Digest of Legislative Acts
Resolution on Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law on Burial Places of Fallen Defenders of Ukraine
The draft law aims to amend the legislation of Ukraine regarding the burial places of deceased (dead) persons who defended the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 13693) was submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Social Policy and Protection of Veterans’ Rights was instructed to finalize the draft law and submit it to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for the second reading.
Resolution on Appeal Regarding the Non-Admission of Athletes from Russia and Belarus to International Competitions
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appealed to the international community with a request not to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in international sports competitions, including the Paralympic Games.
The appeal contains justification for the ban, referring to the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine with the support of Belarus, the use of sports as a tool of propaganda, and violations of the principles of the Paralympic movement.
An appeal to the International Paralympic Committee to review the decision to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus and to establish a complete ban on their participation in competitions.
Resolution on Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law on Land Plots for Combatants and Families of the Deceased
The purpose of the draft law is to amend the legislation of Ukraine to ensure the realization of the right of combatants and families of deceased defenders to receive land plots from state and communal ownership.
Draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 10027) was adopted as a basis, which means the beginning of the process of its consideration and finalization.
The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Agrarian and Land Policy was instructed to finalize the draft law taking into account proposals and amendments.
Resolution on Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law on State Social Assistance to Persons with Disabilities Since Childhood and Children with Disabilities
The purpose of the draft law is to amend the Law of Ukraine “On State Social Assistance to Persons with Disabilities Since Childhood and Children with Disabilities” to form comprehensive state support and increaseon social guarantees for families with persons with disabilities.
The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Social Policy and Protection of Veterans’ Rights was instructed to finalize the draft law, taking into account proposals and amendments, and submit it to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for consideration in the second reading.
The draft law (No. 14191) was submitted by People’s Deputies, including Hetmantsev D.O.
Resolution on Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law on Changing the Name of the Ukrainian Change Coin
The purpose of the draft law is to change the name of the Ukrainian change coin in certain laws, thus carrying out “de-Sovietization (de-Sovietization)”.
Draft Law (Reg. No. 14093) was adopted as a basis, and the Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy was instructed to finalize the draft law, taking into account proposals, shortening the deadline for their submission, and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
The main provision is the intention to change the name of the change coin in legislation.
Resolution on the Deputy’s Request Regarding the Conferral of the Title of Hero of Ukraine (Posthumously) to Soldier Kondrashenko Mykola Mykolayovych
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine resolved to send to the President of Ukraine a request from a group of People’s Deputies regarding the conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to soldier Kondrashenko Mykola Mykolayovych.
The request was previously supported by 273 People’s Deputies of Ukraine.
The resolution is a formal act that initiates the consideration of the issue of awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine at the highest state level.
Resolution on the Deputy’s Request Regarding the Conferral of the Title of Hero of Ukraine (Posthumously) to Semchuk Mykola Vasyliovych
The request was initiated by People’s Deputy Tymofiichuk V.Ya. and concerns an electronic petition for awarding Semchuk Mykola Vasyliovych the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously).
The resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine”, and an operative part, which resolves to send a request to the President.
The request was supported by the required number of People’s Deputies (268).
Resolution on the Deputy’s Request Regarding the Conferral of the Title of Hero of Ukraine (Posthumously) to Khutorna Tetiana Vasylivna
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine resolved to send to the President of Ukraine a deputy’s request regarding the conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Police Major Khutorna Tetiana Vasylivna.
The resolution is a formal act that initiates the process of consregarding the conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine.
The request is supported by the required number of deputies, which is a prerequisite for its referral to the President of Ukraine.
**Resolution 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 new draft laws for consideration.
The proposed draft laws relate to various areas, including issues of the monetary unit of Ukraine, social assistance to persons with disabilities, social protection of military personnel, burial places of deceased defenders of Ukraine, appeals to international organizations regarding the non-admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to competitions, as well as the celebration of commemorative dates.
The list of draft laws included in the agenda defines the topics to be considered by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine at the current session.
**Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Formation of Military Administrations in the Dnipropetrovsk Region**
The decree envisages the creation of military administrations in several settlements of the Dnipropetrovsk region, namely: Velykomykhailivska, Malomykhailivska, and Slovianska village, Mezhivska and Pokrovska settlement military administrations.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration are obliged to take measures related to the formation of these military administrations, in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law.”
The formation of military administrations means the transfer of management of these settlements to a special regime defined by the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law.”
**Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of Scholarships to Outstanding Ukrainian Athletes in Paralympic and Deaflympic Sports**
The decree appoints scholarships to outstanding Ukrainian athletes in Paralympic and Deaflympic sports and their coaches for achievements in 2024.
The purpose of the decree is to support and encourage athletes with disabilities who have achieved significant success in the international arena.
The amount of scholarships varies from 7 to 15 thousand hryvnias, depending on the level of achievement (European champion, world champion, Paralympic medalist).
**Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Termination of State Scholarships Payment**
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### **Regarding the accounting price of banking metals**
This document is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for banking metals as of December 22, 2025.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The notification 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 (usually 1), the name of the metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias are indicated. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
This document may be useful for financial institutions, investors, and other interested parties for an approximate assessment of the value of banking metals on a specific date. However, it should be remembered that the NBU’s accounting prices are only indicative and are not binding for the execution of purchase and sale transactions.
### **Regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – December 22, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table where, for each currency, its numerical and alphabetical code, the number of currency units, the name of the currency, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against it are indicated. It is important that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided for by law.
Most importantly, the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates. This means that the official rate is a guideline, but the actual market rate may differ.
### **Regarding the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Burial Places of Deceased (Dead) Persons Who Defended the Independence, Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine**
This resolution concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law that amends the legislation of Ukraine regarding burial places of deceased (dead) persons who defended the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
1. The resolution consists of two clauses.
2. The first clause provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine (registration No. 13693) submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
3. The second clause entrusts the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
regarding social policy and the protection of veterans’ rights to finalize the draft law taking into account amendments and proposals and submit it to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for the second reading.
**Key provisions, important for use:**
* The resolution is an important step in the process of amending the legislation governing the burial of fallen defenders of Ukraine.
* Since this is only adoption as a basis, the final content of the changes will be determined after the draft law is finalized by the Committee and adopted as a whole.
* Individuals interested in this topic should monitor the further consideration of the draft law and take into account possible changes.
**On the Address of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to the Heads of State, Parliaments and Governments of Democratic Countries of the World, the International Paralympic Committee Regarding the Prohibition of Participation of Athletes from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus in International Sports Competitions**
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns an appeal to the international community regarding the non-admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in international sports competitions, including the Paralympic Games.
The structure of the resolution includes the approval of the address, the instruction to the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada to send the address to the addressees, and the determination of the date of entry into force. The address contains a justification for the need for the ban, referring to the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine with the support of Belarus, the use of sports as a tool of propaganda, and violations of the principles of the Paralympic movement.
The most important provision is the call to the International Paralympic Committee to review the decision to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate and to establish a complete ban on their participation in competitions. Also important is the call to democratic countries to restrict the entry of athletes from these countries into their territory.
**On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Ensuring the Realization of the Right of Combatants and Families of Deceased (Dead) Defenders of Ukraine to the Allocation of Land Plots at the Expense of State and Communal Property Lands**
1. This resolution concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law aimed at amending the legislation of Ukraine to ensure the realization of the right of combatants and families of deceased defenders to receive land plots from state and communal property. The draft law is aimed at improving the mechanism for allocating land plots for this category of citizens.
2. The resolution consists of twoitems. The first item envisages the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 10027). The second item instructs the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Agrarian and Land Policy to finalize the draft law, taking into account proposals and amendments, as well as the conclusion of the Committee, and submit it to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for the second reading.
3. The most important provision is that the draft law has been adopted as a basis, which means the beginning of the process of its consideration and finalization for further adoption. It is also important that the relevant committee is instructed to take into account proposals and amendments, which will ensure a higher quality and more comprehensive elaboration of the draft law before its final adoption.
On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On State Social Assistance to Persons with Childhood Disabilities and Children with Disabilities” Regarding the Formation of Comprehensive State Support and Improvement of Social Guarantees for Families with Persons with Disabilities
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law amending the Law of Ukraine “On State Social Assistance to Persons with Childhood Disabilities and Children with Disabilities.” The purpose of the draft law is to form comprehensive state support and improve social guarantees for families with persons with disabilities.
The resolution provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine under number 14191, submitted by People’s Deputies, including Hetmantsev D.O. The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Social Policy and Protection of Veterans’ Rights is instructed to finalize the draft law, taking into account proposals and amendments, as well as the conclusion of the Committee, and submit it to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for the second reading.
Since this act concerns social assistance, it may be important for persons with childhood disabilities and families with children with disabilities, as it aims to improve their social protection and support.
