Digest of Legislation of Ukraine
NBU on Accounting Prices for Banking Metals (16.04.2026)
The National Bank of Ukraine has set accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as of April 16, 2026. Prices are indicated in hryvnias per troy ounce of each metal. Accounting prices can be used for accounting by financial institutions, determining the value of collateral, and other purposes stipulated by law. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at these prices.
NBU on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia (16.04.2026)
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs as of April 16, 2026. The rates are used for accounting and NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, as well as in other cases defined by law. The NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at these rates.
Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 315/2026 on Amendments to the Composition of the Commission on Pardon Issues
The President of Ukraine has amended the composition of the Commission under the President of Ukraine on Pardon Issues. Ya. Merezhko was excluded from the Commission. The decree came into force on the day of its publication.
Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 316/2026 on Honoring the 421st Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems
The 421st Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been awarded the honorary distinction “For Courage and Valor.” This emphasizes the unit’s contribution to the country’s defense capabilities and boosting the morale of servicemen.
Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 314/2026 on the Appointment of I. Brusylo as Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the FAO
Ihor Mykolaiovych Brusylo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Italian Republic, has been appointed Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations concurrently. This decision will promote Ukraine’s cooperation with the UN on food and agriculture issues.
Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 313/2026 on Scholarships for Young Masters of Folk Art
The President of Ukraine has appointed scholarships to young masters of folk art. This decision aims to stimulate their creative activity and preserve cultural heritage. The list includes the names, surnames, year of birth, and types of art of each scholarship holder who will receive financial support from the state.
Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 312/2026 on the Appointment of a Judge to the Chernihiv Court of Appeal
Oleksandr Anatoliiovych Luhovets has been appointed as a judge of the Chernihiv Court of Appeal. The decision is favorabl
to ensure the functioning of the judicial system and citizens’ access to justice.
### Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 311/2026 on the appointment of a judge to the Chernihiv Court of Appeal
Oleksandra Volodymyrivna Razgulyaeva is appointed to the position of judge of the Chernihiv Court of Appeal. This decision will help ensure the functioning of the judicial system and citizens’ access to justice.
### Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 310/2026 on the appointment of a judge to the Chernihiv Court of Appeal
Oleksandr Vyacheslavovych Lyubchyk is appointed to the position of judge of the Chernihiv Court of Appeal. This decision is important for ensuring the proper functioning of the judicial system in the region.
### Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 309/2026 on the appointment of a judge to the Kovel City District Court of the Volyn Region
Ivanna Viktorivna Okosten is appointed to the position of judge of the Kovel City District Court of the Volyn Region. The decree confirms the authority of Ivanna Viktorivna Okosten to administer justice.
### Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 308/2026 on Amendments to the Procedure for Considering Electronic Petitions
Amendments have been made to Decree No. 523/2015, excluding Article 2 and replacing the name “Administration of the President of Ukraine” with “Office of the President of Ukraine”. Decrees No. 683/2002 and No. 547/2011, which regulated issues of openness and access to public information, have been repealed.
### Order of the President of Ukraine No. 135/2026 on the appointment of the head of the Kherson RDA
Serhiy Volodymyrovych Honchar is appointed as the head of the Kherson District State Administration of the Kherson Region. He acquires the powers and duties provided for by law for this position.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 489 of April 10, 2026 on the implementation of an experimental project
The government is introducing an experimental project to stimulate innovation in the defense sector during martial law. It simplifies the procedures for purchasing, testing, and implementing new defense products. The possibility of testing new products directly in combat conditions to assess their effectiveness is provided, as well as the possibility of rapid codification and introduction into the staffs and tables of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 488 of April 10, 2026 on architectural and construction control
The amendments improve and detail the control procedures, making them more transparent and efficient. All control procedures must be carried out taking into account the principles defined by the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”. Electronic communication channels will be actively used for information exchange between control bodies and urban planning entities.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 487 of April 10, 2026 on changing the functioning of the electronic procurement system
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This document is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for banking metals, namely gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of April 16, 2026.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The document contains a table where the following is indicated for each metal:
* Numeric code
* Letter code
* Number of troy ounces (always 1)
* Name of the banking metal
* Accounting price in hryvnias
It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified accounting prices.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The accounting prices set by the NBU can be used for:
* Accounting and reporting of financial institutions.
* Determining the value of collateral denominated in banking metals.
