Digest of Legislative Changes
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine daily establishes accounting prices for bank metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used exclusively for accounting purposes and do not oblige the NBU to buy or sell these metals at these prices. The notification specifies the digital and alphabetic codes for each metal, the number of troy ounces, and the corresponding accounting price in hryvnias.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia
The National Bank of Ukraine daily establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDRs). These exchange 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. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the indicated rates.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Approval of Documents to the IMF
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the draft Letter of Intent of the Government of Ukraine and the National Bank of Ukraine to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the draft Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policies. The Minister of Finance of Ukraine is authorized to sign the Letter of Intent. In fact, this act approves Ukraine’s obligations to the IMF regarding the implementation of economic policies in exchange for financial support.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 196 on Changes in the Field of Culture
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduced changes to a number of resolutions regulating the activities of the Ministry of Culture and other authorities in the field of culture. The changes concern the harmonization of names and subordination of authorities in connection with the reorganization of the government structure. In particular, the abbreviation “MKSK” is changed to “Mincult” and the title of the Minister of Culture.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 191 on an Experimental Project for Veterans
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduced an experimental project to improve the quality of services for war veterans and their families. The project envisages the organization of training for entities providing such services, in order to improve their qualifications, and from April 1, 2026, training for entities must be conducted only by organizincluded in the list of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. Changes are also made to the procedure for ensuring the activities of specialists in accompanying war veterans and demobilized persons.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Remuneration of Employees of the Coordination Center for Legal Aid Provision
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has changed the terms of remuneration for employees of the Coordination Center for Legal Aid Provision. The amount of the monthly bonus has been reduced to 50% of the official salary, and the procedure for awarding bonuses to management has been clarified, as well as an updated scheme of official salaries has been approved.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on a Loan for Household Needs to Those Affected by Emergency Situations
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has determined the procedure for granting an interest-free loan for household needs to persons affected by emergency situations and evacuated. The loan is provided in the form of a bank loan, the interest on which is compensated by the state, for a period of up to 15 years, but not more than 50 times the minimum wage.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Changes in the Sphere of Military Property
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended resolutions concerning the determination of the residual value of property of the Armed Forces and other military formations, as well as issues of seizure and transfer of weapons. The changes concern the expansion of the list of bodies to which the provisions of these resolutions apply, adding the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), and the Head of the SBU receives powers in matters of seizure and transfer of military property.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Unified State Register of War Veterans
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for exchanging information for the Unified State Register of War Veterans. Regional and Kyiv city administrations, as well as chief administrators of budget funds, provide monthly information on participants in state housing programs. A qualified electronic signature/seal from the Ministry of Finance is required to connect to the register.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Providing Housing for Defenders of Independence of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for granting a subvention to local budgets for the payment of monetary compensation for housing to defenders of Ukraine and members of their families. The changes are aimed at clarifying the procedure for payment of compensation, taking into account the requirements of the Framework Agreement with the EU, and strengthening control over the use of fund
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This notification from the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of February 17, 2026. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices. The document provides the digital and alphabetic codes for each metal, the number of troy ounces, and the corresponding accounting price in hryvnias.
The structure of the notification is simple: a table listing banking metals and their accounting prices. There are no changes compared to previous notifications of this type, as this is a standard form of informing about accounting prices.
The most important provision is that the specified prices are accounting prices and are not binding for the purchase and sale of banking metals by the National Bank of Ukraine.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document 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 – February 17, 2026.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of currencies, each identified by a digital and alphabetic code, indicating the number of currency units and the corresponding official exchange rate of the hryvnia. The document does not contain changes to previous versions, as it is a daily operational notification.
The most important provision is that 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. It is important to note that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.
### **On the approval of the draft Letter of Intent of the Government of Ukraine and the National Bank of Ukraine to the International Monetary Fund and the draft Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policy**
This document is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approving the draft Letter of Intent of the Government of Ukraine and the National Bank of Ukraine to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the draft Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policy.
**Structure and main provisions:**
* The order consists of a single clause containing the approval of two documents: the Letter of Intent and the Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policy.
* Also, the order authorizes the Minister of Finance of Ukraine to sign the Letter of Intent.