On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Some Laws of Ukraine Regarding the De-Sovietization (De-Russification) of the Name of the Ukrainian Coin
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law that aims to change the name of the Ukrainian coin in some laws, thus carrying out “de-Sovietization (de-Russification).”
The structure of the resolution includes two
of tax and customs policy to finalize the draft law, taking into account the proposals, shortening the deadline for their submission, and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
The main provision is the intention to change the name of the coin in legislation, which may be important for bringing the regulatory framework in line with the policy of de-Sovietization.
On Sending a Deputy’s Inquiry by a Group of People’s Deputies of Ukraine to the President of Ukraine
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to soldier Kondrashenko Mykola Mykolaiovych.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine”, and an operative part.
* The operative part contains a single provision: to send to the President of Ukraine an inquiry from a group of people’s deputies regarding the awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine.
* It is noted that the inquiry was previously supported by 273 people’s deputies of Ukraine.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
* The resolution is a formal act that initiates the consideration of the issue of awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine at the highest state level.
* The support of a significant number of deputies may indicate the public importance of this issue.
On Sending a Deputy’s Inquiry by People’s Deputy of Ukraine Tymofiichuk V.Ya. to the President of Ukraine
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the sending of a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine. The inquiry was initiated by People’s Deputy Tymofiichuk V.Ya. and concerns an electronic petition for awarding Semchuk Mykola Vasyliovych the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously).
The structure of the resolution is simple: it consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine”, and an operative part, which directly orders the sending of the inquiry to the President.
The main provision of the resolution is the obligation to send to the President of Ukraine a deputy’s inquiry that was supported by the required number of people’s deputies (268). This means that the issue of awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Semchuk Mykola Vasyliovych (posthumously) must be considered by the President of Ukraine.
On Sending a Deputy’s Inquiry by a Group of People’s Deputies of Ukraine to the President of Ukraine
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously).
to Police Major Khutorna Tetiana Vasylivna.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of one clause, which resolves to send a deputy’s request to the President of Ukraine, supported by the required number of People’s Deputies. It is based on the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” which regulate the procedure for deputy’s requests.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
This resolution is a formal act that initiates the process of considering the issue of awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine. The fact that the request is supported by the required number of deputies is important, as it is a prerequisite for its submission to the President of Ukraine.
**On Amendments to the Agenda of the Fourteenth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation**
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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 new draft laws for consideration.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of two clauses: the inclusion of draft laws on the agenda and the entry into force of the resolution from the moment of its adoption.
* The annex to the resolution contains a list of draft laws proposed for inclusion on the agenda, indicating the registration number, the subject of legislative initiative, the title of the draft law, and the head of the main committee.
* The proposed draft laws relate to various areas, including issues of the monetary unit of Ukraine, social assistance to persons with disabilities, social protection of military personnel, burial places of deceased defenders of Ukraine, appeals to international organizations regarding the non-admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to competitions, as well as the celebration of commemorative dates.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* The list of draft laws included on the agenda determines the topics that will be considered by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine at the current session.
* Information on the main committees responsible for reviewing draft laws can be useful for tracking their progress.
* This resolution is an important tool for planning legislative work and determining the priorities of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
**On the Formation of Military Administrations of Settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk Region**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine provides for the creation of military administrations in several settlements of the Dnipropetrovsk region, namely: Velikomykhailivska, Malomykhailivsin the Kindrativska and Slovianska rural, Mezhyvska and Pokrovska settlement military administrations.
The structure of the Decree consists of three articles. The first article defines the list of settlements where military administrations are formed. The second article tasks the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration with implementing measures related to the formation of these military administrations, in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law.” The third article defines the date of entry into force of the Decree – from the day of its publication.
The most important provision of this Decree is the direct formation of military administrations, as this means the transfer of management of these settlements to a special regime defined by the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law.” This may affect the powers of local self-government bodies and the procedure for exercising civil rights in the respective settlements.
On the Appointment of Scholarships of the President of Ukraine for Outstanding Athletes in Paralympic and Deaflympic Sports and Their Coaches
This Decree of the President of Ukraine appoints scholarships to outstanding Ukrainian athletes in Paralympic and Deaflympic sports and their coaches for achievements in 2024. The purpose of the decree is to support and encourage athletes with disabilities who have achieved significant success in the international arena. The amount of scholarships varies from 7 to 15 thousand hryvnias depending on the level of achievement (European champion, world champion, medalist of the Paralympic Games).