* Other purposes defined by law or internal documents of organizations.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (special drawing rights) for a specific date – April 16, 2026.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of foreign currencies and SDRs with their numeric and letter 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, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law.
The most important provision of this notification 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 binding for carrying out foreign exchange transactions in the market.
### **On the change in the composition of the Commission under the President of Ukraine on помилування [Pardon]**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine amends the composition of the Commission under the President of Ukraine on помилування [Pardon].
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Decree consists of two points. The first point removes Ya. Merezhko from the Commission, and the second point stipulates that the Decree comes into force on the day of its publication. The Decree amends the Decree of the President of Ukraine of December 6, 1999, No. 1532/99 “On the Commission under the President of Ukraine on помилування [Pardon]” (as amended by the Decree of March 19, 2026, No. 247/2026) by excluding one person from the composition of the Commission.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The main provision is the exclusion of a specific person (Ya. Merezhko) from the composition of the Commission under the President of Ukraine on помилування [Pardon]. This means that this person no longer participates in the work of the Commission.
### **On awarding the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery”**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine establishes the awarding of the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery” to the 421st Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The structure of the Decree consists of one clause, which directly determines which military unit is awarded the honorary distinction. The Decree does not contain additional provisions or amendments to existing regulations.
The main provision of the Decree is the awarding of a specific military unit for courage and heroism shown in the defense of Ukraine. This may be important for emphasizing the unit’s contribution to the country’s defense capabilities and boosting the morale of servicemen.
### **On the appointment of I. Brusylo as Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations**
This Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns personnel matters in the field of international representation of Ukraine.
**Essence of the Decree:**
Decree No. 314/2026 appoints the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Italian Republic, Ihor Mykolayovych Brusylo, as the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations concurrently.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The Decree consists of one clause, which directly defines the appointment of a person to a position. The Decree does not amend previous acts, but is a separate decision regarding a specific person.
**Key provisions for use:**
The Decree is the basis for Ihor Brusylo to perform Ukraine’s representative functions in FAO, which is important for Ukraine’s cooperation with the UN on food and agriculture issues.
### **On the appointment of scholarships of the President of Ukraine for young masters of folk art**
Good day! Here is an analysis of the provided Decree of the President of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the Decree:** Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 313/2026 of April 13, 2026, concerns the support of young talents in the field of folk art. The document provides for the appointment of scholarships of the President of Ukraine for young masters of folk art, in order to stimulate their creative activity and preserve cultural heritage. The decree contains a list of specific persons who are appointed scholarships, indicating their year of birth and the type of folk art they practice.
2. **Structure and main provisions:** The decree consists of one clause, which contains a list of persons who are appointed scholarships of the President of Ukraine. The basis for the issuance of the decree is the Decree of the President of Ukraine of September 27, 2011 No. 928/2011 “On Scholarships of the President of Ukraine for Young Masters of Folk Art” (as amended).
with amendments). The list includes the name, surname, year of birth, and type of art of each scholarship recipient.
3. **Key Provisions for Application:** The most important provision of this decree is the specific list of individuals who will receive scholarships. This means that these young masters of folk art will receive financial support from the state to develop their creativity. It is also important to consider that the decree is issued based on a previous decree, which defines the general conditions and procedure for granting scholarships.
On the Appointment of a Judge
This Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 312/2026 of April 13, 2026, concerns the appointment of a judge to office. The Decree appoints Luhovets Oleksandr Anatoliiovych to the position of judge of the Chernihiv Court of Appeal.
The structure of the Decree consists of a preamble containing references to the relevant articles of the Constitution of Ukraine, and one clause directly related to the appointment of the judge. The Decree does not contain any changes compared to previous versions, as it is an individual act on appointment to office.
The main provision of this Decree is the appointment of a specific person to the position of judge of the Court of Appeal. This decision is important for ensuring the functioning of the judicial system and citizens’ access to justice.
On the Appointment of a Judge
This Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 311/2026 of April 13, 2026, concerns the appointment of a judge to a position in the judicial system of Ukraine. The Decree appoints Razgulyaeva Oleksandra Volodymyrivna to the position of judge of the Chernihiv Court of Appeal.
The structure of the Decree consists of a preamble containing references to the relevant articles of the Constitution of Ukraine, and one clause directly related to the appointment of the judge. The Decree does not contain any changes compared to previous versions, as it is an individual act on appointment to office.
