Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
National Bank of Ukraine (Establishment of Accounting Prices for Bank Metals)
The National Bank of Ukraine has established accounting prices for bank metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) for January 6, 2026. These prices are used for accounting purposes and are not binding for the purchase or sale of these metals by the NBU at the stated prices. The document contains the fixation of accounting prices for bank metals on a specific date, which is important for financial institutions, accountants, and other entities.
National Bank of Ukraine (Establishment of the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia)
The National Bank of Ukraine has established the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for January 6, 2026. These rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases. The NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the stated rates. The fixation of official exchange rates on a specific date is critical for entities that perform accounting and financial transactions with foreign currencies.
Decree of the President of Ukraine (Dismissal of Shliakhov from the Position of Member of the NSSMC)
This Decree of the President of Ukraine dismisses Yaroslav Mykolaiovych Shliakhov from the position of Member of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission. The decree concerns personnel issues and does not amend the legislation, being important for individuals involved in the activities of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission.
Decree of the President of Ukraine (Dismissal of Boiko from the Position of Member of the NSSMC)
This Decree of the President of Ukraine dismisses Yurii Yuliiovych Boiko from the position of Member of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission. The decree concerns personnel issues and does not amend the legislation, fixing the termination of powers of a specific individual in the regulatory body.
Order of the President of Ukraine (Appointment of Chornyi as Head of the CMA)
This is an order of the President of Ukraine on the appointment of Yevhen Petrovych Chornyi as the Head of the Vodyanske Village Military Administration of the Vasylivka Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Осн
The main provision of the order is the direct appointment of a person to the position of the head of the military administration, which is important for ensuring the functioning of the military administration in the respective district.
## Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (Dismissal of Kyslytsia from the post of Deputy Minister)
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which provides for the dismissal of Serhiy Olehovych Kyslytsia from the post of First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. It is important to pay attention to the date of its adoption, the person dismissed, and the grounds for dismissal specified in the Law of Ukraine “On Central Bodies of Executive Power”.
## Order of the President of Ukraine (Dismissal of Hrechenko from the post of Head of the Civil-Military Administration)
This is an order of the President of Ukraine on the dismissal of Andrii Ivanovych Hrechenko from the post of Head of the Vodyanska Village Military Administration of the Vasylivka District of the Zaporizhzhia Region. The main provision of this order is the termination of the powers of Andrii Ivanovych Hrechenko as the Head of the Vodyanska Village Military Administration.
## Decree of the President of Ukraine (Dismissal of Deineko from the post of Head of the State Border Guard Service)
This Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns personnel changes in the leadership of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. It provides for the dismissal of Serhii Vasyliovych Deineko from the post of Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. The most important thing is the very fact of the personnel change, which may affect the current activities and strategic management of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
## Decree of the President of Ukraine (Temporary assignment of duties of the Head of the State Border Guard Service)
This Decree of the President of Ukraine assigns the temporary performance of the duties of the Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine to the First Deputy Head of this service, Valerii Pavlovych Vavriniuk. In fact, this decree means that Valerii Vavriniuk will temporarily head the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and perform all the functions assigned to the Head of this service, until the appointment of a new Head in accordance with the established procedure.
## Decree of the President of Ukraine (Appointment of Ivashchenko as the Head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine)
This Decree of the President of Ukraine appoints Oleh Ivanovych Ivashchenko to the post of Head of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
country. Since the decree concerns appointment to a position in the intelligence agency of the Ministry of Defense, it is important for ensuring the defense capability and national security of Ukraine.
Decree of the President of Ukraine (Dismissal of Ivashchenko from the position of Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service)
This Decree of the President of Ukraine dismisses Oleh Ivanovych Ivashchenko from the position of Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. The decree is the basis for terminating the powers of O.I. Ivashchenko as the Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.
Decree of the President of Ukraine (Expansion of the list of positions for military personnel)
The Decree of the President of Ukraine amends the list of positions that can be held by military personnel in state bodies, adding the position of Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. Military personnel can now be appointed to the position of Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, and the decree comes into force from the date of its publication.
Decree of the President of Ukraine (Dismissal of Budanov from the position of Head of the DIU of the Ministry of Defense)
This Decree of the President of Ukraine dismisses Kyrylo Oleksiyovych Budanov from the position of Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The decree consists of one laconic paragraph stating the fact of dismissal.
