Digest of Amendments to the Legislation of Ukraine
Notifications of the National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine has established accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as of February 24, 2026. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices. These accounting prices are indicative and are not binding for the purchase and sale of banking metals by the National Bank of Ukraine.
The National Bank of Ukraine has established the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs as of February 24, 2026. These exchange rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the SCSA, and in other cases defined by law. The NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at these rates.
Resolution of the Central Election Commission
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has amended the Concept for the Creation of the Unified Automated Information and Analytical System (UAIS) of the CEC and approved the Architectural Principles of this system. The goal is to unify approaches to the creation, modernization, and functioning of automated systems that are part of the CEC’s UAIS. The Architectural Principles are mandatory for use during the creation, modernization, and development of components of the CEC’s UAIS.
Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has included objects of cultural heritage of national importance in the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine and excluded them from the old list of architectural monuments of the Ukrainian SSR. Objects included in the State Register receive the official status of objects of cultural heritage of national importance, which provides for increased protection and defense by the state.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine, adding new objects of cultural heritage of national importance located in the Ternopil region. These objects receive the highest level of state protection and defense, which provides for special requirements for their preservation, use, and any work on their territory.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for using funds from the state budget for the development of the hydrometeorological service of Ukraine. The funds will be used to implement an investment project to modernize the meteorological infrastructure, including the purchase of equipment and staff training, through a loan from the Finnish-Ukrainian Investment Fund.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Procedure for using funds under the program “Implementation of an emergency credit program for the restoration of Ukraine.” The changes consist of replacing the word “Ministry of Infrastructure” with “Ministry of Development” in the text of the Procedure and the annex to it.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for approving the attraction of loans by state-owned enterprises, which apply exclusively to JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia”. “Ukrzaliznytsia” is exempt from the requirements regarding the terms of the loan agreement and the submission of a copy of the approved financial plan for the current year when receiving the specified loan.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has agreed to the gratuitous transfer of state-owned housing stock, which is on the balance sheet of the joint-stock company “Ukrtransgaz”, to the ownership of the territorial communities of Poltava and Chernihiv regions. The key point is the gratuitous transfer of housing stock to the ownership of territorial communities, which provides for the transfer of ownership rights and obligations to maintain these facilities to the relevant local self-government bodies.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has authorized the Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture to sign a Grant Agreement with the Government of the French Republic. The purpose of the agreement is to promote support for critical infrastructure and priority sectors of the Ukrainian economy through the “Ukraine Fund II”.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved an action plan for 2026-2028 for the implementation of the National Strategy for Cancer Control until 2030. The plan defines tasks, measures, deadlines for their implementation, responsible executors and performance indicators aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and palliative care for oncological diseases.
Resolutions of the National Bank of Ukraine
The National Bank of Ukraine has determined the procedure for withdrawing from circulation outdated banknotes with denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 hryvnias of the 2003-2007 series. Individuals can exchange old banknotes for new ones in banks free of charge until February 28, 2029, in authorized banks, and until a separate decision of the Board of the National Bank on the completion of their exchange – in the National Bank.
Orders of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has made technical corrections to the amendments to the Instructions on Commodity Assessment and Meat Marking. The corrections concern the correction of terminology, references to points and sections, as well as clarification of the name of the appendix.
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has amended the Instructions on Commodity Assessment and Meat Marking. The changes concern letter designations for marking meat of cattle, sheep and goats, depending on the age and sex of the animals, and also updates the list of letter (digital) stamps used for marking different types of meat.
Orders of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has amended the provisions governing the activities of the Disciplinary Commission of Arbitration Managers and the procedure for temporarily suspending the right to practice as an arbitration manager. The changes are aimed at improving the procedures for bringing to justice and temporarily suspending the activities of arbitration managers.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has amended the Regulation on the Unified Register of Powers of Attorney, expanding the circle of persons who have the right to access this register. In addition to members of the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine, access is also granted to members, disciplinary inspectors and authorized persons of the Secretariat of the High Council of Justice, provided there is a written notification from the HCJ.
Orders of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has made technical corrections to the previous order regarding the streamlining of working conditions for employees of educational institutions. The changes mainly concern the replacement of the words “name” with “title”, “position” with “line”, “footnote” with “note”, as well as the correction of indentations and line breaks.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has amended the order that regulates the terms of remuneration of employees in institutions and organizations of education and science. The changes are aimed at bringing it into compliance with current legislation, in particular, regarding job titles, tariff categories and surcharges for academic degrees.
