Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
NBU Exchange Rates
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDRs) for a specific date. These rates are used for accounting and NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU). It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.
Authorization to Sign an International Agreement
The President of Ukraine authorizes a specific individual (the Deputy Prime Minister) to sign the Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This means that only this person has the right to sign the agreement on behalf of Ukraine.
IBRD Grant Agreement
The Presidential Decree concerns attracting additional funding for Ukraine through the conclusion of an agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). A delegation is formed to conduct negotiations on obtaining a grant from the Financial Intermediary Fund, administered by the IBRD, to support the “Foundations for Growth” program. The Minister of Finance is authorized to sign the agreement.
Dismissal from Office in the State Administration of Affairs
The Decree of the President of Ukraine states the dismissal of a person from the position of Deputy Head of the State Administration of Affairs based on a personal statement. The decree records the fact of dismissal and personnel records.
Draft Law on Mobilization Needs Revision
The Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine provides for the return of the draft law on amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Mobilization Training and Mobilization” to the committee for revision and resubmission for consideration in the second reading. The draft law requires further elaboration before final adoption.
Changes in Scholarships of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for Trainers
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the list of coaches who are awarded scholarships of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for preparing athletes for the Olympic Games. The mention of a specific athlete is excluded from the list of wards of a particular coach. Now, the head coach of the full-time team of the national diving team of Ukraine does not receive a scholarship for training the excluded person.
## Cancellation of the Procedure for Independent Evaluation of the BEB
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine repeals a previous resolution that regulated the procedure for conducting an independent evaluation (audit) of the effectiveness of the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB). Currently, there is no government-approved mechanism for evaluating the effectiveness of this body.
## Changes in the Composition of the Board of the Pension Fund of Ukraine
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces changes to the composition of the board of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, replacing one person with another. It affects the decision-making and functioning of the Fund, as the new board member may have a different perspective on certain issues.
## Technical Changes in Maintaining the Register of State Certificates on the Level of Proficiency in the State Language
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces changes to the text of the Procedure for Maintaining the Register of State Certificates. The changes are cosmetic and involve replacing the words “annulment” and “annulled” with “cancellation” and “cancelled,” respectively. This is important for the correct understanding and application of the norms of the Procedure.
## Distribution of Additional Subvention among Local Budgets
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine determines how the additional subvention from the state budget will be distributed among local budgets for financing educational and healthcare institutions. It allows local authorities to plan expenditures on education and healthcare.
## Transfer of a Road Section to the Ownership of the Territorial Community
The Resolution of the Cabinet
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the Accounting Price of Bank Metals**
This document, issued by the National Bank of Ukraine, establishes the accounting prices for bank metals as of January 20, 2026. It determines the value of one troy ounce of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in hryvnias.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing codes (numerical and alphabetical), the number of troy ounces, the name of the bank metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
The most important provision is the fixing of accounting prices for bank metals, which can be used for accounting, taxation, and other financial transactions related to these assets.
### **On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
Good day! Here is my analysis of the provided document:
1. **Essence of the document:** This 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 special drawing rights (SDRs) for a specific date – January 20, 2026. These rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided for by law. It is important that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.
2. **Structure and main provisions:** The document is in the form of a table, where for each currency the following is indicated:
* Numerical and alphabetical currency code.
* Number of currency/SDR units.
* Name of the currency/SDR.
* Official exchange rate of the hryvnia to this currency/SDR.
At the bottom of the table there is a note explaining the scope of application of these rates and the absence of NBU’s obligations regarding the purchase and sale of currency at these rates.
3. **Key provisions for use:** The most important thing is that these rates are *official* and are used for clearly defined purposes, such as accounting and transactions with the DKSU. At the same time, it is important to remember that these rates are not market rates and do not determine the rate at which you can buy or sell currency in banks or exchange offices.
### **On Authorizing T. Kachka to sign Agreement No. 4 in the form of an exchange of letters between Ukraine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on amending Agreement No. 3 in the form of an exchange of letters between Ukraine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on amending the Agreement on Political Cooperation, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership between Ukraine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland**
This order of the President of Ukraine authorizes a specific person, namely the Vice Prime Minister for European Integration
of Ukraine on European integration Taras Kachka, for the signing of Agreement No. 4 between Ukraine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The structure of the order is simple: it consists of one clause that clearly defines the person authorized to sign the agreement and the name of the agreement itself.
The most important provision of this order is the granting of authority to a specific person to sign an international agreement. This means that only Taras Kachka has the right to sign this agreement on behalf of Ukraine.