**Important aspects:**
* The text of the Letter of Intent and the Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policy is not included in the order, but their approval is.
is key. These documents likely contain Ukraine’s commitments to the IMF regarding economic policy in exchange for financial support.
* The signing of the Letter by the Minister of Finance is a formal step for the implementation of the agreements with the IMF.
On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding the Activities of the Ministry of Culture and Other Central Executive Bodies
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 196 of February 13, 2026, amends a number of Government resolutions regulating the activities of the Ministry of Culture and other central executive bodies in the field of culture. The main purpose of the amendments is to harmonize the names and subordination of government bodies in connection with the reorganization of the government structure.
Structurally, the resolution consists of a list of amendments to 17 different Cabinet resolutions. The amendments concern the replacement of the abbreviation “MKSK” with “Minkult,” as well as the replacement of the name “Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications” with “Vice Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy of Ukraine – Minister of Culture” in the relevant cases. This is done to bring the regulations into line with the current government structure and distribution of responsibilities.
The most important provisions are the changes concerning the State Agency of Ukraine for Cinematography and the State Agency of Ukraine for Arts and Art Education, as they define the subordination of these bodies and the procedures for submitting proposals for the formation of state policy in the field of cinematography and art.
Some Issues of Implementation of the Experimental Project on Organizing Training for Entities Providing Services to War Veterans and Members of Their Families
Good afternoon! I am happy to help you understand this resolution.
1. **Essence of the law:**
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 191 of February 11, 2026, introduces an experimental project to improve the quality of services provided to war veterans and their families. The project envisages the organization of training for entities providing such services in order to improve their qualifications and competence. This training will be conducted by organizations included in a special list to be formed by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. Changes are also being made to the procedure for ensuring the activities of specialists in supporting war veterans and demobilized persons.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution consists of four points and two appendices.
* The first point approves the implementation of the experimental project.
* The second point approves the Procedure for the implementation of the experimental project.
* The third point amends the Procedure for ensuring the activities of specialists in supporting war veterans and demobilized persons.
isolated persons.
* The fourth clause assigns to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs the responsibility of approving a standard training program and submitting a report on the results of the experimental project implementation.
The Procedure for the implementation of the experimental project defines the mechanism for organizing training, the criteria for entities conducting training, and the procedure for their inclusion in the list. Amendments to the Procedure for Ensuring the Activities of Specialists Accompanying War Veterans and Demobilized Persons stipulate that advanced training of these specialists from April 1, 2026, will be carried out exclusively by entities included in the mentioned list.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* **List of Training Entities:** From April 1, 2026, training for entities providing services to veterans and their families must be conducted only by organizations included in the list of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
* **Requirements for Training Entities:** Organizations wishing to conduct training must meet certain criteria and submit relevant documents to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the list.
* **Monitoring and Control:** The Ministry of Veterans Affairs will monitor the activities of entities conducting training and may exclude them from the list if inconsistencies are detected.
* **Changes to the Activities of Accompanying Specialists:** Advanced training of specialists accompanying war veterans and demobilized persons must be carried out exclusively by entities included in the list of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
* **Expansion of Interaction of Accompanying Specialists:** Specialists accompanying war veterans and demobilized persons interact with territorial branches of the Social Protection Fund for Persons with Disabilities and healthcare institutions.
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 552 of June 20, 2012
Good day! I am happy to help you understand this resolution.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the terms of remuneration for employees of the Coordination Center for Legal Aid and its territorial divisions. The changes concern the reduction of the monthly bonus amount, the procedure for rewarding management, and the updated scheme of official salaries.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution amends the previous resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 552 of June 20, 2012.
* **Changes include:**
* Reduction of the monthly bonus amount from 100% to 50% of the official salary.
* Clarification of the procedure for approving bonuses, establishing allowances and surcharges, providing financial assistance to the heads of the Coordination Center and its territorial divisions with the Ministry of Justice and the director of the Coordination Center, respectively.
* Updated scheme of official salaries.
lades for various categories of employees of the Coordination Center and its territorial divisions.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* **Bonus amount:** The maximum amount of the monthly bonus is now 50% of the base salary.