Orders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has amended appendices 2 and 3 to the Regulation on the Consular Fee of Ukraine. The changes concern the fee for automated data processing when registering individuals in the State Register of Taxpayers through the “e-Consul” system.
Orders of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has amended the Model Regulation on the Center for Mental (Psychological) Health, expanding its functions and capabilities. In particular, the changes concern the creation of mobile multidisciplinary teams, the prevention of mental disorders and the introduction of telemedicine.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has amended the procedure for providing psychiatric care in inpatient settings. The changes are aimed at clarifying the conditions of hospitalization, protecting the rights of patients and improving the process of providing assistance.
Decisions of the European Court of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights has found a violation of the rights of LLC “M.S.L.” in connection with the application of sanctions to it. The court found that the blocking of the company’s assets was illegal due to the lack of sufficient procedural guarantees and individualized justification.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Regarding the Accounting Price of Bank Metals
This notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes the accounting prices for bank metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as of February 24, 2026. 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 notification is simple: it contains a table with codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of troy ounces, the name of the bank metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias.
The most important provision is that these accounting prices are indicative and not binding for the National Bank of Ukraine to conduct transactions for the purchase and sale of bank metals.
Regarding 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 SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – February 24, 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 currency/SDR units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to them. It is important that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law.
The most important provision is that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell the specified currencies at these rates. This means that the official exchange rate of the hryvnia established by the NBU is a benchmark for accounting and certain operations, but does not guarantee the possibility of buying or selling currency at this rate on the market.
Regarding Certain Issues of Creating a Unified Automated Information and Analytical System of the Central Election Commission
Certainly, here is a brief overview of this act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Central Election Commission (CEC) amends the Concept for Creating a Unified Automated Information and Analytical System (UAIS) of the CEC and approves the Architectural Principles of this system. The goal is to unify approaches to the creation, modernization, and functioning of automated systems that are part of the CEC’s UAIS. This should ensure more efficient and secure operation of the CEC in the information space.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution amends the Concept for Creating the CEC’s UAIS, approved in 2021, in particular, clarifying terms and expanding the scope of the system, adding “information and communication” aspects.
* The Architectural Principles of the CEC’s UAIS are approved, which define the fundamental principles of creation.
modernization, administration, and functioning of system components. These principles encompass systematicity, centralized management, modularity, technological independence, unification of mechanisms, managed integration, evolvability, observability, principles of data handling, information interaction, software development, technical infrastructure, cybersecurity, fault tolerance, change management, technological independence, testing, operation, and documentation.
* The Secretariat of the CEC is obliged to ensure the creation of the EIAC CEC, taking into account the approved Architectural Principles.
* A coordinator of the work on the creation of the EIAC CEC is designated, who is authorized to approve project and operational documentation.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* Architectural principles are mandatory for application during the creation, modernization, and development of EIAC CEC components.
* The principles define the requirements for integrating EIAC CEC components with external state information systems and resources.
* It is important to consider the principles of cybersecurity, fault tolerance, change management, and technological independence in the development and implementation of new system components.
* Special attention should be paid to the documentation of the EIAC CEC, ensuring a complete and up-to-date description of the architecture, functionality, and processes.
**On entering cultural heritage sites of national significance into the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine**
Good day! Here is a brief analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine enters certain cultural heritage sites of national significance into the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine. It also, accordingly, excludes these sites from the old list of architectural monuments of the Ukrainian SSR, which were under state protection. This is done to update the accounting and protection of cultural heritage.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The resolution consists of two main parts:
* The resolution itself, which contains two points: on entering objects into the register and excluding them from the old list.
* Two appendices: a list of objects to be entered into the State Register, and a list of objects to be excluded from the old list.
The appendices indicate the name of the monument, dating, location, type of monument and its security number.
3. **Key provisions:** The most important thing is that the objects entered into the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine receive the official status of cultural heritage sites of national significance. This implies strengthening their protection and defense by the state. It is also important that the resolution clarifies the list of objects under protection, as there is a transition from the old list
to the modern register.
On Amending Objects of Cultural Heritage of National Significance to the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine by adding new objects of cultural heritage of national significance located in the Ternopil region. Simultaneously, the decree excludes these objects from the list of architectural monuments of the Ukrainian SSR that were under state protection.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The decree consists of two clauses and two annexes. The first clause orders the inclusion of cultural heritage objects in the State Register according to the list in Annex 1. The second clause provides for the exclusion of objects from the previous list (Annex 2) in connection with their transfer to the State Register. The annexes contain lists of objects being added and excluded, indicating their name, dating, location, type of monument, and protection number.
