## Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
### Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Banking Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine sets accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) for January 1, 2026. These prices are indicative and used for accounting purposes only. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the indicated prices.
### Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies
The National Bank of Ukraine sets the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies for January 1, 2026. These rates serve as a benchmark for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and other cases stipulated by law. The NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the indicated rate.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for State Financing of Capital Construction
Amendments have been made to the Procedure for State Financing of Capital Construction, making an exception for two infrastructure projects in the Volyn and Zakarpattia regions regarding the submission of documents at the initial stage of financing. This concerns the construction of parking lots near the “Yahodyn” checkpoint and a checkpoint on the border with Romania. It is also clarified that construction work must be carried out with the development of project documentation.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Redistribution of Funds from the Fund for the Liquidation of the Consequences of Armed Aggression
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is redistributing funds allocated for the liquidation of the consequences of armed aggression and road repairs. The changes concern the list of objects being financed and the amount of funds allocated for the restoration of settlements and road repairs in the Poltava and Sumy regions. The total amount of funds allocated for the experimental project for the restoration of settlements has been reduced.
### Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Changes to the Composition of the Interdepartmental Working Group on the Use/Seizure of Russian Assets
The Deputy Minister of Defense for European Integration has been included in the Interdepartmental Working Group on the Use/Seizure of Frozen/Confiscated Sovereign Assets of the Russian Federation. This may indicate a strengthening of the role of the Ministry of Defense in matters related to the use/seizure of frozen/confiscated assets of the Russian Federation, especially in the context of European integration.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Establishing a Causal Connection of Disability with Injuries
The procedure for establishing a causal connection of disability with injuries sustained as a result of hostilities has been simplified by excluding the requirement for hostilities to be conducted in certain territories. The decision to grant the status of a person with a disability as a result of the war will be made based on an extract from the decision of the expert team or the conclusion of the medical advisory commission. The appendix regarding the establishment of the fact of injury from explosive objects has been updated.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Licensing Conditions for Conducting Economic Activities with Medicinal Products
The requirements for the education and qualifications of personnel in the pharmaceutical industry, in particular, for persons responsible for ensuring the quality of medicinal products, have been clarified. Nurses with appropriate education and a certificate are allowed to dispense medicines in rural pharmacies, but this requirement is postponed until July 1, 2027. The requirements for personnel who accept and complete online orders for medicines have been clarified.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Procedure for Calculating the Difference Between Pensions of Military Servicemen and Pensions from the Solidarity System
It is established that for calculating the difference between pensions of military servicemen and pensions from the solidarity system in 2026, the amount of pension from the solidarity system is determined at the level of three subsistence minimums for persons unable to work, but cannot exceed the amount of pension of a military serviceman. This difference is paid from the state budget.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the List of Paid Services of Archival Institutions
The list of paid services that can be provided by archival institutions financed from the budget has been expanded to include services for the preservation and technical support of the digital user fund, archival collections, databases, information and communication system and information (automated) system on a contractual basis, as well as consulting, technical and methodological services on the organization of electronic archives, digitization and data migration, integration with the information and communication system and information (automated) system.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Allocating Funds from the Reserve Fund of the State Budget to Support Domestic Producers
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has made changes to the previous Resolution No. 652, adjusting the amounts allocated for state financial assistance to buyers of Ukrainian goods and partial compensation for the cost of equipment and machinery of domestic production. The total amount of funds has been reduced, the amount of assistance to buyers of Ukrainian-made goods has been increased, and the amount of partial compensation for the cost of equipment and machinery of domestic production has been reduced.
### Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Cancellation of the Transformation of the Pavlograd Chemical Plant into a Joint-Stock Company
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has canceled the order approving the transformation of the state enterprise “Scientific and Production Association “Pavlograd Chemical Plant” into a joint-stock company. Order No. 904 of August 4, 2021, is considered not to have been implemented.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Granting Compensation for the Accommodation of IDPs
The possibilities for receiving compensation for the accommodation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) have been expanded, in particular, a temporary compensation has been introduced for cases when IDPs do not have the necessary documents. Applications are submitted through an electronic account on the web portal of electronic services of the Pension Fund of Ukraine. It is established that compensation for accommodation and temporary compensation are not provided in case of receipt by institutions, enterprises, organizations regardless of ownership, individual entrepreneurs of compensation for consumed housing and communal services, purchase of liquefied gas, solid and liquid stove household fuel in accordance with the Procedure and conditions for providing compensation for consumed utility services during the accommodation of internally displaced persons in buildings (premises) of state, communal and private property during martial law, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated March 11, 2022 No. 261.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for the Use of Funds for Environmental Protection Measures
The terminology, the procedure for advance payment and accounting when using budget funds for environmental protection measures have been clarified. The Ministry of Economy is now the responsible body instead of the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Financial Assistance to Educational Institutions from UNICEF
The procedure and conditions for providing financial assistance to educational institutions from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for preparing for the winter period and increasing energy resilience have been determined. Assistance is provided to educational institutions in certain regions of Ukraine that meet the established criteria and must be used for specific purposes related to heating, electricity supply and energy efficiency of buildings.
