Digest of Legislation of Ukraine
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The NBU daily sets accounting prices for bank metals: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are reference prices and are used for accounting purposes, but do not oblige the NBU to buy or sell metals at these prices. The notification indicates the value of one troy ounce of each metal in hryvnias.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia
The NBU daily publishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights). These rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service, and other cases stipulated by law. The official rate is not binding on commercial banks and other financial institutions in foreign exchange transactions with clients.
Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 195/2026 on the Conferment of Military Rank
The President of Ukraine conferred the military rank of Brigadier General to Colonel Prokopenko Denys Hennadiiovych, Commander of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov”. This decree is an individual act and is the basis for making changes to the military serviceman’s accounting data.
Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 194/2026 on the Conferment of Military Rank
The President of Ukraine conferred the military rank of Major General to Brigadier General Pivnenko Oleksandr Serhiiovych, who is the Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine. The decree is an individual act concerning a specific person and their career advancement in military service.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Conferring the Special Rank of Major General of the Civil Protection Service
The President of Ukraine conferred the special rank of Major General of the Civil Protection Service to Colonel of the Civil Protection Service Andrii Anatoliiovych Khyzhniak, Head of the Main Department of the SES of Ukraine in the Khmelnytskyi region. This is a recognition of Khyzhniak’s merits and professional level in the field of civil protection.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Transfer of a Protective Structure
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine transferred ownership of a civil defense protective structure in the city of Olevsk, Zhytomyr region, to the Olevsk city territorial community. Now the community is responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and use of this structure in accordance with the law.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Assigning the Duties of Director of the State Enterprise “Mykolaiv Sea Trade Port”
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine agreed to temporarily assign the duties of Director of the State Enterprise “Mykolaiv Sea Trade Port” to Sapronov Serhii Vitaliiovych, Deputy Director of Operations of the same enterprise. This order is the basis for the temporary performance of the duties of the director by Sapronov.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Temporary Appointment of the Acting Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine temporarily assigned the duties of the Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine to the Deputy Head of the Service for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization, Hensitskyi Yurii Dmytrovych. He will perform the duties until the appointment of the Head in accordance with the established procedure.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Canceling the Temporary Assignment of Duties of the Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine canceled the previous order on the temporary assignment of the duties of the Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine to a certain person, which may indicate the appointment of a new head.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Appointment of a Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Lihun Hanna Viktorivna to the position of Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine. This is important for organizing the work of the Ministry of Energy, as it determines the person responsible for a specific area of activity.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Dismissal from the Position of Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed Kolisnyk Mykola Oleksandrovych from the position of Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine at his own request. This may affect the activities of the Ministry of Energy.
Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the Application of Sanctions
The National Security and Defense Council decided to apply personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) to individuals and legal entities. The implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of sanctions is entrusted to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, and other bodies. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs should inform international bodies about the application of sanctions.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Enacting the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council on the Application of Sanctions
The President of Ukraine enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council on the application of sanctions. Control over the implementation of the decision is entrusted to the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. To obtain complete information about the sanctions, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the text of the decision of the National Security and Defense Council.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Conferring the Military Rank of Brigadier General
The President of Ukraine conferred the military rank of Brigadier General to Colonel Shevchuk Ruslan Mykolaiovych, which is a recognition of his merits and an increase in his status in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Conferring the Military Rank of Brigadier General to Sydorov Yaroslav Ihorovych
The President of Ukraine conferred the military rank of Brigadier General to Colonel Yaroslav Ihorovych Sydorov, Commander of the 17th Army Corps of the Operational Command “South” of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This decree is the basis for making appropriate changes to the military serviceman’s accounting documents and for his further military service in the new rank.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Conferring the Military Rank of Brigadier General to Palisa Pavlo Serhiiovych
The President of Ukraine conferred the military rank of Brigadier General to Colonel Palisa Pavlo Serhiiovych, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. This decree has consequences for his status, powers and responsibilities in the military hierarchy.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Conferring the Military Rank of Major General to Apostol Oleh Orestovych
The President of Ukraine conferred the military rank of Major General to Brigadier General Apostol Oleh Orestovych, Commander of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is important for the further military service of the relevant person, their status and powers.
Decrees of the President of Ukraine on Awarding the Honorary Distinction “For Courage and Bravery”
The President of Ukraine awarded the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery” to the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade, the 23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, and the 115th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is a form of recognition by the state of their exceptional merits in the defense of Ukraine.