* **Approval of bonuses for management:** Bonuses for the director of the Coordination Center are subject to approval by the Ministry of Justice, and for the heads of territorial divisions – subject to approval by the director of the Coordination Center.
* **New base salaries:** Attention should be paid to the new base salaries established for various positions in the Coordination Center and its territorial divisions, as they affect the remuneration of employees.
I hope this has helped you to better understand the essence of this resolution!
On Approval of the Procedure for Obtaining by Victims Who Are Evacuated (Resettled) to a New Place of Residence as a Result of Emergency Situations, an Interest-Free Loan for Household Needs and Its Amount
Of course, here is an analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine defines the procedure for granting an interest-free loan (essentially a bank loan with interest compensation) for household needs to persons who have suffered as a result of emergency situations and are evacuated (resettled) to a new place of residence. The resolution establishes the mechanism for obtaining a loan, the list of necessary documents, and the procedure for making decisions by local executive authorities.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The resolution consists of two parts: the CMU resolution itself and the Procedure approved by it.
* The Procedure defines the terms, the procedure for obtaining a certificate of recognition as a victim, the list of documents for obtaining a bank loan, the procedure for making decisions by local authorities, the terms of the loan (amount, term), the procedure for selecting authorized banks, and the procedure for compensating the interest rate.
* The resolution repeals the previous procedure from 1992.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* **Who can get a loan:** Persons who have suffered from an emergency situation, are evacuated (resettled) to a new place of residence and have not received other types of assistance for household needs from the state budget.
* **Where to apply:** First, to the executive body of the village, settlement, city council (or military administration) at the place of the emergency situation to obtain a certificate of recognition as a victim, then – to the local executive authority at the new place of residence to obtain a decision on granting a bank loan.
* **Loan amount:** No more than 50 times the minimum wage established on January 1 of the year of application.
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**Loan Term:** Up to 15 years.
* **Important:** The loan is provided in the form of a bank credit, the interest on which is compensated by the state.
[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/182-2026-%D0%BF](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/182-2026-%D0%BF)
### **On Amendments to the Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 759 of May 29, 1998, and No. 376 of August 26, 2014**
Good day! Now I will explain the essence of this act to you.
1. **Essence of the Act:** This resolution amends two previous resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the determination of the residual value of property of the Armed Forces and other military formations, as well as issues of seizure and transfer of weapons, military equipment, and other military property. The changes concern the expansion of the list of bodies to which the provisions of these resolutions apply, adding the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of a brief introductory part and a list of changes to two resolutions of the CMU:
* Resolution No. 759 of May 29, 1998, “On Approval of the Methodology for Determining the Residual Value of Property of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Other Military Formations”: the changes concern the inclusion of the SBU in the list of bodies to which the methodology applies.
* Resolution No. 376 of August 26, 2014, “Some Issues of Seizure and Transfer of Weapons, Military Equipment, and Other Military Property”: the changes provide the Head of the Security Service with powers in matters of seizure and transfer of military property.
* Compared to previous versions, the act expands the range of subjects involved in the processes regulated by these resolutions, including the SBU.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* The SBU now has the right to use the Methodology for Determining the Residual Value of Property of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Other Military Formations.
* The Head of the SBU receives powers in matters of seizure and transfer of weapons, military equipment, and other military property.
* This is important to consider when carrying out any operations with military property to ensure compliance with legal requirements and consideration of the powers of the SBU.
I hope this explanation was helpful!
[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/181-2026-%D0%BF](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/181-2026-%D0%BF)
### **On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 700 of August 14, 2019**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the changes to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the Unified State Register of War Veterans.
1. **Essence of Changes:** The resolution amends the procedure for exchanging information for the Unified State Register of War Veterans, in particular, it obliges regional and Kyiv city state administrations (military administrations), as well as chief managers and responsible executors of budget programs, to provide the Ministry of Veterans Affairs monthly with information on persons participating in state housing
in their programs. Local self-government bodies are also recommended to provide similar information.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* Points 4-1 and 4-2 have been added, which define the obligations and recommendations for providing information on participants in state and local housing programs.
* Clarifications have been made to point 14 of the Regulation on the Unified State Register of War Veterans, namely, a requirement has been added for the availability of a qualified electronic seal from the Ministry of Finance for connecting to the register.