Decree of the President of Ukraine (Appointment of Budanov as Head of the Office of the President)
This decree appoints Kyrylo Oleksiyovych Budanov to the position of Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. The importance of this decree lies in determining the person who will head the Office of the President, which is a key administrative position in the state.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (Negative assessment of the performance of the Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control)
The order approves the conclusion on the negative assessment of the results of the official activity for 2025 of Roman Mykolayovych Isaienko, Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control. The fact of approval of a negative assessment of the official activity of the head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control may be the basis for further personnel decisions regarding the official.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (Approval of positive assessments of the performance of heads of central executive bodies)
The order approves the conclusions regarding the assessment of the results of the official activity in 2025 of civil servants of category “A”, who are appointed and dismissed by the Cabin
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals**
This document, issued by the National Bank of Ukraine, establishes the accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of January 6, 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 document is simple: it is a table that contains the numeric code, alphabetic code, number of troy ounces, and name of the banking metal, as well as its accounting price in hryvnias.
The main provision of this communication is the fixing of accounting prices for banking metals on a specific date. These prices may be important for financial institutions, accountants, and other entities that conduct transactions with banking metals for accounting and reporting purposes.
### **On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
Of course, here is a concise description of the provided document:
This document is an official communication 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 – January 6, 2026.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table that contains a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their numeric and alphabetic codes, the number of currency/SDR units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to them. It is important to note that these rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided for by law. At the same time, the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the stated rates.
The most important provision of this document is the fixing of official exchange rates for a specific date. This information is critically important for entities that perform accounting and conduct financial transactions with foreign currencies, as well as for government bodies that use these rates in their activities.
### **On the Dismissal of Ya. Shliakhov from the Position of Member of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine dismisses Yaroslav Mykolaiovych Shliakhov from the position of member of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission. The decree consists of one laconic provision on dismissal. It is a direct order of the President and does not contain additional conditions or transitional provisions.
Since the decree concerns personnel matters and does not amend legislation, there are no specific provisions that would be most important to the general public. It is only relevant to individuals involved in the activities of the aforementioned commission.Regarding the Activities of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission.
**On the Dismissal of Yu. Boiko from the Position of Member of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine dismisses Yurii Yuliiovych Boiko from the position of member of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission. The decree consists of one concise clause stating the fact of dismissal. The document does not contain any additional conditions or explanations regarding the reasons for dismissal or the term of validity.
Since the Decree concerns personnel issues and does not amend legislation, there is no need to single out any specific provisions for use. In fact, it only records the termination of the powers of a specific person in the regulatory body.
**On the Appointment of Ye. Chornyi as Head of the Vodyanska Village Military Administration of the Vasylivka District of the Zaporizhzhia Region**
This is an order of the President of Ukraine on the appointment of Yevhen Petrovych Chornyi as the head of the Vodyanska Village Military Administration of the Vasylivka District of the Zaporizhzhia Region. The order is an individual act concerning a specific official and territory.
The structure of the order consists of a preamble, which indicates the basis – the appointment, and an operative part, which indicates the full name of the person appointed and the position.
The main provision of the order is the direct appointment of a person to the position of head of the military administration. This decision is important for ensuring the functioning of the military administration in the relevant district.
**On the Dismissal of S.O. Kyslytsia from the Position of First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine**
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which concerns personnel issues in the executive branch. It provides for the dismissal of a specific person, Serhii Olehovych Kyslytsia, from the position of First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
The structure of the order is very simple: it consists of the title, date, number, text of the order and signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine. The main provision is the dismissal of a person from office. The basis for dismissal is paragraph one of part two of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine “On Central Bodies of Executive Power,” which regulates the dismissal from office in central bodies of executive power.
When using this order, it is important to pay attention to the date of its adoption, the person dismissed, and the grounds for dismissal specified in the Law of Ukraine “On Central Bodies of Executive Power.”
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On the Dismissal of A. Grechenko from the Position of Head of the Vodyane Village Military Administration of the Vasylivka Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast
This is an order of the President of Ukraine regarding the dismissal of Andrii Ivanovych Grechenko from the position of Head of the Vodyane Village Military Administration of the Vasylivka Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
The order consists of a single clause that directly concerns the dismissal of a specific person from the specified position. The document is signed by the President of Ukraine and dated January 5, 2026.
The main provision of this order is the termination of the powers of Andrii Ivanovych Grechenko as the Head of the Vodyane Village Military Administration.
On the Dismissal of S. Deineko from the Position of Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
This Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns personnel changes in the leadership of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. It provides for the dismissal of Serhii Vasyliovych Deineko from the position of Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
The structure of the Decree is very simple: it consists of one concise clause that directly concerns the dismissal of a specific person from the position. The Decree does not contain additional provisions or transition periods.
