finalizing the draft law and submitting it for consideration in the second reading. The draft law envisages amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and other laws.
## Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Establishment of the Temporary Investigative Commission of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Investigation of Crimes Committed Against Journalists
A Temporary Investigative Commission (TIC) has been established in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to investigate crimes committed by armed formations of the Russian Federation against journalists and other media workers. The main purpose of the TIC is to verify the facts of crimes such as murder, bodily harm, abduction, torture, unlawful imprisonment, and to interact with government authorities to collect information. The term of the TIC’s activity is one year.
## Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Amendments to the Agenda of the Fourteenth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
The resolution amends the agenda of the fourteenth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation, adding a list of draft laws for consideration. The annex to the resolution contains a list of draft laws indicating the registration number, the subject of legislative initiative, the name of the draft law, and the head of the main committee responsible for consideration. In particular, among them are draft laws concerning amendments to the Tax and Customs Codes regarding the taxation of goods for security and defense needs.
## Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Liquidation of Advisory Bodies
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine liquidates several advisory bodies, and also recognizes the relevant acts of the CMU as having lost their force. In particular, the Organizing Committee for the preparation and celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Vasyl Stefanyk, the Organizing Committee for the implementation of the “Magnets of Ukraine” projects, and the Commission for conducting the All-Ukrainian competition for the best drawing of the award of the President of Ukraine “National Legend of Ukraine” were liquidated.
## Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Using Budget Funds for Housing Construction Lending for Scientific Workers
The government has amended the procedure for using budget funds allocated for lending for the construction or purchase of housing for scientific, scientific-pedagogical and pedagogical workers. In particular, exceptions are provided for housing located in occupied territories or territories of hostilities, as well as the possibility of restructuring the borrower’s debt and repaying the loan in the event of the death of a serviceman. In addition, the possibility of temporary suspension of obligations under the loan in case of damage/destruction of property as a result of the military aggression of the Russian Federation is provided.
## Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Regulations on the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has expanded the powers of Ukrtransbezpeka in the field of safety control in various modes of transport, including multimodal.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of December 8, 2025. These prices are determined 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 the specified prices.
The structure of the announcement is simple: it contains a digital code, a letter code, the number of troy ounces, the name of the banking metal, and its accounting price.
Key provisions that may be important to use:
– Accounting prices are used for internal accounting and reporting.
– Prices are not binding for the purchase and sale of banking metals by the NBU.
– The announcement contains prices for gold (XAU), silver (XAG), platinum (XPT), and palladium (XPD).
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on establishing the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (special drawing rights) for a specific date – December 8, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of currencies with their digital and letter codes, the number of units of currency/SDR, and the corresponding official hryvnia exchange rate. It is important that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided 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 a guideline but does not guarantee the possibility of transactions at this rate in the foreign exchange market.
### **On the change in the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine amends the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff, removing Andriy Yermak from the Staff.
The structure of the Decree consists of two articles: the first article directly concerns the change in the composition of the Staff, and the second determines the date of entry into force of the Decree. The Decree amends the previous Decree of the President of Ukraine of February 24, 2022, No. 72/2022, which concerned the formation of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff.
The most important provision of this Decree is the removal of a specific person (A. Yermak) from the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff, which may indicate changes in the strategic leadership of the country’s defense.
### **On the change in the composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine introduces
Amendments to the personal composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC). According to the Decree, the person referred to as A. Yermak is removed from the NSDC. The Decree comes into force from the day of its official publication.
The structure of the Decree consists of two points: the first point concerns the removal of a specific person from the NSDC, and the second point defines the date of entry into force of the Decree. The Decree amends the previous Decree of the President of Ukraine dated July 19, 2025 No. 501/2025, namely Article 1, which defines the composition of the NSDC.
The most important provision of this Decree is the removal of a specific person (A. Yermak) from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, as this may affect the decision-making process in the field of national security and defense.
**On awarding the annual Prize of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to pedagogical workers of preschool, general secondary, professional and extracurricular education institutions in 2025**
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine awards the annual Prize of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to pedagogical workers of preschool, general secondary, professional and extracurricular education institutions in 2025. The prize is awarded for special achievements in the education and upbringing of students.
The structure of the resolution is simple: it consists of two points. The first point contains a list of 46 pedagogical workers who are awarded the prize, indicating their position and place of work. The second point assigns to the Office of Affairs of the Apparatus of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine the obligation to ensure the production of diplomas of laureates and the payment of the monetary part of the prize.
