Message from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on accounting prices for banking metals: The prices set by the NBU are indicative and used exclusively for internal accounting purposes, and not for actual transactions of buying and selling banking metals. They determine the value of one troy ounce of gold, silver, platinum and palladium in hryvnias for a specific date.
Message from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the official exchange rate of the hryvnia: The official exchange rate of the hryvnia set by the NBU is a benchmark, but is not a fixed rate at which foreign exchange transactions are carried out in the market. It is used for reflection in accounting, for NBU’s operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases determined by the legislation of Ukraine. The NBU does not undertake obligations to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on appeal to the international community: The Verkhovna Rada calls on the international community to condemn the policy of the Russian Federation aimed at creating unacceptable living conditions for the Ukrainian people, and to strengthen support for Ukraine. The appeal contains a list of specific crimes committed by Russia against Ukraine, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of genocide, with a call to increase pressure on Russia and provide assistance to Ukraine.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on support for Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych: The Verkhovna Rada expresses support for Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was banned from using a helmet with images of deceased Ukrainian athletes, and calls on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to allow Ukrainian athletes to use symbols honoring the memory of victims of Russian aggression, as well as to review the issue of admitting Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the adoption as a basis of the draft law on support and development of innovative activity: The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law aimed at stimulating innovation in Ukraine, defining the direction of state policy in this area. The draft law needs further finalization and voting in the second reading, therefore, it does not have legal force at the moment.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on amendments to the agenda of the fifteenth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation: The Verkhovna Rada included draft resolutions in the agenda, which provide for appeals of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to international organizations regarding issues related to the actions of the Russian Federation and support for Ukrainian athletes.
Resolution of the Central Election Commission (CEC) on recognizing a person as not having acquired a deputy mandate: The CEC recognized the elected people’s deputy as not having acquired a deputy mandate due to failure to submit the necessary documents within the established period, and recognized the next candidate in the election list of the corresponding party as elected. According to the legislation, a person elected as a deputy has 20 days to submit documents on dismissal from an incompatible position, otherwise the CEC makes a decision to recognize the person as not having acquired a deputy mandate.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the adoption as a basis of the draft law on supporting the development of efficient and sustainable centralized heat supply: The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law aimed at supporting the development of efficient and sustainable centralized heat supply in Ukraine, giving the start for further consideration and adoption of changes to legislation in this area. This is an important step in the process of reforming the heat supply system, which should be taken into account by heat energy enterprises, local self-government bodies and consumers.
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on technical amendments to Order No. 1949: The order makes only technical amendments to the list of diseases that are a contraindication to adoption or guardianship of a child, without changing the essence of the list. It is aimed at eliminating inaccuracies and bringing the text of the order into compliance with the requirements of legislative drafting technique.
Order of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine on amendments to the order on the issuance of grants: The amendments concern procedural issues related to making decisions on the issuance of grants, in particular, clarification regarding informing about the issuance of grants and updating names and references. It is important to pay attention to the exclusion of the need to notify the Ministry of Economy in certain cases. The order comes into force from the date of its official publication.
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on technical amendments to Order No. 1932: The order makes clarifications to the existing procedure for organizing the provision of rehabilitation assistance, which may affect the correct application of this procedure in practice. It is especially important to pay attention to the corrections in Appendix 7, which probably contains important information regarding rehabilitation routes. It is aimed at eliminating inaccuracies and bringing the text of the order into compliance with the requirements of legislative drafting technique.
Law of Ukraine on the basic principles of state housing policy: The law is aimed at ensuring the realization of citizens’ right to housing, regulating housing relations and creating conditions for sustainable development of the housing stock. Persons in need of improved housing conditions should pay attention to the procedure for entering information about them into the Unified Information and Analytical Housing System, as this is a necessary condition for obtaining state support.
Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine on amendments to orders on grants: The change of the responsible body from “Ministry of Agrarian Policy” to “Ministry of Economy” is key. This means that all issues related to grants for gardening, berry growing, viticulture and greenhouse farming are now within the competence of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
Order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on changes to the tax declaration on property status and income: Participants in combat operations and persons with disabilities as a result of the war now have the right to a tax deduction when declaring property status and income. This means that they will need to carefully fill out the declaration, taking into account the new provisions and adding the necessary documents confirming their status.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on amendments to the Instruction on the procedure for assigning qualifications to servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine: Servicemen who apply for the assignment or confirmation of qualifications must have appropriate grades based on the results of the final inspection for the year (inspection). The requirements for grades for the theoretical and practical parts of the exams for each qualification have been clarified. Requirements have been established to prevent conflicts of interest by members of the qualification commission during the examinations.
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on the list of diseases, disorders or conditions that are an obstacle to adoption: This list is an important tool for protecting the rights of children, as it allows to prevent a child from entering a family where his/her health and safety may be endangered. It includes a list of diseases, disorders or conditions, in the presence of which persons cannot adopt or take a child under guardianship/care, and also defines a list of diseases that are an obstacle to the cohabitation of minors with an accommodated child.
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on amendments to the Procedure for organizing the provision of rehabilitation assistance: The order makes clarifications to the instrument of functional assessment within the rehabilitation routes, in particular, details the criteria for assessing the personal hygiene of the patient. Specialists who conduct rehabilitation assessments should pay attention to the new criteria for assessing personal hygiene.
Order on the regulations on the electronic system of the Ukrainian Youth Foundation: The electronic system aims to ensure a transparent and efficient process of conducting competitions for youth projects. An important condition is electronic identification and authentication for users of the system, as well as the possibility of free round-the-clock use of the system, except for periods of technical work.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on awarding the “Golden Heart” distinction: This decree is a confirmation of the state’s recognition of the significant contribution of foreign citizens and organizations to the support of Ukraine, especially in the conditions of martial law. It can be used to emphasize the importance of international cooperation and volunteer activities for Ukraine.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the accounting price of banking metals
This announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes accounting prices for banking metals as of February 13, 2026. It determines the value of one troy ounce of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in hryvnias. 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, names, and accounting prices of banking metals. The main provisions include fixing accounting prices for a specific date.
The most important thing to understand is that these prices are indicative and are used for internal accounting purposes, not for actual purchase and sale transactions.
On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies
This document is an official announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – February 13, 2026.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their numerical and alphabetical 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 reflection in accounting, for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by the legislation of Ukraine.
The most important provision of this document is that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at these rates. This means that the official exchange rate of the hryvnia, established by the NBU, is a guideline, but is not a fixed rate at which foreign exchange transactions are carried out on the market.
On the Appeal of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to the parliaments and governments of foreign states, international organizations and international parliamentary assemblies regarding the condemnation of the coordinated policy of the russian federation aimed at creating unacceptable living conditions for the Ukrainian people in order to physically destroy it
Good day! Here is a brief analysis of the provided act:
1. **Subject**
**Essence of the Law:** The Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine contains an appeal to the international community to condemn the policy of the Russian Federation aimed at creating unacceptable living conditions for the Ukrainian people with the goal of their physical destruction. The appeal details the crimes committed by Russia against Ukraine and calls for increased support for Ukraine from international partners.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The act consists of two parts: the resolution and the appeal. The resolution contains the decision of the Verkhovna Rada to approve the appeal and instructions to the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada to send it to the appropriate recipients. The appeal is a detailed document outlining the reasons for condemning Russia’s actions and containing specific appeals to the international community.
3. **Main Provisions:** The most important provisions of the act are:
* Statement of the fact that Russia is pursuing a policy aimed at creating unacceptable living conditions for the Ukrainian people.
* List of specific crimes committed by Russia against Ukraine, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of genocide.
* Call on the international community to increase pressure on Russia, provide Ukraine with military and financial assistance, support the establishment of a Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine, and ensure compensation for damages caused to Ukraine by Russian aggression.
I hope this analysis is helpful to you!