Since the Decree concerns only the dismissal from the position, the most important is the very fact of the personnel change, which may affect the current activities and strategic management of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
On the Temporary Assignment of Duties of the Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
This Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns personnel matters in the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Decree consists of one concise clause, which assigns the temporary performance of duties of the Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine to the First Deputy Head of this service, Valerii Pavlovych Vavryniuk. The Decree does not contain any additional provisions or transition periods.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
In fact, this decree means that Valerii Vavryniuk will temporarily head the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and perform all the functions assigned to the Head of this service, until the appointment of a new Head in the established manner.
On the Appointment of O. Ivashchenko as the Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
This Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 7/2026 of January 2, 2026, concerns personnel matters in the field of defense. It contains only one provision: the appointment of Oleh Ivanovych
of Ukraine. The decree is laconic and clear in its wording, and does not contain any other orders or additional conditions.
The structure of the decree is extremely simple: the stating part (no preamble) and the operative part, which contains the direct decision on the appointment. The decree does not introduce any changes to previous normative legal acts, but only implements the powers of the President of Ukraine regarding appointments to positions.
Since the decree concerns an appointment to a position in the intelligence agency of the Ministry of Defense, it is important for ensuring the defense capability and national security of Ukraine. ****
On Dismissal of O. Ivashchenko from the Position of Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine
This Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns personnel issues in the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The decree consists of one laconic clause, which directly concerns the dismissal of a specific person, namely Oleh Ivanovych Ivashchenko, from the position of Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. The decree does not contain additional provisions or transitional periods.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
The decree is the basis for the termination of O.I. Ivashchenko’s powers in the position of Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.
On Amending Article 2-1 of the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 126/2017 of May 3, 2017
Good day! Here is an analysis of the provided Decree of the President of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the Decree:** The decree amends the list of positions that can be filled by military personnel in state bodies, enterprises, institutions and educational institutions. The amendments stipulate that the position of Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine can also be filled by military personnel.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The decree consists of two articles.
* Article 1 amends Article 2-1 of the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 126/2017, namely expanding the list of positions that can be filled by military personnel, adding the position of Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
* Article 2 stipulates that the decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
* The decree amends the previous version of Decree No. 126/2017, expanding the list of positions that can be filled by military personnel.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* Military personnel can now be appointed to the position of Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
* The decree enters into force on the day of its publication, therefore the changes apply immediately.
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On Approval of Conclusions Regarding the Evaluation of the Performance Results in 2025 of Civil Servants Holding Category “A” Civil Service Positions, Whose Appointment to and Dismissal from Positions is Carried Out by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
Good day! Here is a brief analysis of the provided order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the Order:** The order approves the conclusions regarding the evaluation of the performance results in 2025 of category “A” civil servants, who are appointed and dismissed by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. In fact, this is the official approval of the results of the performance evaluation of specific heads of central executive bodies.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The order consists of two parts: the main part and the annex.
* The main part contains a reference to Article 44 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service” and obliges central executive bodies to familiarize the heads specified in the annex with this order.
* The annex contains a list of heads of central executive bodies (Head of the SSSNS, Head of the State Agency on Energy Efficiency, Head of the NACS) and an assessment of their performance (“positive”).
* The text of the act does not contain references to previous versions or changes.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* The order records the results of the performance evaluation of the heads of central executive bodies.
* A “positive” assessment may be taken into account when making decisions regarding further tenure, bonuses, promotion, etc.
* Heads of central executive bodies must be familiarized with this order in accordance with the procedure established by law.
On Approval of the Draft Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Moldova on the Exercise of Paid Activities by Family Members of Employees of Diplomatic Missions or Consular Posts
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the approval of the draft Agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. The agreement aims to regulate the issue of paid activities by family members of employees of diplomatic missions or consular posts of both countries.
**Structure of the Order:**
The order consists of a single clause that directly approves the draft Agreement.
**Key Provisions Important for Use:**
The key point is the approval of the draft Agreement, which opens the way for its further signing and ratifi
ratification. After the Agreement enters into force, family members of diplomats and consuls will be able to engage in paid activities in the territory of the other state, which will contribute to their social adaptation and economic independence.
On Amending Paragraph 1 of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1029 of August 26, 2025
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends a previous resolution regarding the use of loan funds from the Council of Europe Development Bank for the investment project “HOME: Compensation for Destroyed Housing.” The amendment reduces the amount allocated to the project from 4,860,000 thousand hryvnias to 4,852,950 thousand hryvnias.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of one paragraph, which makes a direct amendment to paragraph 1 of CMU Resolution No. 1029 of August 26, 2025. Only the amount of funding has been changed; other provisions of the previous resolution remain unchanged.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
The key point is the reduction of the total amount of funds available for the implementation of the “HOME” investment project. This may affect the amount of compensation, the number of recipients, or other aspects of the project’s implementation, so the new amount of funding must be taken into account when planning and making payments.