3. **Key Provisions:** The most important is the list of cultural heritage objects of national significance that are entered into the State Register. This means that these objects receive the highest level of state protection and safeguarding, which provides for special requirements for their preservation, use, and any work on their territory. It is also important that the objects are excluded from the previous list, which eliminates duplication of accounting and ensures a single register of cultural heritage objects.
On Approving the Procedure for Using Funds Provided in the State Budget to Improve the Capabilities of the National Hydrometeorological Service
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 220 of February 18, 2026, on the procedure for using funds to improve the capabilities of the national hydrometeorological service.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This decree defines how to use funds from the state budget for the development of the hydrometeorological service of Ukraine. The money will go towards the implementation of an investment project to modernize the meteorological infrastructure, in particular, the purchase of equipment and training of personnel. Funding is provided by a loan from the Finnish-Ukrainian Investment Fund.
2. **Structure and Key Provisions:**
* The decree approves the Procedure for Using Budget Funds.
* The main manager of funds is the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the responsible executor is the State Emergency Service, and the lower-level manager is the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center of the State Emergency Service.
* Funds are allocated for the purchase of equipment (radars, stations, systems) and payment for services (training, integration, support).
### **Concerning the Implementation of the Pilot Project on Granting Support for Partial Compensation of Costs for Energy Generation from Alternative Energy Sources to Private Households**
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Here’s some information to help you understand this regulatory act:
1. **Subject of Regulation:**
* This act regulates the process of providing support to private households that generate electricity from renewable energy sources (RES).
* Support is provided as partial compensation for the cost of electricity generation (presumably, above a certain threshold or under specific conditions).
2. **Key Points:**
* **Pilot Project:** This is a temporary initiative designed to test and refine the support mechanism.
* **Beneficiaries:** Private households that generate electricity from renewable energy sources (solar, wind, etc.).
* **Compensation:** Partial reimbursement of costs associated with electricity generation.
* **Financial Support Source:** Funds are allocated from the state budget under the program “Implementation of the Extraordinary Credit Program for the Restoration of Ukraine” (likely linked to international financial assistance).
* **Use of Funds:** The use of funds must comply with the terms of the Framework Agreement and other agreements.
* **Procedure:** The procedure defines the processes for selecting funds, reflecting them in accounting and reporting.
3. **Key Provisions for Implementation:**
* **Targeted Use of Funds:** It is important to strictly adhere to the directions for the use of funds, as defined in paragraph 6 of the Procedure (equipment and services).
* **Compliance with the Framework Agreement:** All transactions must comply with the terms of the Framework Agreement and other related documents.
* **Reporting and Accounting Procedures:** It is necessary to timely and correctly reflect all transactions in accounting and financial statements, as well as enter information into the Unified Information System for Managing Public Investment Projects.
I hope this helps you better understand this regulatory act!
[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/217-2026-%D0%BF](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/217-2026-%D0%BF)
### **On Amending the Procedure for the Use of Funds Provided in the State Budget under the Program “Implementation of the Extraordinary Credit Program for the Restoration of Ukraine”**
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine makes a technical correction to the Procedure for the Use of Funds under the program “Implementation of the Extraordinary Credit Program for the Restoration of Ukraine.”
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of one clause, which amends another regulatory legal act – the Procedure for the Use of Funds, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 378 dated May 8, 2019. The changes consist of replacing the word “Ministry of Infrastructure” with “Ministry of Development” in the text of the Procedure and the annex to it.
**Important Provisions for Implementation:**
In fact, this resolution changes the name of the body responsible for the implementation of the program. Now, instead of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, the Ministry of Development of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine (Minrozhytku) is responsible. This is important to consider when submitting documents, appeals, and in any communication related to this program.
[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/208-2026-%D0%BF](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/208-2026-%D0%BF)
### **On Amending Paragraph 4 of the Procedure for Granting Approval for the Attraction by State Enterprises and Business Entities (Except Banks), in the Charter Capital of which 50 or More Percent of Shares (Stocks) are Owned by the State, of External, Internal Long-Term (More Than One Year) and Short-Term (Up to One Year) Loans (Borrowings), Granting Guarantees or Suretyships for Such Obligations**
Good day!
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the procedure for approving the attraction of loans by state enterprises. The changes relate exclusively to JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” and allow them to obtain approval for attracting a short-term loan from “Ukrgasbank” in 2026 without complying with certain requirements that usually apply to