On the delegation of Ukraine to participate in negotiations with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development regarding the conclusion of the Grant Agreement of the Financial Intermediary Fund for Resource Mobilization to Support Investments in Strengthening Ukraine (Additional Grant for the Second Development Policy Support Program “Foundations of Growth”) between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (acting as the Executive Agency of the Financial Intermediary Fund for Resource Mobilization to Support Investments in Strengthening Ukraine)
Good day! Here is an analysis of the Order of the President of Ukraine, as you requested:
1. **Essence of the order:** This document concerns attracting additional funding for Ukraine through the conclusion of an agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The order establishes a delegation to conduct negotiations on obtaining a grant from the Financial Intermediary Fund, which is administered by the IBRD, to support the “Foundations of Growth” program. It also determines the composition of the delegation and approves directives for negotiations. The Minister of Finance is authorized to sign the agreement.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* **Formation of the delegation:** The personal composition of the delegation is determined, which includes representatives of various ministries and departments, including the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy, the National Bank of Ukraine.
* **Directives for negotiations:** Directives for the delegation are approved, which, however, have the status of “for official use only”, so their content is not disclosed.
* **Authorization to sign the agreement:** The Minister of Finance of Ukraine is authorized to sign the grant agreement with the IBRD.
* **Changes to the composition of the delegation:** The head of the delegation is allowed to make changes to the composition of the delegation in agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and to involve advisors, experts and technical representatives.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* **Composition of the delegation:** It is important to know the composition of the delegation to understand who exactly represents the interests of Ukraine in the negotiations.
* **Authorized person:** The Minister of Finance is the only person authorized
Signing an agreement defining the procedure for its conclusion.
* **Directives for negotiations:** Although the directives are not public, their existence indicates the presence of clear instructions for the delegation on conducting negotiations.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of this order.
On Dismissal of S. Prylypko from the Position of Deputy Head of the State Administration of Affairs
This Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 57/2026 of January 15, 2026, concerns personnel matters in the State Administration of Affairs. It states the dismissal of Serhiy Ivanovych Prylypko from the position of Deputy Head of the State Administration of Affairs. The basis for the dismissal is the official’s personal statement.
The structure of the Decree is simple: the stating part about the dismissal, reference to the basis for the dismissal (statement), the President’s signature, and details. The decree does not contain any additional provisions or amendments to other regulatory acts.
Since the Decree concerns only the dismissal of a specific person from office, it does not have broad practical significance for application, except to record the fact of dismissal and personnel records.
On Sending for Re-Second Reading of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amending Article 23 of the Law of Ukraine “On Mobilization Training and Mobilization” Regarding Granting Deferral from Military Service During Mobilization to Certain Categories of Citizens
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns draft law No. 13574, which amends Article 23 of the Law of Ukraine “On Mobilization Training and Mobilization.” This draft law regulates the issue of deferral from military service during mobilization for certain categories of citizens.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of one clause, which provides for the return of draft law No. 13574 to the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. This is done to finalize the draft law and re-submit it for consideration in the second reading.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
In fact, this resolution means that the draft law requires further elaboration before final adoption. Therefore, any decisions or actions based on the previous version of the draft law may be premature.
On Amending the Annex to the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of April 29, 2025 No. 408
Good day! Here is a brief analysis of the provided order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the law:** The order amends the list of coaches who have been awarded scholarships by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for training athletes for the Olympic Games. Specifically, the mention of the athlete Lyskun So is excluded.
including the last name in the list of wards of coach Tseliutin Illia Yevhenovych.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The order consists of a short introductory part and direct changes to the appendix of the CMU order No. 408 of April 29, 2025.
* The change concerns only one position in the appendix, namely the exclusion of the athlete’s name from the list of those trained by coach Tseliutin.
* Previous versions remain unchanged, except for the specified position.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* This order is important to consider when paying scholarships to coaches who prepare athletes for the Olympic Games.
* It should be noted that Liskun Sofia is no longer included in the list of athletes for whose training the head coach of the full-time team of the national diving team of Ukraine, Tseliutin Illia Yevhenovych, receives a scholarship.
On declaring invalid the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1398 of December 16, 2022
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine repeals the previous Resolution No. 1398 of December 16, 2022, which regulated the procedure for conducting an independent assessment (audit) of the effectiveness of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES). In fact, the government decided to abandon the previously approved mechanism for assessing the effectiveness of the BES.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution consists of a single laconic paragraph, which directly indicates the repeal of the previous regulatory act. It does not contain any additional provisions or transitional periods.
**Key provisions important for use:**
Since the resolution repeals the previous procedure for conducting an independent assessment of the BES, this means that there is currently no government-approved mechanism for assessing the effectiveness of this body. This may have implications for the transparency and accountability of the BES, as well as for the control of its activities.