**On the Appeal of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to the International Olympic Committee Regarding Support for the Dignified Conduct of Ukrainian Skeleton Racer, Participant of the XXV Winter Olympic Games, Vladyslav Heraskevych, Related to the Use of Symbols Honoring the Memory of Victims of the Russian Federation’s Aggression Against Ukraine**
This Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approves an appeal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding support for Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was prohibited from using a helmet with images of deceased Ukrainian athletes at the Olympic Games.
The structure of the Resolution includes:
1. Approval of the VRU Appeal to the IOC.
2. Instruction to the Chairman of the VRU to ensure the forwarding of the Appeal to the IOC.
3. Entry into force from the date of adoption.
The appeal contains the following:
Key provisions:
* Expressing support for the actions of Vladyslav Heraskevych, who honored the memory of the victims of Russian aggression.
* Condemnation of the IOC’s decision to ban the use of symbols honoring the memory of the victims of Russian aggression.
* An appeal to the IOC to allow Ukrainian athletes to use symbols honoring the memory of the victims of Russian aggression.
* An appeal to the IOC to overturn the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in international competitions.
The most important thing to use is the call to the IOC to allow Ukrainian athletes to honor the memory of the victims of Russian aggression and to review the issue of admitting Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions.
On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Support and Development of Innovative Activity
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of the draft law on support and development of innovative activity. In fact, this decision gives a start to further work on the draft law, which aims to stimulate innovation in Ukraine.
The structure of the resolution is very simple: it consists of two points. The first point provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft law, and the second instructs the relevant committee to finalize the draft law taking into account the proposals received and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
The main provision to consider is that the draft law is not yet a law. It has only been adopted as a basis and requires further finalization and voting in the second reading. Therefore, it does not currently have legal force, but it defines the direction of state policy in the field of innovation.
On Amendments to the Agenda of the Fifteenth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
This document is a Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, which amends the agenda of the fifteenth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation. The resolution includes two new draft laws on the agenda, namely draft resolutions concerning appeals to international organizations.
The structure of the document is simple: the Resolution consists of two points, which determine the inclusion of draft laws in the agenda and the moment of entry into force.
validity. The annex to the Resolution contains a list of these draft laws, indicating the registration number, the subject of legislative initiative, the title, and the chairman of the lead committee.
The most important provision is the inclusion in the agenda of draft resolutions providing for the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to appeal to international organizations on issues related to the actions of the Russian Federation and the support of Ukrainian athletes.
**On Recognizing Kravets R.O. as Not Having Acquired a Deputy’s Mandate, and Recognizing Otradnova O.O. as Elected People’s Deputy of Ukraine in the Extraordinary Elections of People’s Deputies of Ukraine on July 21, 2019**
Good day!
The essence of this resolution of the Central Election Commission (CEC) is to recognize a person elected as a people’s deputy as not having acquired a deputy’s mandate, and to recognize the next candidate in the order as elected. This decision was made because Kravets R.O., elected as a people’s deputy, did not submit the necessary documents for registration within the prescribed period. Accordingly, the CEC recognized him as not having acquired a deputy’s mandate, and recognized Otradnova O.O., the next on the electoral list of the “Servant of the People” party, as elected.
The structure of the resolution includes a descriptive part, which describes the circumstances of the case and references to the norms of the law, and a operative part, which directly makes decisions on recognizing Kravets R.O. as not having acquired a mandate, and recognizing Otradnova O.O. as elected. It is based on the Electoral Code of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On Elections of People’s Deputies of Ukraine” in the part that regulates the replacement of deputies whose powers have been terminated early.
Key provisions important for use:
* **Deadlines for submission of documents:** A person elected as a deputy has 20 days from the date of official publication of the election results to submit documents on resignation from an incompatible position.
* **Consequences of non-compliance with deadlines:** If the requirements for submitting documents within the deadline are not met, the CEC decides to recognize the person as not having acquired a deputy’s mandate.
* **Replacement of a deputy:** In this case, the next candidate in the order on the electoral list of the relevant party is recognized as elected.