### Separate Opinion of Judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Petro Filiuk on the Decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine in the Case on Constitutional Complaints Regarding the Compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine of Part One of Article 14-3, Part Two of Article 132-1, Part Eight of Article 258, Part Four of Article 279-5 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses
Judge Filiuk expresses disagreement with the decision of the Constitutional Court, which recognized as constitutional Part One of Article 14-3 and Part Two of Article 132-1 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (CUoAP), arguing his position that these articles, which allow bringing to responsibility owners of vehicles for violations recorded in automatic mode, without proving their guilt, violate the principle of individualization of legal responsibility, enshrined in Article 61 of the Constitution of Ukraine, as well as the principle of presumption of innocence (Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine).
### Separate (Concurring) Opinion of Judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Oleksandr Vodiannikov on the Decision in the Case on the Constitutionality of Part One of Article 233 of the Labor Code of Ukraine
The judge supports the court’s decision, but emphasizes the importance of taking into account the temporal dimension in law and justice, especially in the context of labor disputes, and emphasizes that the deadlines for applying to the court should be fair, accessible and proportionate.
### Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on Increasing the Norms of Shampoo Consumption for Prisoners
Amendments have been made to the norms of shampoo and soap consumption for persons in penal institutions and pre-trial detention centers. The norms for issuing shampoo have been increased for men serving sentences or in pre-trial detention, as well as for juvenile male convicts and patients in inpatient treatment.
### Order on Amendments to the Order on the Rules for Drawing up, Filing and Conducting Examination of Applications for Registration of Geographical Indications.
Technical corrections have been made to the previous order regarding the rules for drawing up, filing and conducting examination of applications for registration of geographical indications. It clarifies references to legislative acts, corrects grammatical and stylistic inaccuracies in the text of the Rules, and also makes changes to the appendices to these rules.
### Order on Amendments to the Rules for Registration of Geographical Indications, in particular, adapts them to the requirements of the new Law of Ukraine “On Grapes, Wine and Products of Viticulture”.
The order amends the rules for registration of geographical indications, in particular, adapts them to the requirements of the new Law of Ukraine “On Grapes, Wine and Products of Viticulture”. It clarifies the procedures for submitting applications, conducting examinations and appealing decisions, and also establishes specific rules for geographical indications of wines and products of viticulture.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the accounting price of banking metals
This announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as of January 1, 2026. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the stated 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 banking metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias.
The most important provision is that these accounting prices are indicative and are not binding for the purchase or sale of banking metals by the National Bank of Ukraine.
On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies
This is an announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies, established as of January 1, 2026. The document provides a list of currencies, their codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of currency units/SDRs, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of them. This rate is used for accounting purposes, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases defined by law.
The structure of the announcement includes a table with information about each currency, indicating its code, name, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia. It is important to note that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rate.
The most important provision is the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies on a specific date, which serves as a benchmark for accounting and other operations defined by law.
On Amendments to the Procedure for State Financing of Capital Construction
Good day! Now I will briefly explain the changes to the Procedure for State Financing of Capital Construction.
1. **Essence of changes:**
The resolution amends the Procedure for State Financing of Capital Construction, in particular, makes an exception for two important infrastructure projects in Volyn and Zakarpattia regions regarding the submission of certain documents at the initial stage of financing. It also clarifies the wording regarding construction works, adding a requirement for the development of project documentation.
2. **Structure**
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The changes relate to paragraphs 8 and 19 of the Procedure.
* Paragraph 8 has been supplemented with a clause that allows the Restoration and Infrastructure Development Services in Volyn and Zakarpattia regions not to submit the object’s title and other documents at the initial stage of financing two specific infrastructure projects, namely the construction of parking lots near the “Yahodyn” checkpoint and the construction of an international checkpoint on the border with Romania.
* Paragraph 19 has been supplemented with a requirement for the development of project documentation when carrying out construction works.
3. **Important Provisions for Use:**
* **Exception for projects in Volyn and Zakarpattia regions:** This simplifies and speeds up the start of financing and implementation of important infrastructure projects on the western border of Ukraine.
* **Clarification Regarding Project Documentation:** Emphasizes the importance of having project documentation for all construction works financed by the state.
I hope this explanation was helpful!
On Amendments to Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 251 of March 7, 2025, and No. 1328 of October 22, 2025
Certainly, here is a brief overview of this act:
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends two previous resolutions concerning the allocation of funds from the fund for the liquidation of the consequences of armed aggression and the financing of routine road repairs.