The structure of the decree is simple: it consists of two articles. The first article contains a list of athletes and their coaches who are awarded scholarships, indicating the sport, achievement, and amount of the scholarship. The second article defines the procedure for paying scholarships to persons who have already been awarded them previously. The decree is based on the Decree of the President of Ukraine of April 6, 2006, No. 290/2006, which defines measures to support the Paralympic and Deaflympic movement in Ukraine.
The most important provision of this decree is the specific list of athletes and coaches who receive scholarships, as well as the amounts of these scholarships. This allows for a clear definition of who will receive state support and ensures the transparency of the process. It is also important that the decree provides for the continuation of scholarship payments to those who have already been awarded them previously, which ensures the stability of support for athletes.
On Certain Issues of Payment of State Scholarships
This Decree of the President of Ukraine terminates the payment of state scholarships to a number of outstanding Ukrainian
athletes. The basis for this is the Regulation on state scholarships for champions and prize-winners of the Olympic, Paralympic, and Deaflympic Games. The decree contains a list of persons whose scholarship payments are terminated, indicating the documents by which these scholarships were granted or reinstated.
The structure of the Decree is simple: it consists of two clauses. The first clause contains a list of persons whose state scholarship payments are terminated, with reference to the relevant orders or decrees on the granting of scholarships. The second clause indicates the date of entry into force of the Decree – from the date of its publication.
The most important provision of this Decree is the direct termination of state scholarship payments to specified persons. This means that from the moment the Decree enters into force, payments to these athletes will no longer be made.
On the Redistribution of Certain State Budget Expenditures Envisaged for the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications for 2025
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the redistribution of budget funds allocated to the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications for 2025. The essence of the order is to redirect 17 million hryvnias from the program of ensuring strategic communications to the program of production and broadcasting of programs for state needs, as well as supporting state foreign broadcasting.
The structure of the order consists of two clauses. The first clause, in accordance with the Budget Code of Ukraine, provides for the redistribution of expenditures within the total volume of budget allocations of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications. The second clause obliges the Ministry of Finance to make appropriate changes to the schedule of the state budget.
The most important provision of this order is the specific redistribution of funds between two budget programs, which may affect the financing of relevant activities and projects in the field of strategic communications and state foreign broadcasting.
On Changes in the Composition of Territorial Election Commissions that Prepare and Conduct Local Elections
This resolution of the Central Election Commission (CEC) makes changes to the composition of some territorial election commissions (TECs) that prepare and conduct local elections. The changes relate to the replacement of TEC members based on submissions from local organizations of political parties, as well as consideration of a statement on the resignation of the deputy chairman of the Kyiv Regional TEC.
The structure of the resolution includes a stating part, which describes the grounds for the decision (receipt of submissions and statements), an analyticalin the part with reference to the Electoral Code of Ukraine and the Clarifications of the CEC, as well as the operative part, where decisions are directly made regarding changes in the composition of the TEC. The main provisions concern the replacement of TEC members based on submissions from parties and the termination of the powers of the deputy chairman of the Kyiv Regional TEC in connection with her application. An important aspect is taking into account the ban on the activities of the political party from which the candidacy to the TEC was submitted.
Most important for use are the provisions on the procedure for replacing TEC members based on submissions from parties, as well as the procedure for terminating the powers of TEC members based on personal applications, especially in cases where the activities of the party that submitted the candidacy are prohibited. It is also important to ensure the proper functioning of the TEC by appointing new members and adhering to the principle of representation of various political forces in the commission’s leadership.
On Sending for Repeated First Reading the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Organizational and Legal Foundations of Combating Organized Crime” Regarding the Formation of the Interdepartmental Coordination Commission in the Field of Combating Organized Crime (National Coordinator)
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a draft law aimed at amending the Law of Ukraine “On Organizational and Legal Foundations of Combating Organized Crime.”
The essence of the resolution is that the draft law (reg. No. 13676), submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, is sent for repeated first reading. This means that after the first consideration in parliament, the draft law is returned to the relevant committee (Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Law Enforcement) for revision and preparation for re-examination in the first reading.
The main goal of the draft law, judging by the title, is the formation of an Interdepartmental Coordination Commission in the field of combating organized crime, which will also be called the “National Coordinator.” This may involve changes in the structure and coordination of bodies responsible for combating organized crime in Ukraine.
Since the resolution concerns changes to legislation in the field of combating crime, it may be important for law enforcement agencies and other entities involved in combating organized crime.