The main provision of this Decree is the appointment of a specific person, namely Razgulyaeva Oleksandra Volodymyrivna, to the position of judge of the Chernihiv Court of Appeal. This decision is important for ensuring the functioning of the judicial system and citizens’ access to justice.
On the Appointment of a Judge
This Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 310/2026 of April 13, 2026, concerns the appointment of a judge to a position in the Chernihiv Court of Appeal. The Decree appoints Liubchyk Oleksandr Viacheslavovych to the position of judge of the Chernihiv Court of Appeal.
The structure of the Decree consists of a preamble containing references to the relevant articles of the Constitution of Ukraine that regulate the appointment of judges, and one clause directly related to the appointment of a specific person to the position of judge.
The main provision of the Decree is the appointment of Liubchyk Oleksandr Viacheslavovych to the position of judge of the Ch
of the Chernihiv Court of Appeal. This decision is important for ensuring the proper functioning of the judicial system in the region.
On the Appointment of a Judge
This Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 309/2026 of April 13, 2026, concerns the appointment of a judge.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The decree consists of one clause, which directly concerns the appointment of a specific person, namely Ivanna Viktorivna Okosten, to the position of judge of the Kovel City District Court of the Volyn Region. The decree refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges” as the legal basis for such an appointment.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The decree is a confirmation of the powers of Ivanna Viktorivna Okosten to administer justice in the Kovel City District Court of the Volyn Region.
On Amendments and Recognition as Invalid of Certain Decrees of the President of Ukraine
This Decree of the President of Ukraine amends the procedure for reviewing electronic petitions addressed to the President of Ukraine and repeals certain previous decrees that regulated issues of openness of state authorities and ensuring access to public information.
The structure of the Decree consists of three clauses. Clause 1 amends Decree No. 523/2015, excluding Article 2 and replacing the name “Administration of the President of Ukraine” with “Office of the President of Ukraine.” Clause 2 recognizes as invalid Decree No. 683/2002 and Decree No. 547/2011. Clause 3 determines the date of entry into force of the Decree – from the date of its publication.
The most important provisions of this Decree are the changes in the name of the body responsible for reviewing electronic petitions, and the repeal of decrees regulating issues of openness and access to public information.
On the Appointment of S. Honchar as Head of the Kherson District State Administration of the Kherson Region
This is an order of the President of Ukraine on the appointment of Serhiy Volodymyrovych Honchar as the Head of the Kherson District State Administration of the Kherson Region. The order is an act of individual action, concerning a specific person and position. It was issued on the basis of the powers of the President of Ukraine regarding the appointment of heads of district state administrations.
The structure of the order consists of a stating part, which indicates the last name, first name, and patronymic of the person being appointed, and the position to which he is appointed, as well as the signature of the President of Ukraine, the date and place of issue.
The main provision of the order is the direct appointment of Serhiy Honchar to the position of Head of the Kherson District State Administration of the Kherson Region. This means that from the date of issuance of the order, he acquires the powers and responsibilitiesprovided by law for this position.
On the Implementation of an Experimental Project for the Development of Innovative Activities for Defense Needs Under the Legal Regime of Martial Law
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This act introduces an experimental project to stimulate innovation in the defense sector during martial law. It simplifies the procedures for the procurement, testing, and implementation of new defense products to more quickly meet the needs of the army.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 489 of April 10, 2026, approves the experimental project and the Procedure for its implementation.
* It is established that certain provisions regarding supply, testing, and defense procurement do not apply to this project to accelerate the process.
* The Ministry of Defense must submit a report on the results of the experiment and proposals for changes to legislation.
* The procedure defines the mechanism for implementing the project, including the specifics of procurement, application, and codification of innovative products.
* Participants in the project include the Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service, the Innovation Development Fund, and business entities.
* Funding is provided from the state budget and other sources.
* The Ministry of Defense collects and analyzes information about innovative products and organizes their experimental combat use.
* The decision to purchase is made by the Ministry of Defense based on information analysis.
* Purchases are carried out taking into account the specifics of martial law and established by this Procedure.
* Contractors provide a price calculation and an expert opinion on the cost of the products.
* Business entities provide information about themselves, their products, and the absence of connections with aggressor countries.
* Purchased products are transferred for experimental combat use.
* Based on the results of the application, a report is compiled with a conclusion on the feasibility of implementation and codification.