Structurally, the document consists of two main parts: amendments to Resolution No. 251 of March 7, 2025, which include the reallocation of funds for the restoration of settlements affected by armed aggression, and amendments to Resolution No. 1328 of October 22, 2025, regarding the financing of road repairs in Poltava and Sumy regions. The main change concerns the list of objects and the amounts of their financing; in particular, the total amount of funds allocated for the experimental project on the restoration of settlements has been reduced.
The most important provision is the list of objects being financed and the amounts of funds allocated to each object. This determines the priorities in infrastructure restoration and housing construction in affected regions, as well as in the repair of roads of national importance.
On Amending the Composition of the Interdepartmental Working Group on the Use/Seizure in Favor of Ukraine of Frozen/Confiscated Assets of the Russian Federation
### **Regarding Amendments to the Composition of the Interdepartmental Working Group on the Use/Seizure for the Benefit of Ukraine of Frozen/Confiscated Sovereign Assets of the Russian Federation**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the composition of the Interdepartmental Working Group on the Use/Seizure for the Benefit of Ukraine of Frozen/Confiscated Sovereign Assets of the Russian Federation.
**Structure and Key Provisions:**
The order consists of a single clause that amends the composition of the Interdepartmental Working Group established by постановoyu (Resolution) of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 179 dated February 14, 2025. The change involves the inclusion of the position of Deputy Minister of Defense for European Integration in the group.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The most important point is that the Deputy Minister of Defense for European Integration has been added to the Interdepartmental Working Group. This may indicate a strengthening of the role of the Ministry of Defense in matters related to the use/seizure of frozen/confiscated assets of the Russian Federation, especially in the context of European integration processes.
### **Regarding Amendments to the Procedure for Establishing a Connection Between Disability and Wounds or Other Health Damage**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Procedure for Establishing a Connection Between Disability and Wounds or Other Health Damage.
1. **Essence of the Amendments:** The постановa (Resolution) amends the procedure for establishing a connection between disability and wounds received as a result of hostilities, simplifying the procedure for obtaining the status of a person with a disability as a result of war. In particular, the changes concern the territories in which the injuries were sustained, and the procedure for obtaining the relevant certificate.
2. **Structure and Key Provisions:**
* The mention of the need for hostilities in certain territories to establish a connection between disability and injury has been excluded.
* The procedure for making a decision on granting the status of a person with a disability as a result of war has been clarified, where the decision is made on the basis of an excerpt from the decision of the expert team on assessing the daily functioning of a person or the opinion of the medical advisory commission for persons under 18 years of age.
* Appendix 2 to the Procedure, which concerns the decision of the interdepartmental commission on establishing the fact of injuries from explosive objects, has been updated.
3. **Most Important Provisions:**
* Simplifying the procedure for establishing a connection between disability and injuries received in the combat zone by eliminating the requirement for hostilities.
in certain territories. This expands the range of individuals who may be eligible for the status of a person with a disability as a result of the war.
* Clarification of the procedure for obtaining the status and certificate of a person with a disability as a result of the war, making the process more transparent and understandable.
I hope this helps you in your work!
On Amendments to the Licensing Conditions for Conducting Economic Activities in the Production of Medicinal Products, Wholesale and Retail Trade of Medicinal Products, Import of Medicinal Products (except for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients)
Good day! I am happy to help you understand this resolution.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution amends the Licensing Conditions for conducting economic activities in the production, wholesale and retail trade, and import of medicinal products. The changes relate to the requirements for the education and qualifications of personnel working in the pharmaceutical industry, in particular, the requirements for persons responsible for ensuring the quality of medicinal products, as well as for personnel of pharmacies and pharmaceutical warehouses, are clarified.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution amends several clauses of the Licensing Conditions approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 929 of November 30, 2016. The main changes concern:
* Requirements for persons responsible for the functioning of the quality system of medicinal products in enterprises engaged in wholesale, retail trade, production and import of medicines.
* Requirements for the education and qualifications of personnel of pharmaceutical warehouses (bases).
* Requirements for heads of pharmaceutical warehouses (bases).
* Conditions for the retail sale of medicines in villages and settlements.
* Requirements for personnel who accept and assemble online medicine orders.
* Postponement of the requirement for a certificate of the right to work in the field of “Pharmacy (retail sale of medicinal products)” for nurses working in pharmacies until July 1, 2027.
3. **Most Important Provisions:**
* **Clarification of Education and Experience Requirements:** Persons responsible for the quality of medicines must have relevant education (Master of Pharmacy or other relevant specialty), work experience and undergo thematic improvement.
* **Admission of Nurses to Retail Trade in Villages:** Nurses with relevant education and a certificate are allowed to dispense medicines in rural pharmacies, but this requirement is postponed until July 1, 2027.