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On the Transfer of Certain Individually Defined Property to the Ownership of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi City Territorial Community of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi District of Odesa Oblast
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the transfer of state property to the ownership of a territorial community.
**Essence of the Order:**
The order provides for the gratuitous transfer of a mobile weight and dimension control point, consisting of a specialized RENAULT MASTER cargo van manufactured in 2018, to the ownership of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi city territorial community of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa Oblast.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of one paragraph, which clearly defines the object of transfer (mobile weight and dimension control point) and the subject to whom the property is transferred (Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi city territorial community).
**Main Provisions for Use:**
To implement this order, the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi City Council must take measures to accept the property on the community’s balance sheet and ensure its further use for its intended purpose. Also, it is necessary to execute all necessary documents confirming the transfer of ownership of the specified property.
On Amendments to### **Schemes for Directing and Coordinating the Activities of Central Executive Bodies by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine through the Respective Members of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine**
Good day! Here is an analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the scheme for directing and coordinating the activities of central executive bodies by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The changes concern the re-subordination of the National Agency of Ukraine for Identification, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes (ARMA).
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution amends paragraph 1 of Section III of the scheme for directing and coordinating the activities of central executive bodies, approved by CMU Resolution No. 442 of September 10, 2014.
* ARMA is now directly coordinated by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
* The previous paragraph, which defined another coordinator for ARMA, has been excluded.
3. **Most Important Provisions:**
* The changes indicate changes in the management and control over ARMA, which may affect the agency’s efficiency and the process of returning assets derived from crime.
### **On Amendments to Paragraph 2 of the Procedure for Using Funds Provided in the State Budget for the Implementation of National Measures in the Field of Education**
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends Paragraph 2 of the Procedure for Using Funds Provided in the State Budget for the Implementation of National Measures in the Field of Education. The changes relate to the determination of institutions responsible for using funds for specific areas of educational activities. In particular, the responsibility for using funds has been redistributed between the “Institute for Modernization of Educational Content” and the “Ukrainian Institute for Educational Development.”
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution amends paragraph 2 of the Procedure for Using Funds, approved by CMU Resolution No. 131 of February 19, 2020. The changes concern the third and fifth paragraphs of this paragraph. According to the changes, the “Institute for Modernization of Educational Content” is responsible for the areas defined in subparagraphs 1, 2, 14 of paragraph 3 and subparagraphs 1, 2 of paragraph 4 of the Procedure, and the “Ukrainian Institute for Educational Development” – for the area defined in subparagraph 4 of paragraph 3 of the Procedure.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
The key point is that the resolution defines which institutions are responsible for using budget funds for specific areas of educational activities. This is important for the proper allocation of funding and ensuring the effective implementation of educational programs.
### **On the Transfer of Non-Residential
### **On the transfer of non-residential premises to the ownership of the Vakulivka Village Territorial Community of the Kryvyi Rih District of the Dnipropetrovsk Region**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine provides for the transfer of non-residential premises with an area of 615.7 square meters, located in the village of Sofiivka, Kryvyi Rih district, Dnipropetrovsk region, to the ownership of the Vakulivka village territorial community of the same district.
The order consists of one clause, which clearly defines the object of transfer (non-residential premises) and the subject to whom the property is transferred (Vakulivka village territorial community).
The main provision of this order is the direct fact of the transfer of non-residential premises to the ownership of the community, which will allow it to use this property for its own needs and development.
### **Issues of the Board of the Joint-Stock Company “Ukrainian Railways”**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the new composition of the board of the joint-stock company “Ukrainian Railways”. In fact, this document appoints specific individuals who will manage the company.
The structure of the order is very simple: it consists of the main part, which deals with the approval of the composition of the board, and an annex listing the names and positions of the board members. Compared to previous versions (if any), this document simply records the current composition of the board at the time of publication.
The most important provision of this order is the approval of a specific list of persons who are members of the board of “Ukrainian Railways”. This determines who will be responsible for managing the company and making key decisions.
### **On Amendments to Clause 3 of the List of Central Executive Bodies, Other State Bodies Responsible for the Implementation of Obligations Arising from Ukraine’s Membership in International Organizations**
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the list of bodies responsible for the implementation of Ukraine’s obligations within the framework of membership in the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The changes concern the expansion of the list of responsible bodies.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution consists of one clause, which amends the list of central executive bodies, other state bodies responsible for the implementation of obligations arising from Ukraine’s membership in international organizations, approved by the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated September 13, 2002, No. 1371. According to the changes, the list of bodies responsible for cooperation
