Digest of Legislation of Ukraine
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Banking Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine daily establishes accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) as a benchmark for accounting. These prices are not binding on commercial banks when conducting transactions with these metals, but are used for internal accounting and other specified purposes.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDR) for reflection in accounting and transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. These rates are official, but not binding for foreign exchange transactions in the market, and are used for clearly defined purposes.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Cancellation of Temporary Assignment of Duties
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has canceled the previous order on the temporary assignment of duties of the Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drug Control to Korolenko V.V. This act terminated the temporary performance of duties by Korolenko V.V.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Cancellation of Suspension from Office
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has canceled the previous order on the suspension of Isaienko R.M. from the position of Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drug Control. This decision reinstated Isaienko R.M.
R.M. from the post.
**Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Dismissal from the Post**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed Roman Mykolaiovych Isaienko from the post of Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drug Control. The basis for dismissal was a negative assessment based on the results of the evaluation of his performance in 2025, in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”.
**Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Approval of the Procedure for Preparing the National Energy and Climate Plan**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Procedure for Preparing the National Energy and Climate Plan, which is a tool for state policy in the field of energy, climate and sustainable development. The procedure defines the stages, directions, structure and responsibilities of the Ministry of Economy and other bodies in the process of preparing the plan.
**Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Increasing the Official Salary of an Employee of the 1st Tariff Category of the Unified Tariff Scale**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine established a new amount of the official salary (tariff rate) for an employee of the 1st tariff category of the Unified Tariff Scale from January 1, 2026, in the amount of 3470 hryvnias. Heads of budgetary institutions are obliged to ensure the differentiation of wages of employees who receive the minimum wage by establishing allowances and surcharges.
**Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Conditions for Conducting a Competition to Determine a Supplier of Universal Services**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for conducting a competition to determine a supplier of universal services. In
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals**
This document is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the accounting prices for banking metals as of January 12, 2026.
The structure of the document is simple: it contains a table with information on the accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. For each metal, the digital and alphabetic code, the number of troy ounces (in this case – 1), and the actual accounting price in hryvnias are indicated. Importantly, the NBU emphasizes that these prices do not oblige the bank to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
The most important thing to understand for use is that these accounting prices are indicative and can be used for accounting and other purposes, but are not a fixed rate for the purchase and sale of banking metals by the National Bank.
### **On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
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1. **Document essence:** This is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDRs) for a specific date – January 12, 2026. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law. Importantly, the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at these rates.
2. **Document structure:** The document is a table indicating the digital and alphabetic code, the number of currency units, the name, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia for each currency. The list includes the main world currencies, such as the US dollar, euro, British pound, as well as the currencies of Ukraine’s partner countries. The note indicates the purpose of these rates and the absence of NBU obligations regarding their purchase and sale.
3. **Key provisions:** The most important thing to understand for use is that these rates are official, but not binding for foreign exchange transactions in the market. They are used for clearly defined purposes, such as accounting and transactions with the DKSU. It is also important to pay attention to the date to which these rates are tied, as they may change daily.
### **On Recognizing as Invalid the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of December 24, 2025 No. 1479**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine repeals the previous order of December 24, 2025 No. 1479, which temporarily assigned the duties of the Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drug Control to Korolenko V.V.
The structure of the order is simple: it consists of one clause, which directly repeals the previous act. There are no changes as such, as the previous decision is being canceled.
The most important provision
is precisely the fact of the cancellation of the previous order, which means the termination of the temporary performance of duties by Korolenko V.V. as the Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines. This may be important for understanding the personnel changes in this service.
On Recognizing as Invalid the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of December 24, 2025 No. 1478
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine cancels the previous order of December 24, 2025 No. 1478, which removed Isaienko R.M. from the position of Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drug Control.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of a single clause that directly cancels the previous act. There are no changes compared to previous versions, as this is a decision to cancel the previous order.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
In fact, this order means that the removal of Isaienko R.M. from the position of Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drug Control, which was carried out by the previous order, is no longer valid. This may have implications for personnel decisions and the activities of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drug Control.
On Dismissal of Isaienko R.M. from the Position of Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drug Control
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues and provides for the dismissal of a specific person from office.
**Essence of the Order:**
By Order No. 2-r of January 7, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismisses Roman Mykolayovych Isaienko from the position of Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drug Control. The basis for dismissal is a negative assessment based on the results of the evaluation of his performance in 2025, in accordance with paragraph 3 of part one of Article 87 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of a title, a preamble indicating the date and place of publication, and the main part containing the decision on dismissal. The basis for dismissal is also indicated – a negative assessment of performance. The order is signed by the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
For practical application, it is important to consider that the dismissal took place on the basis of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”, namely paragraph 3 of part one of Article 87, which provides for dismissal in the event of receiving a negative assessment based on the results of the evaluation of performance. This means that the evaluation procedure was carried out in accordance with the requirements of the law, and on its basis, a decision was made to dismiss.
