Digest of changes in the legislation of Ukraine
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on establishing accounting prices for banking metals
The NBU establishes accounting prices for banking metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, in hryvnias per troy ounce. These prices are used for accounting and reporting purposes but do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at these prices. It is important to understand that accounting prices are indicative.
Official notification of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on establishing the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDR
The NBU establishes official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDR for accounting and reporting purposes. These rates are used to convert the value of assets and liabilities in foreign currency into hryvnia but do not imply an obligation for the NBU to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates. Business entities and government institutions must use these rates for conversion.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on amendments to the Procedure for determining damage and losses caused to Ukraine as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the Procedure for determining damage and losses caused to Ukraine as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation by excluding certain clauses. It is necessary to analyze the initial version of the Procedure to understand the consequences of these changes for the process of determining damage and losses.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the exchange of temporary residence permits for foreigners and stateless persons
The Cabinet of Ministers
Ukraine introduces changes regarding the exchange of temporary residence permits for foreigners and stateless persons, with the exception of citizens of the Russian Federation. A term of 90 days is established for the exchange of permits, the term of which expired after February 24, 2022. The State Migration Service is obliged to inform the relevant persons about the procedure and terms of document exchange.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Subvention from the State Budget to Local Budgets for Support of Certain Institutions and Measures in the Healthcare System
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regulates the procedure for granting and using subventions from the state budget to local budgets for the support of the blood service, examinations of drivers for intoxication, and provision of therapeutic nutrition for children with metabolic diseases. The subvention has a specific purpose and cannot be used to pay for utilities or capital expenditures not related to the intended use. Regional and Kyiv City Military Administrations must report monthly on the use of the subvention.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to Regulatory Acts Regarding the Maintenance of the State Land Cadastre and Land Inventory
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces amendments to regulatory acts governing the maintenance of the State Land Cadastre and land inventory, especially under martial law. The changes concern state registration of land plots in combat zones, the powers of the Zakarpattia Regional State Administration, the designated purpose of land plots for electronic communication networks, and land inventory. State cadastral registrars must take these changes into account, especially regarding territories where hostilities are taking place.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **Regarding the Accounting Price of Banking Metals**
This announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes the accounting prices for banking metals as of February 10, 2026. It determines the value of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in hryvnias per troy ounce. These prices are used for accounting and reporting purposes, but the NBU is not obliged 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 thing to understand for use is that the accounting prices set by the NBU are indicative and are not binding for transactions involving the purchase and sale of banking metals.
### **Regarding the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
This document is an official announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on establishing the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – February 10, 2026.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, indicating their numeric and alphabetic codes, the number of units of currency/SDR, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against them. It is important to note that the NBU specifies that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law, and do not imply an obligation for the NBU to buy or sell these currencies at the stated rates.
The most important provision of this document is, in fact, the official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies themselves, as they are used for accounting purposes, reporting, and other cases provided for by law. Business entities and government institutions should use these rates to convert the value of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency into hryvnias.
### **On Amending Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 326 of March 20, 2022**
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the Procedure for Determining the Damage and Losses Caused to Ukraine as a Result of the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation. The amendments concern the exclusion of certain clauses from CMU Resolution No. 326 of March 20, 2022.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of one clause, which amends another CMU resolution, namely the Procedure for Determining the Damage and Losses Caused to Ukraine as a Result of the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation. The amendments provide for the exclusion of clauses 6, 7, and 9-12 from this Procedure.
**Key Provisions Important for Use:**
The most important thing is that certain clauses have been removed from the Procedure. For understanding
consequences of these changes, it is necessary to refer to the original version of the Procedure and analyze exactly which provisions were excluded and how this affects the process of determining damage and losses.
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On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1202 of October 21, 2022
This resolution amends the previous resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which regulates the implementation of migration legislation under martial law. The changes concern the exchange of temporary residence permits for foreigners and stateless persons, except for citizens of the Russian Federation.
The structure of the resolution includes:
1. Amendments to Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1202 by excluding the words “temporary or” and “temporary or”.
2. Establishing an obligation for foreigners and stateless persons (except for citizens of the Russian Federation) who have a temporary residence permit, the term of exchange of which has occurred after February 24, 2022, to apply for its exchange within 90 days from the date of entry into force of this resolution.
3. Obligation of the State Migration Service to conduct informational and explanatory work on the procedure and terms of exchange of permits.
4. Determining the date of entry into force of the resolution – three months from the date of its publication.
The most important provision is the establishment of a clear term (90 days) for the exchange of temporary residence permits for foreigners and stateless persons whose term of exchange occurred after February 24, 2022. Also important is the obligation of the SMS to inform the relevant persons about the procedure and terms of document exchange.