The most important provision is the list of laureate teachers, as it determines who will receive recognition and monetary reward for their work.
**On the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and other Laws of Ukraine regarding the optimization of the processes of searching for persons missing without a trace and identifying unidentified bodies (remains) during martial law**
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law aimed at optimizing the processes of searching for persons missing without a trace and identifying unidentified bodies (remains) under martial law.
The structure of the resolution consists of two points: the first is the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 14095) submitted by People’s Deputies, and the second is the instruction to the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Law Enforcement to finalize the draft law taking into account the proposals and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
The main provision is that the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supports the need to amend the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine
laws and other laws of Ukraine to improve the search for missing persons and the identification of unidentified bodies, especially under martial law. This means that the bill will be revised and considered for possible adoption in the future.
On the Establishment of the Temporary Investigative Commission of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Investigation of Crimes Committed by the Armed Formations of the Russian Federation Against Journalists and Other Employees of Entities in the Media Sphere
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the resolution on the Temporary Investigative Commission:
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution provides for the establishment in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of a Temporary Investigative Commission (TIC) to investigate crimes committed by the armed formations of the Russian Federation against journalists and other media workers. The main purpose of the TIC is to verify the facts of crimes such as murder, bodily injury, kidnapping, torture, illegal imprisonment, and to interact with government authorities to collect information.
2. **Structure of the Law:**
The resolution consists of nine clauses that define:
* Establishment of the TIC.
* The main tasks of the commission (verification of the facts of crimes and interaction with government authorities).
* The quantitative composition of the commission (13 People’s Deputies).
* Appointment of the chairman and deputy chairman of the commission.
* Approval of the personal composition of the commission.
* Assignment of responsibilities for logistical support to the Apparatus of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
* Definition of the term of the commission’s activity (one year).
* Establishment of the deadline for the commission’s report (no later than six months from the date of establishment).
* Entry into force of the resolution from the date of its adoption.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* **Scope of the TIC:** Investigation of crimes committed against journalists and media workers by the armed formations of the Russian Federation.
* **Tasks of the TIC:** Verification of the facts of crimes and interaction with government authorities to collect information.
* **Term of Activity:** One year from the date of establishment.
* **Reporting:** The report on the work performed must be heard at the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine no later than six months from the date of establishment of the TIC.
On Amendments to the Agenda of the Fourteenth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the provided resolution:
1. **Essence of the Law:** The resolution amends the agenda of the fourteenth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation, adding a list of draft laws for consideration. In fact, this is a technical document that allows the parliament to consider certain draft laws at the current session.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of
of two points: inclusion of draft laws on the agenda and entry into force of the resolution from the moment of its adoption.
* The annex to the resolution contains a list of draft laws, indicating the registration number, the subject of legislative initiative, the name of the draft law and the chairman of the main committee responsible for consideration.
* The list includes draft laws concerning physical culture and sports, VAT taxation of goods for security and defense needs, improvement of customs procedures for such goods, optimization of the search for missing persons, as well as honoring liquidators of the Chernobyl accident.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* The most important are the draft laws concerning amendments to the Tax and Customs Codes (№14169, 14169-1, 14170, 14170-1), as they may affect taxation and customs procedures for goods imported for security and defense needs. **IMPORTANT**
* Also important is draft law №14095, which concerns amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code regarding the search for missing persons, especially during martial law.
**On the Liquidation of Certain Advisory Bodies Established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine**
Good day! Now I will explain everything to you.
1. **Essence of the law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine liquidates several advisory bodies established by the CMU, and also recognizes as invalid the relevant acts of the CMU that related to the activities of these bodies. In fact, the government cancels the need for the activities of certain committees and commissions that were previously created for specific purposes.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The resolution consists of two points and two annexes.
* **Point 1** provides for the liquidation of advisory bodies according to the list in Annex 1. Annex 1 contains a list of three bodies, including the Organizational Committee for the preparation and celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Vasyl Stefanyk, the Organizational Committee for the implementation of the “Magnets of Ukraine” projects and the Commission for holding the All-Ukrainian competition for the best drawing of the award of the President of Ukraine “National Legend of Ukraine”.
* **Point 2** defines the list of CMU acts that become invalid in connection with the liquidation of the mentioned bodies (Annex 2). Annex 2 contains a list of five resolutions and orders of the CMU that regulated the activities of the liquidated bodies.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* The resolution terminates the activities of the listed advisory bodies.