Decrees of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of Judges
The President of Ukraine appointed Sobchuk Anton Yuriiovych as a judge of the Berezne District Court of the Rivne region, Turak Olha Vasylivna as a judge of the Zhytomyr Court of Appeal, Klimashevska Iryna Valentynivna as a judge of the Sumy Court of Appeal, and Didyk Andrii Volodymyrovych as a judge of the Zarichne District Court of the Rivne region. These appointments ensure the implementation of the constitutional principles of the administration of justice.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Maintaining the Unified Register of Special Forms of Notarial Documents
The order introduces changes to the procedures for entering data into the register, especially in cases where it is impossible to enter information in a timely manner due to technical problems or force majeure circumstances caused by the war. Actions in case of loss or theft of forms are regulated. Clear deadlines have been established for entering data after the possibility of accessing the register is restored in cases of technical problems or force majeure circumstances.
Order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Regulatory Legal Acts of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine
Order No. 67 makes technical corrections to the previous Order of the Ministry of Finance No. 28 of January 12, 2026, which concerns amendments to certain regulatory legal acts of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine. The changes relate to textual clarifications and corrections, as well as adjustments to the rules for filling out EUR.1 or EUR-MED certificates.
Order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on Amendments to Regulatory Legal Acts on Determining the Preferential Origin of Goods
The order introduces changes to regulatory legal acts governing the issuance of EUR.1 and EUR-MED certificates, as well as the granting of authorized (approved) exporter status. These changes are related to the ratification by Ukraine of the decisions of the Joint Committee of the Regional Convention on Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin, which adapt Ukrainian legislation to updated international rules. The possibility of issuing an EUR.1 certificate retroactively (after export) in cases where, at the time of export, there was no information about the final destination of the goods.
Order of the Ministry of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine on Approving Amendments to Certain Regulatory Legal Acts of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine
The order introduces changes to regulatory legal acts governing the professional development of managers and specialists in road transport and the certification of professional competence of drivers. The changes adapt Ukrainian legislation to the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”, introduce requirements for photo and video recording of the educational process, and establish an indefinite validity period for certificates.
Decision of the European Court of Human Rights
In the case of “Horanin v. Ukraine”, the ECtHR found a violation of Article 3 of the Convention due to ill-treatment by police officers and the lack of an effective investigation. In the case of “Mishchenko v. Ukraine”, the ECtHR found a violation of Article 8 of the Convention due to the use of records of telephone conversations obtained as a result of covert investigative actions. In the case of “Vorobyov and Vykhrystyuk v. Ukraine”, the ECtHR found a violation of property rights due to the impossibility of inheriting an apartment. In the case of “Moshin v. Ukraine”, the ECtHR declared the demolition of the applicant’s хозяйственное помещение illegal, emphasizing the need to respect the rule of law.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of bank metals**
This notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes accounting prices for bank metals as of February 27, 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 oblige the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the specified 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 notification does not have a complex structure or a large number of provisions. It is simply a record of the value of bank metals on a specific date.
The most important provision is the indication of accounting prices for bank metals, as this information can be used in financial transactions, accounting, and other areas where an assessment of the value of these metals is required.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – February 27, 2026. The notification provides a list of currencies, their numeric and alphabetic codes, the number of currency/SDR units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against each of them.
The structure of the notification is simple: it is a table where each currency is represented by a separate row with the corresponding data. The main provisions include the fixation of official exchange rates of the hryvnia against various currencies, which are used for accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided 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.
The most important thing to use is that these rates are official and apply in cases defined by law, in particular for accounting and transactions with the DKSU. However, they are not binding on commercial banks and other financial institutions when conducting foreign exchange transactions with customers.
### **On awarding a special rank**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 196/2026 of February 25, 2026, concerns personnel matters in the National Police of Ukraine. It provides for the awarding of the special rank of police general of the third rank to a specific officer – Police Colonel Oleksandr Mykolayovych Shevchuk. The basis for awarding the rank is the position held by Shevchuk – the head of the Department of Internal Security (interregional territorial body) of the National Police of Ukraine.
The structure of the Decree is simple: the stating part on the awarding of the rank, indicating the full name and position of the person to whom the rank is awarded, the signature of the President of Ukraine, the date.
and the place of publication of the Decree, as well as its number. The Decree does not contain any additional provisions or amendments to existing regulations.
The most important provision of this Decree is the very fact of assigning the special rank of police general of the third rank to a specific person. This signifies recognition of their merits and professional level, as well as compliance with the requirements for holding higher positions in the National Police.
On присвоєння військового звання
This Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 195/2026 of February 25, 2026, concerns personnel matters in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The Decree contains one main provision – the assignment of the military rank of brigadier general to Colonel Denys Hennadiiovych Prokopenko, who is the commander of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov”. The Decree does not contain any other provisions or amendments to previous versions, as it is an individual act on assigning a rank.
**Key provisions for use:**
The Decree serves as the basis for making changes to the serviceman’s accounting data and relevant personnel documents. Also, this decree confirms the promotion in rank of a specific person, which may be important for further service and performance of duties.