* In case of a positive conclusion, the Ministry of Defense ensures the implementation of the product and its codification.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* **Simplification of Procedures:** During the experimental project, some requirements for supply, testing, and procurement do not apply, which allows for faster implementation of innovative solutions.
* **Experimental Combat Use:** The possibility of testing new products directly in combat conditions to assess their effectiveness is provided.
* **Codification:** In the event of a successful experiment, the product can be quickly codified and introduced into the states and tables of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
* **Requirements for Suppliers:** Business entities must provide information about themselves and guarantee the absence of connections with aggressor countries.
* **Funding:** The project is funded from stateof the state budget, making it accessible to a wide range of developers.
I hope this helps you better understand this act!
On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding the Improvement of State Architectural and Construction Control
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1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution amends the procedure for exercising state architectural and construction control, in particular, regarding the imposition of fines for offenses in the field of urban planning and the procedure for exercising control itself. The main goal of the changes is to improve and detail the control procedures, make them more transparent and effective, and bring them into compliance with the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”.
2. **Structure of the Law and main provisions:**
The resolution consists of amendments to three main documents:
* Procedure for imposing fines for offenses in the field of urban planning (Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 244 of April 6, 1995).
* Procedure for exercising state architectural and construction control (Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 553 of May 23, 2011).
* Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1340 of December 23, 2020 “Some Issues of Functioning of Architectural and Construction Control and Supervision Bodies”, namely to the Regulation on the State Inspection of Architecture and Urban Planning of Ukraine.
The changes concern:
* Clarification of procedures for considering cases of offenses, in particular, taking into account the principles of administrative procedure.
* Improvement of the procedure for notifying urban development entities about inspections and other actions of regulatory authorities (use of electronic communications, postal items).
* Detailed procedure for considering appeals from citizens and organizations regarding violations in the field of urban planning, including the creation of commissions to consider such appeals.
* Clarification of the rights and obligations of officials of state architectural and construction control bodies and urban development entities during the exercise of control.
* Amendments to the powers of the State Inspection of Architecture and Urban Planning of Ukraine (DIAU).
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* **Compliance with the principles of administrative procedure:** All control procedures must be carried out taking into account the principles defined by the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”, which ensures greater transparency and protection of the rights of urban development entities.
* **Electronic communications:** Active use of electronic communication channels for the exchange of information between regulatory authorities and urban development entities.
* **Consideration of appeals:** Detailed procedure for considering appeals from citizens and organizations, which provides for the creation of commissions and the possibility of applicants participating in the consideration of appeals.
* **Appeal procedure**
Subjects of urban development should clearly understand their rights to appeal decisions of regulatory bodies and the procedure for exercising these rights.
* **Grounds for unscheduled inspections:** Attention should be paid to the expanded list of grounds for conducting unscheduled inspections, in particular, based on appeals from individuals and legal entities.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of this resolution. If you have any further questions, please ask!
On Amendments to the Procedure for Functioning of the Electronic Procurement System and Authorization of Electronic Platforms
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Procedure for Functioning of the Electronic Procurement System.
1. **Essence of the Changes:** The resolution amends the procedure for the functioning of the electronic procurement system, in particular, regulates the payment for the use of the system when determining asset managers derived from corruption and other crimes through the electronic procurement system in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the National Agency of Ukraine for Identification, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes.”
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The law changes the wording of the sixteenth paragraph of point 2, clarifying the list of laws, the terms of which are used in the Procedure.
* Point 7-1 has been added, which regulates the financial aspects of using the electronic procurement system when determining asset managers derived from corruption crimes. It defines the fee for access to electronic services, the procedure for its calculation and return, as well as the distribution of funds between operators of electronic platforms and the system administrator.
3. **Most Important Provisions:**
* A fee has been established for participants in the selection of asset managers for access to electronic services, linked to the subsistence minimum.
* The obligation of the auction winner to transfer the fee to the platform operator in the amount of 30% of the expected income from asset management has been determined.
* The distribution of funds received between the electronic platform operator and the system administrator has been regulated, and the payment procedure has been established.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of the changes!
On Approval of the Protocol between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Moldova on Amendments to the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Moldova on Border Crossing Points across the Ukrainian-Moldovan State Border and Simplified Passage of Citizens Residing in Border Areas
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the Protocol between the governments of Ukraine and Moldova, which amends the agreement on border crossing points across the common border and simplified passage of citizens residing in border areas.
Structure of the resolution