On Approval of the Procedure for Preparing the National Energy and Climate Plan
Some issues of remuneration of employees of institutions, establishments and organizations of certain sectors of the budgetary sphere
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1. **Essence of the law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine establishes a new amount of the official salary (tariff rate) for an employee of the 1st tariff category of the Unified Tariff Scale from January 1, 2026, namely 3470 hryvnias. Also, it obliges the heads of budgetary institutions to ensure differential
### **Regarding Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1298 dated December 12, 2018**
Good day! Here is an analysis of the provided Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the Law:** The resolution aims to ensure wage differentiation for employees receiving the minimum wage by establishing additional payments and allowances.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The resolution consists of 5 points.
* Point 1 amends note 1 of appendix 1 to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1298, establishing a new base salary for the 1st tariff category.
* Point 2 obliges heads of institutions to ensure wage differentiation.
* Points 3 and 4 provide for the alignment of regulatory legal acts of ministries and local self-government bodies with this resolution.
* Point 5 defines the date of entry into force of the resolution – from the date of publication, but applicable from January 1, 2026.
3. **Most Important Provisions:** The most important is the establishment of a new base salary (tariff rate) for employees of the 1st tariff category, as this affects the calculation of salaries of employees in the budget sector. Also important is the provision on wage differentiation, which should ensure fair remuneration taking into account qualifications and complexity of work.
### **Regarding Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1055 dated December 12, 2018**
Good day! Here is an analysis of the provided Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the Law:** The resolution amends the procedure for conducting a competition to determine the supplier of universal services. It stipulates that under martial law and until the adoption of a relevant law, the competition for the supplier of universal services is not held, and these services continue to be provided by the same electricity suppliers who did so as of December 31, 2025.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The resolution consists of one point, which amends Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1055 dated December 12, 2018. The changes concern the conditions under which the competition for determining the supplier of universal services is not held, namely: martial law and the absence of a law on extending the term of performance of functions by the current supplier.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:** The most important is that under martial law and in the absence of a new law, consumers will continue to receive universal services from the same suppliers as before. This ensures stability in the electricity market in times of uncertainty.
### **Regarding Amendments to the Procedure for Conducting Electronic Auctions for the Sale of Electricity under Bilateral Agreements**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Procedure for Conducting Electronic Auctions for the Sale of Electricity under Bilateral Agreements.
1. **Essence of the Amendments:** The amendments concern the holding of special sessions of auctions for the sale of electricity under bilateral agreements, especially in the context of martial law. They define the conditions for the sale of electricity by the producer
at nuclear power plants at a fixed price calculated on the basis of the weighted average market price with a discount.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The Law amends paragraphs 48 and 49 of the Procedure for conducting electronic auctions.
* Paragraph 48 stipulates that the auction organizer holds special sessions for the sale of lot packages of 25 lots under bilateral contracts with a term of execution of up to three months and a volume of no more than 400 MW/h of base load for the entire period of release/sale. The selling price of electricity must correspond to the weighted average market price for the last three months with a 30% discount.
* Paragraph 49 obliges electricity producers at nuclear power plants to initiate and conduct auctions in the form of a special session for the sale of lot packages under bilateral contracts on the terms specified in paragraph 48, for the period of martial law in Ukraine.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* **Special sessions for nuclear power plants:** During the period of martial law, electricity producers at NPPs are obliged to hold special auction sessions for the sale of electricity under bilateral contracts.
* **Pricing:** The selling price of electricity at these special sessions is fixed at the weighted average market price for the last three months, taking into account a 30% discount.
* **Volume restrictions:** The volume of electricity sales at such sessions is limited to 400 MW/h of base load for the entire release/sale period.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of the changes!
[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/1785-2025-%D0%BF](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/1785-2025-%D0%BF)
### **On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding the Implementation of Compensation Payments in Foreign Currency and Payment of Other Expenses to Employees of the Diplomatic Service Assigned to Long-Term Assignments**
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1. **Essence of the law:**
The resolution amends existing regulations governing compensation payments in foreign currency and the payment of other expenses to employees of the diplomatic service on long-term assignments. The purpose of the changes is to clarify and optimize the procedure for making these payments, as well as to bring the regulations in line with current needs and practices.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
The document amends three main resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:
* Resolution No. 73 of February 22, 2008, which defines the procedure for determining the norms of compensation payments.
* Resolution No. 98 of February 2, 2011, which regulates the amounts and composition of expenses for business trips of civil servants.
* Resolution No. 1288 of December 21, 2020, which approves the procedure for the formation and implementation of compensation payments.
The changes concern, in particular, the clarification of terminology (for example, replacing “country of stay” with “state of accreditation”), the adjustment of payment calculation formulas.