* The main purpose of the changes is to ensure the completeness and relevance of data in the register for the effective performance of the Ministry’s powers in veterans affairs.
3. **Most important provisions:**
* Mandatory provision of information from regional and Kyiv city administrations, as well as chief managers of budget funds, which will allow the Ministry of Veterans Affairs to have a more complete picture of the housing needs of veterans.
* Recommendation to local self-government bodies to provide information that will contribute to a more effective implementation of local housing programs for veterans.
* Requirement for a qualified electronic signature/seal from the Ministry of Finance to connect to the register, which increases the security and reliability of data exchange.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of the changes!
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated October 19, 2016 No. 719
Of course, here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the provision of housing for certain categories of persons who defended the independence of Ukraine, and members of their families:
1. **Essence of the changes:** The resolution amends the procedure and conditions for granting subventions from the state budget to local budgets for the payment of monetary compensation for housing for certain categories of persons who defended Ukraine, and members of their families. The changes are aimed at clarifying the procedure for paying compensation, taking into account the requirements of the Framework Agreement with the EU on financing, and strengthening control over the use of funds.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* **Financing:** From January 1, 2026, the payment of monetary compensation is carried out exclusively at the expense of subventions from the state budget.
* **Inspections:** Additional inspections of recipients of compensations are introduced, in particular regarding the application of EU restrictive measures and the existence of enforcement proceedings for the recovery of funds.
* **Commissions:** The requirements for the composition of commissions that consider applications for compensation are clarified.
* **Reporting:** The forms of reporting on the use of the subvention and the deadlines for their submission are changed.
* **Grounds for reviewing decisions:** The list of grounds for reviewing decisions on the appointment of monetary compensation has been expanded, including changes in property status, family composition, as well as receipt of a one-time addAssistance.
* **Eligibility of housing sellers:** Requirements are established for sellers of housing purchased with compensation funds, regarding their compliance with eligibility rules according to the Framework Agreement with the EU.
* **Deferral of payments:** The presence of information about recovery from the recipient of compensation in the Unified Register of Debtors is a basis for deferring payment.
3. **Most important provisions:**
* **Requirements of the Framework Agreement with the EU:** It is important to consider the requirements of the Framework Agreement between Ukraine and the EU regarding special financing mechanisms, in particular regarding the verification of compensation recipients, compliance with eligibility rules, and ensuring the publicity of funding.
* **Verification of the existence of recoveries:** The existence of enforcement proceedings for recovery from the recipient of compensation may lead to deferral of payment.
* **Grounds for reviewing decisions:** Careful monitoring should be carried out regarding changes in property status, family composition, and other circumstances that may affect the right to receive compensation.
* **Requirements for housing sellers:** Ensure that the seller of the housing complies with the eligibility rules according to the Framework Agreement with the EU.
On Approval of the Temporary Assignment of the Duties of Director of the State Enterprise “Ukrkhimtransammiak” to Svidzinskyi V.V.
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which concerns personnel matters at the state enterprise “Ukrkhimtransammiak”.
**Essence of the order:**
The government has approved the temporary assignment of the duties of the director of SE “Ukrkhimtransammiak” to Vitaliy Volodymyrovych Svidzinskyi, who is the head of the economic security department of the same enterprise.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one paragraph, which expresses agreement with the proposal of the State Property Fund regarding the temporary appointment. There is no information about previous versions or changes.
**Important provisions for use:**
The order is the basis for the temporary performance of the duties of director of SE “Ukrkhimtransammiak” by Vitaliy Svidzinskyi.
On Amending the Letter of Expectations of the Owner of the State Enterprise Editorial Office of the Newspaper “Uryadovy Kurier” for 2026
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the letter of expectations of the owner of the state enterprise editorial office of the newspaper “Uryadovy Kurier” for 2026. In fact, with this document, the government is updating the requirements and goals set for the newspaper’s editorial office for the next year.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one paragraph, which provides for the replacement of the previous version of the owner’s letter of expectations (approved by the CMU order No. 510 dated May 27, 2025) with a new one, which is attached to this order. The changes relate to without