Some Issues of Granting in 2026 Subvention from the State Budget to Local Budgets for Supporting Certain Institutions and Measures in the Healthcare System
Good day! I will be happy to help you understand this resolution.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 135 of February 5, 2026, regulates the procedure for granting and using subvention from the state budget to local budgets for supporting certain institutions and measures in the healthcare system in 2026. The subvention is aimed at financing the blood service, conducting examinations of drivers for intoxication, and providing therapeutic nutrition products to children with certain metabolic diseases. The resolution defines the mechanism for redistributing funds between local budgets and establishes requirements for reporting on the use of the subvention.
2. **Structure of the Law:**
The resolution consists of several parts:
* General provisions that define the purpose and basis for adopting the resolution.
* Approval of the Procedure and conditions for granting the subvention.
* Redistribution of the subvention volume between local budgets (Appendix 1).
* Tasks for the Ministry of Health and regional military administrations regarding analysis and control.
regarding the use of the subvention.
* Requirements for local self-government bodies regarding additional funding and transfer of the subvention.
* Appendix with the distribution of the subvention amount among local budgets.
* Appendix with the redistribution of the subvention amount among local budgets.
3. **Main Provisions of the Law:**
* **Targeted use of the subvention:** Funds must be directed to cover current expenses of blood service institutions, financing examinations of drivers, and providing therapeutic nutrition for children with metabolic diseases.
* **Prohibition on the use of the subvention:** Funds cannot be used to pay for utility services, capital expenditures, procurement of goods, works, and services not related to the targeted use of the subvention, and for activities aimed at generating profit.
* **Reporting:** Regional and Kyiv City Military Administrations must report monthly on the use of the subvention and funds from local budgets, and quarterly inform the National Transfusiology Center about the distribution of donor blood and blood components. The Ministry of Health submits a summary report to the Ministry of Finance.
I hope this helps you better understand this regulatory act!
**On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and on Declaring Invalid the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1050 of September 9, 2009**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 140 of February 5, 2026.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution introduces amendments to regulatory acts governing the maintenance of the State Land Cadastre and land inventory. The changes concern the peculiarities of state registration of land plots during martial law, particularly in territories where hostilities are taking place or that are temporarily occupied. Also, the changes concern issues of placement of electronic communication networks and compulsory alienation of land.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution introduces amendments to:
* Procedure for maintaining the State Land Cadastre (Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1051 of October 17, 2012).
* Procedure for conducting land inventory (Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 476 of June 5, 2019).
* Methodology for the normative monetary valuation of land plots (Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1147 of November 3, 2021).
* Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 564 of May 7, 2022, “Some Issues of Maintaining and Functioning of the State Land Cadastre under Martial Law”.
Key changes include:
* Regulation of issues of state registration of land plots on which residential buildings are located in territories where hostilities are taking place or that are temporarily occupied.
* Clarification of the powers of the Zakarpattia Regional State Administration regarding the state registration of land plots that are compulsorily alienated.
* Amendments regarding the intended purpose
ion of land plots for the deployment and operation of electronic communication networks.
* Settlement of land inventory issues under martial law.
* Recognition as invalid of the order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated September 9, 2009, No. 1050.
4. **Key provisions for use:**
* Peculiarities of state registration of land plots in territories where hostilities are ongoing or temporarily occupied should be taken into account by state cadastral registrars.
* Land inventory in the specified territories is also carried out taking into account the established peculiarities.
* Changes regarding the designated purpose of land plots for electronic communication networks must be taken into account in the regulatory monetary valuation.
* Customers of land management documentation of state, communal ownership have certain powers in cases where the development of such documentation takes place without the permission of the executive body, local self-government body.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of this act!
**On Amendments to Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 142 dated March 10, 2017, and No. 643 dated May 31, 2022**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine that you provided:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution introduces amendments to existing regulatory acts governing the management of state-owned enterprises and business entities with state participation. In particular, the list of companies to which certain requirements apply regarding the competitive selection of supervisory board members and the management of state property objects under martial law is expanded.
2. **Structure and key provisions:**
* The resolution amends two previous resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine: No. 142 dated March 10, 2017, and No. 643 dated May 31, 2022.
* Amendments to resolution No. 142 concern the expansion of the list of joint-stock companies to which the procedure for competitive selection of independent supervisory board members applies. Companies such as “Ukrainian Distribution Networks,” “Market Operator,” and “Guaranteed Buyer” have been added.
* Amendments to resolution No. 643 expand the list of state property objects to which special management conditions apply for the period of martial law, adding “Ukrainian Distribution Networks,” “Market Operator,” “Guaranteed Buyer,” and “Centrenergo.”
* A transitional provision is established regarding the completion of competitive selections initiated before the entry into force of this resolution.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* **Expansion of the list of companies:** It is important to note that the requirements for competitive selection of supervisory board members and the peculiarities of management under martial law now apply to “Ukrainian Distribution Networks,” “Market Operator,” “Guaranteed Buyer”