On присвоєння військового звання
This Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 194/2026 assigns the military rank of Major General to Brigadier General Oleksandr Serhiyovych Pivnenko, who is the commander of the National Guard of Ukraine. The Decree consists of one concise clause that directly assigns the rank. This document is an individual act concerning a specific person and their career advancement in military service.
Since the decree concerns the military rank and the commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, this is **IMPORTANT** for understanding personnel changes in the military leadership.
On Assigning a Special Rank
This Decree of the President of Ukraine assigns the special rank of Major General of the Civil Protection Service to Colonel of the Civil Protection Service Andriy Anatoliyovych Khyzhniak, who is the Head of the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Khmelnytskyi region.
The structure of the Decree is simple: it consists of one clause that directly assigns the rank. The Decree does not contain any additional provisions or amendments to other regulatory acts.
The most important provision of this Decree is the direct assignment of a special rank, which is a recognition of the merits and professional level of Andriy Anatoliyovych Khyzhniak in the field of civil protection.
On the Transfer of a Civil Defense Structure to the Ownership of the Olevsk City Territorial Community of the Korosten Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast### **On the Transfer of a Civil Defense Protective Structure to the Ownership of the Olevsk City Territorial Community**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the transfer of a civil defense protective structure, namely object No. 23146, located in the city of Olevsk, Zhytomyr region, to the ownership of the Olevsk city territorial community. In fact, the government is transferring ownership of this object to the local community.
The structure of the order is simple: it consists of a single paragraph that clearly defines the object of transfer (the protective structure, its area, address, and registration number) and the new owner – the Olevsk city territorial community.
The main provision to consider is the fact of the transfer of ownership. Accordingly, the Olevsk city territorial community becomes responsible for the maintenance, service, and use of this protective structure in accordance with current legislation in the field of civil defense.
### **On Approving the Temporary Assignment of the Duties of Director of the State Enterprise “Mykolaiv Sea Trade Port” to S.V. Sapronov**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns a personnel matter at the state enterprise “Mykolaiv Sea Trade Port”.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of a single paragraph by which the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the proposal of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development regarding the temporary assignment of the duties of Director of the State Enterprise “Mykolaiv Sea Trade Port” to Serhiy Vitaliyovych Sapronov, who is the Deputy Director of Operations of the same enterprise.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The order is the basis for the temporary performance of the duties of Director of the State Enterprise “Mykolaiv Sea Trade Port” by S.V. Sapronov.
### **On Dismissal of V.M. Korotkov from the Post of Deputy Head of the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization Issues**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters. It provides for the dismissal of Volodymyr Mykolayovych Korotkov from the post of Deputy Head of the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine. The dismissal is by agreement of the parties, according to paragraph 3 of part one of Article 83 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”, and takes effect on March 4, 2026.
The structure of the order is simple: it consists of the title, a preamble containing the decision on dismissal, the grounds for dismissal (reference to the law), and the date of entry into force. The order is signed by the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
The most important provision of this order is the fact of the dismissal of a specific person from a specific position based on the agreement of the parties. This means that both parties (employee and employer) have reached an agreement on the termination of the employment relationship.
Regarding relations.
On the Temporary Assignment of the Duties of the Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine to Yu.D. Hensitskyi
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the temporary appointment of the acting Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of a single clause, which directly specifies that Yurii Dmytrovych Hensitskyi, Deputy Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization, is temporarily assigned the duties of the Head of this service. The temporary assignment will last until the appointment of the Head in the established procedure.
**Key points for use:**
The key point is that Yurii Hensitskyi is temporarily performing the duties of the Head of the National Social Service. This means that he has the powers necessary to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the service until a permanent head is appointed.
On Declaring Invalid Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1263 of November 13, 2025
This document is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which cancels a previous order regarding the temporary assignment of the duties of the Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine to a certain person.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of a single clause, which clearly indicates the cancellation of the CMU order of November 13, 2025, No. 1263.
**Key points for use:**
In fact, this order terminates the temporary performance of the duties of the Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine by a specific person, which may indicate the appointment of a new head or another decision regarding the organization of the service’s work.
On Dismissal of O.V. Vysotska from the Position of First Deputy Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters and provides for the dismissal of a specific person from a position in the civil service.
**Essence of the order:**
The order dismisses Olena Volodymyrivna Vysotska from the position of First Deputy Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine. The basis for dismissal is the agreement of the parties, as provided for in paragraph 3 of part one of Article 83 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of the title, a preamble indicating the basis for dismissal (agreement of the parties in accordance with the Law “On Civil Service”), and directly the order for dismissal. The date and number of the order, the place of issue (Kyiv) and the signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine are also indicated.
**Key points for use:**
This order