On Amendments to the Composition of the Board of the Pension Fund of Ukraine
This Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the composition of the Board of the Pension Fund of Ukraine. It provides for the introduction of a new person to the Board, namely Natalia Volodymyrivna Mazur, the head of the trade union of communication workers, and the removal of Bohdan Mykolayovych Overkovskyi from the Board.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of a short preamble and one paragraph, which directly amends the composition of the Board of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 802 of October 25, 2017. The changes concern only the personal composition of the Board.
**Key provisions for use:**
For the practical use of this order, it is important to consider that it changes the personal co
board of the Pension Fund. This may affect decision-making and the functioning of the Fund, as a new board member may have a different perspective on certain issues.
On Amendments to the Procedure for Maintaining the Register of State Certificates on the Level of Proficiency in the State Language
This decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces technical changes to the Procedure for Maintaining the Register of State Certificates on the Level of Proficiency in the State Language. The changes concern the replacement of the words “анулювання” and “анульовані” (cancellation) with “скасування” and “скасовані” (revocation) respectively.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The decree consists of one paragraph, which directly amends the text of the Procedure for Maintaining the Register of State Certificates. The changes are cosmetic and do not change the essence of the procedures related to maintaining the register.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The changes introduced by this decree should be taken into account when working with the Procedure for Maintaining the Register of State Certificates. From now on, instead of the terms “анулювання” (cancellation) and “анульовані” (cancelled), it is necessary to use “скасування” (revocation) and “скасовані” (revoked). This is important for the correct understanding and application of the norms of the Procedure.
On Approving the Distribution of Additional Subvention for the Implementation of Expenditures Transferred from the State Budget for the Maintenance of Educational and Healthcare Institutions between Local Budgets in 2026
Good day! Here is an analysis of the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the distribution of additional subvention between local budgets for 2026.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This act determines how the additional subvention from the state budget will be distributed among the local budgets of each region of Ukraine for financing educational and healthcare institutions in 2026. The decree approves specific amounts for each region and, in some cases, for individual territorial communities within these regions. This is important to ensure adequate funding for these critical areas at the local level.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The decree consists of the main part and 24 appendices, each of which relates to a separate region of Ukraine. The main part contains a general provision on the approval of the subvention distribution in accordance with Article 103-6 of the Budget Code of Ukraine. The appendices contain tables with budget codes, names of local budgets, and subvention amounts in thousands of hryvnias. In some appendices, in addition to the regional budget, the budgets of individual city, town, and village territorial communities are also indicated.
3. **Key Provisions:** The most important is the clear allocation of funds between different levels of local budgets, which allows for planning expenditures on education and health care. It is important for local authorities to pay attention to the specific amounts allocated to their budgets, as this affects their ability to provide
ensure the proper functioning of the respective institutions. It is also worth considering that there are undistributed balances in Annexes 8 and 12, which may be distributed later.
On the Transfer of a Section of a Highway to the Ownership of the Yampil City Territorial Community of the Mohyliv-Podilskyi District of the Vinnytsia Oblast
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the transfer of a section of a highway of state significance to the ownership of the Yampil City Territorial Community. In fact, the government transfers to the community the authority to manage and maintain a specific section of the road.
The structure of the order is simple: it consists of one paragraph that clearly defines the section of the road (highway R-08, length 2.834 km in the city of Yampil) that is transferred to the ownership of the Yampil City Territorial Community. The order does not contain any additional conditions or obligations for the community.
The most important provision of this order is the very fact of transferring the road section to the ownership of the community. This means that now the Yampil City Territorial Community is responsible for the maintenance, repair and development of this road section.
On Declaring Certain Acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to Have Lost Their Validity
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 24 of January 14, 2026, repeals two previous acts of the government. The first act that lost its validity is the Order of the CMU No. 320 of April 13, 2024, which approved the Concept of the State Target Scientific and Technical Program on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Priority Sectors of the Economy for the Period up to 2026. The second act is paragraph 31 of the amendments made to the acts of the CMU by Resolution No. 1796 of December 31, 2025.
The structure of the resolution is very simple: it consists only of the stating part and the list of acts that are declared invalid.
Since the resolution repeals the Concept of the Program on the Use of Artificial Intelligence, this may be important for those who planned or implemented projects based on this concept. Now it must be taken into account that this concept is no longer valid.
On the Transfer of a Civil Defense Protective Structure to the Ownership of the Yemilchyne Settlement Territorial Community of the Zviahel District of the Zhytomyr Oblast
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the transfer of a civil defense protective structure to the ownership of the Yemilchyne Settlement Territorial Community. In fact, the government transfers to the community the ownership of a specific protective structure located on the territory of this community.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of one paragraph, which clearly defines