* The acts by which these bodies were established and regulated become invalid.
* It is important to take into account that from the moment the resolution enters into force, references to the liquidated bodies and canceled acts are invalid.
### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Using Funds Provided in the State Budget for Granting Loans for the Construction (Reconstruction) and Purchase of Housing for Scientific, Scientific-Pedagogical, and Pedagogical Workers**
Certainly, here is an explanation of the provisions of this act:
This act amends the procedure for using budget funds allocated for lending for the construction or purchase of housing for scientific, scientific-pedagogical, and pedagogical workers. The main purpose of the changes is to adapt the procedure to current conditions, particularly those related to military actions, and to clarify certain procedural issues.
Structurally, the resolution amends specific clauses of the Procedure approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 453 dated May 14, 2008. The changes concern:
* Clarification of terminology (replacing “under the program” with “under the budget program”).
* Clarification of requirements for individuals eligible for a loan (restrictions on receiving state support for housing in the past, but with exceptions for housing in occupied territories or territories of hostilities).
* Clarification of the procedure for making a decision on granting a loan and informing about the refusal.
* Clarification of the procedure for determining the loan amount and the maximum cost of housing.
* Regulation of the issue of temporary suspension of obligations under the loan in case of damage/destruction of property as a result of the Russian Federation’s military aggression.
* Regulation of the borrower’s debt restructuring.
* Settlement of the issue of loan repayment in case of death (demise) of a serviceman.
* Clarification of the procedures for accounting and use of budget funds.
The most important provisions to pay attention to:
* **Exceptions for housing in occupied territories/territories of hostilities:** If the housing for which state support was previously received is located in such territories, this is not an obstacle to obtaining a loan.
* **Debt restructuring:** The Fund has the right to restructure the borrower’s debt, in particular, to increase the loan term to 60 months.
* **Loan repayment in case of death of a serviceman:** In the event of the death of a serviceman, the entire amount of obligations under the loan is repaid from budget funds.
* **Temporary suspension of obligations:** The possibility of temporary suspension of monetary obligations under the loan if the real estate is damaged or destroyed as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
### **On Amendments to the Regulations on the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Regulations on the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety:
1. **Essence of the changes:** The resolution amends the Regulations on the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety (Ukrtransbezpeka), expanding its auPowers in the field of safety control in various modes of transport, including multimodal transportation, and also strengthens the functions of internal control and audit within the service itself.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* **Expanded scope of control:** Ukrtransbezpeka now oversees safety not only in road, urban electric, and rail transport, but also the safety of rolling stock during multimodal transportation.
* **Control over dangerous goods:** The service controls the organization of safe transportation of dangerous goods (except those controlled by the National Police and the Shipping Administration), as well as the conclusion of liability insurance contracts for entities transporting such goods.
* **Confirmation of conformity:** Ukrtransbezpeka prepares proposals for the appointment of conformity assessment bodies in the field of transport and participates in the development of technical regulations.
* **Internal control and audit:** The functions of internal control and audit in the apparatus of Ukrtransbezpeka and its territorial bodies have been strengthened.
* **Other changes:** Clarification of the Minister’s powers regarding the formation of state policy in the field of transport safety, as well as the exclusion of some outdated provisions.
3. **Most important provisions:**
* Expanding control over multimodal transportation is important as this mode of transport becomes increasingly popular.
* Strengthening control over the transportation of dangerous goods will help improve safety on roads and other transport routes.
* The introduction of internal control and audit will help improve the efficiency of Ukrtransbezpeka and prevent corruption.
* Control over the availability of valid contracts for mandatory insurance of civil liability of owners of land vehicles.
[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/1581-2025-%D0%BF](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/1581-2025-%D0%BF)
### **On Amendments to the Regulations on the Ministry for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the changes to the Regulations on the Ministry for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine.
1. **Essence of the changes:** The resolution amends the Regulations on the Ministry for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, expanding its powers in the areas of veteran entrepreneurship and veteran sports. In particular, the ministry receives additional functions to support veteran entrepreneurship, develop sports among veterans, organize sports events, and form a positive image of veterans in society.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* Added provisions on the development and functioning of veteran entrepreneurship.
* Expanded powers regarding the formation of a culture of respect for veterans and the dissemination of information about their contribution.
* Emphasis on the psychological and social adaptation of veterans throughinvolvement in sports.
* The Ministry ensures the development of veterans’ sports, organizes sports events, and ensures the participation of veterans in international competitions.
* The issues of granting and revoking the status of a veteran entrepreneurship entity, as well as providing state support to such entities, are regulated.
* The powers regarding burials at the National Military Memorial Cemetery have been clarified.
3. **Most Important Provisions:**
* **Development of veteran entrepreneurship:** The Ministry is now responsible for supporting and developing entrepreneurial activities among veterans, which may include financial support and granting the status of a veteran entrepreneurship entity.
* **Sports for war veterans:** Expanding the functions of the ministry in the field of veterans’ sports, including organizing events and ensuring participation in international competitions, will contribute to the physical and psychological rehabilitation of veterans.
* **Formation of a positive image of veterans:** Emphasis on fostering public respect and disseminating information about the contribution of veterans to the protection of Ukraine.
Some Issues of Searching for and Identifying Potential Vulnerabilities in Information and Communication Systems
Certainly. Here is a description of the provisions of this act:
1. **Essence of the Law:**
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1580 of December 3, 2025, regulates the process of searching for and identifying potential vulnerabilities in information and communication systems that process state information resources, restricted access information, as well as critical information infrastructure objects. It defines mechanisms and measures to ensure cybersecurity, including scanning systems, collecting information about vulnerabilities, and implementing vulnerability bounty programs. Amendments are also made to the previous procedure approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 497 of May 16, 2023, in order to improve the process of identifying and eliminating vulnerabilities.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **General provisions:** Defines the mechanism for searching and identifying vulnerabilities in systems that process state information resources and restricted access information.
* **Organizational and technical measures:** Include the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information about vulnerabilities, scanning systems, assessing the state of protection, and implementing vulnerability bounty programs.
* **Role of subjects:** Defines the responsibilities of owners/managers of systems, the national computer emergency response team of Ukraine (CERT-UA), and other subjects in the process of identifying and eliminating vulnerabilities.
* **Scanning systems:** Regulates the procedure for conducting scheduled and unscheduled system scans that provide for the placement of state information resources on the Internet.
* **Assessment of the stateregarding security:** Establishes the procedure for assessing the state of cybersecurity of systems and reporting identified vulnerabilities.
* **Reward Programs:** Allows vulnerability search through reward programs and coordinated vulnerability disclosure.
* **Amendments to Resolution No. 497:** Amendments are made regarding the definition of the system owner, exploitation of vulnerabilities, terms of reward programs, and coordinated vulnerability disclosure procedures.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* **Continuous Monitoring:** Owners and administrators of systems must continuously search for and identify potential vulnerabilities.
* **Information Exchange:** The exchange of information on vulnerabilities between subjects of the national cybersecurity system is important.
* **Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure:** The process of officially disseminating information about vulnerabilities to respond to cyber threats.
* **Reward Programs:** Can be an effective tool for identifying vulnerabilities, but require clear terms and procedures.
* **Protection against Exploitation:** It is important to prevent the exploitation of identified vulnerabilities before they are eliminated.
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 251 of April 4, 2018
Of course, here is an analysis of the provided act:
**1. Essence of the Law:**
This resolution amends the composition and regulations on the Interdepartmental Coordination Commission on Import Substitution. The key change is the transfer of leadership of the commission from the Ministry of Strategic Industries (Minstrahprom) to the Ministry of Defense (Ministry of Defense). Also, the personal composition of the commission is updated and the names of some organizations whose representatives are members of it are clarified.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of two parts:
* Directly the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments.
* Amendments to the CMU Resolution No. 251 of April 4, 2018.
* Main changes:
* Change of the chairman of the commission: now it is the Deputy Minister of Defense.
* Change of the secretary of the commission: now it is the Deputy Director of the Department of Strategic Development of the Defense-Industrial Complex of the Ministry of Defense.
* Replacement of some members of the commission, in particular, a change in the title of the representative of the “Ivchenko-Progress” Zaporizhzhia Machine-Building Design Bureau and the “National Association of Defense Industry Enterprises of Ukraine”.
* Replacement of the word “Minstrahprom” with “Ministry of Defense” in the Regulations on the commission.
**3. Important Provisions for Use:**
* **Change of leadership of the commission:** All issues related to the commission’s activities are now coordinated through the Ministry of Defense.
* **Updated composition of the commission:** It is necessary to take into account the new composition of the commission when organizing
