Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
UN Convention Against Corruption:
This document is a list of countries that have signed and ratified the UN Convention Against Corruption. It shows which countries have committed to implementing measures to prevent and combat corruption. The document contains information on the status of each country’s participation in the Convention, which is important for international cooperation in the fight against corruption.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada on the Human Rights Commissioner’s Report:
The Verkhovna Rada takes note of the annual report of the Human Rights Commissioner. State authorities and local governments are recommended to consider the recommendations outlined in the report and take measures to ensure the realization of the rights and freedoms of citizens. The report will be published in the newspaper “Voice of Ukraine” and on the official website of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism:
The document is a list of countries that have signed and ratified the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. It shows the current status of each country’s participation in the convention. The document is important for determining jurisdiction and the application of the convention in specific cases.
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control:
The document is a list of Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. It shows which countries have signed and ratified this international agreement. This information is useful for researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders working in the field of tobacco control at the international level.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada on the Draft Law on Property Valuation:
The Verkhovna Rada returned the draft law on property valuation (reg. No. 13435) for a second first reading. This decision means that the draft law requires additional processing and discussion in the parliamentary committee. In fact, this is a procedural decision indicating the need to finalize the draft law before its consideration on the merits.
Presidential Decree on the Replacement of Positions by Servicemen:
The Presidential Decree allows the replacement of the positions of Advisor to the Minister and Deputy Minister for Digital Development in the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine by servicemen only for the period of martial law. After the abolition of martial law, these positions must be replaced by civilians.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Delegation for Negotiations with the IBRD Regarding the SPIRIT Project:
The order defines the composition of the delegation for negotiations with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the conclusion of a loan agreement for a social protection project called SPIRIT. It approves the directives for negotiations and authorizes the Minister of Social Policy to sign the agreement.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science on Amendments to the Procedure for Entrance Examinations for Master’s Degree:
The order amends the Procedure for Organizing and Conducting Entrance Examinations for Admission to the Second (Master’s) Level of Higher Education Using EIT Technologies. The changes concern the clarification of procedures, references to regulations, and technical aspects of conducting entrance examinations.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on Correcting an Error in Regulatory Acts on Education:
This order makes technical corrections to previous amendments concerning regulatory legal acts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on education. It corrects a grammatical error and a reference inaccuracy in the previous order, ensuring the correctness and consistency of the educational regulations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Order of the Ministry of Finance on Amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Return:
The order amends the form of the Corporate Income Tax Return. The changes relate to clarifying references to regulations and adjusting the wording in the table of the MPZ-Z annex regarding the minimum tax liability for agricultural producers.
Order of the SBU on the Storage of Biological Material of Servicemen in the ISTE:
The order amends the procedure for the selection, storage, and accounting of biological material of SBU servicemen. The changes concern the possibility of storing and accounting for biological material in the electronic system (ISTE) during martial law, which may simplify and speed up access to information in critical situations.
Order of the State Aviation Administration on Amendments to Aviation Rules:
The order introduces technical corrections and clarifications to the Aviation Rules of Ukraine, which regulate the flights of civil aircraft. These changes are aimed at bringing the text of the rules in line with the requirements of rule-making technique and eliminating inaccuracies.
Order of ARMA on the Cancellation of the Procedure for Selecting Appraisers:
The ARMA order cancels the previous order, which approved the procedure for conducting a competitive selection of appraisal entities. This means that the previous procedure for selecting appraisers is no longer valid, and ARMA must develop a new procedure or use another mechanism for selecting appraisers.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on Changes in Police Education:
The order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine introduces changes to a number of regulatory legal acts governing education in the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The main purpose of the changes is to bring these acts into compliance with current legislation, in particular, the Law of Ukraine “On Vocational Education” and the Law of Ukraine “On the National Police.”
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science on Updating the Procedure for Entrance Examinations for Master’s Degree:
The order amends the procedure for organizing and conducting entrance examinations for the second (master’s) level of higher education, which are conducted using EIT technologies. The changes concern the clarification of requirements for information about testing, rules of conduct for participants, powers of various bodies, re-registration procedure, conduct of examinations, as well as the possibility of retaking and appeals.
Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy on Accounting for Hunting Animals:
This order approves new rules for maintaining state records of hunting animals and the volume of their extraction in Ukraine. It defines the procedure for accounting for the number of hunting animals, the volume of their extraction, as well as the number of dead animals. The rules are aimed at providing reliable information on the state of hunting animal populations for their protection and rational use.
Order of the State Aviation Administration on Aviation Rules of Ukraine:
This order approves the new Aviation Rules of Ukraine, which regulate the flights of civil aircraft and the operational provision of air navigation services and procedures. It is aimed at adapting Ukrainian legislation to the norms of the European Union and international standards of civil aviation.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
### **Status of the United Nations Convention against Corruption**
This document is a list of countries that have signed and ratified the UN Convention against Corruption, adopted on October 31, 2003. It shows which countries have committed to implementing measures to prevent and combat corruption.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table where each country is listed with the dates of signing and ratification (or acceptance, accession, succession). The main goal is to provide information on the status of each country’s participation in the Convention. Compared to previous versions, this document is simply updated over time, reflecting new signatures and ratifications.
The most important provision of this document is information on which countries are parties to the Convention. This is important for international cooperation in the fight against corruption, as the Convention provides for mechanisms of mutual assistance and extradition. Also, this list is useful for assessing global efforts in the fight against corruption.
### **On the annual report of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights on the state of observance and protection of human and citizen’s rights and freedoms in Ukraine in 2025**
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the annual report of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights on the state of observance and protection of human and citizen’s rights and freedoms in Ukraine in 2025. The Verkhovna Rada takes note of this report, recommends that state authorities and local self-government bodies consider the recommendations outlined in it, and take the necessary measures to ensure the realization of the rights and freedoms of citizens. It also provides for the publication of the report in the newspaper “Holos Ukrainy” and on the official website of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
The structure of the resolution includes a stating part, which indicates the grounds for adopting the resolution (a clause of the Constitution and the law on the Commissioner for Human Rights), and three points: taking note of the report, recommendations to state authorities and local self-government bodies, and ensuring the publication of the report.
The most important provision is the recommendation to state authorities and local self-government bodies to consider the Commissioner’s recommendations and take measures to ensureinfringement of rights and freedoms. This places an obligation on these bodies to respond to the findings and proposals set out in the report and to promote the improvement of the human rights situation in Ukraine.
Status of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism of April 13, 2005
This document is a list of countries that have signed and ratified the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table indicating the participating countries, dates of signing, succession to signing, approval, acceptance, accession, or ratification of the convention. The document shows the current status of each country’s participation in the convention as of May 13, 2026.
The most important use of this document is the ability to quickly determine which countries are parties to the convention and when they assumed obligations under it. This can be useful for international cooperation in combating nuclear terrorism, as well as for determining jurisdiction and applying the convention in specific cases.
Status of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
This document is a list of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, as of May 13, 2026. It shows which countries have signed and ratified (or otherwise acceded to) this international agreement.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table where each country is listed in alphabetical order, and the dates of signing and ratification (or other means of accession to the convention) are indicated opposite. The document does not contain changes compared to previous versions, but only reflects the current status of countries’ participation in the convention.
The most important use of this document is the ability to quickly determine whether a particular country is a party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, and when exactly it signed and ratified this agreement. This information may be useful for researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders working in the field of tobacco control at the international level.
On Sending the Draft Law of Ukraine on Property Valuation for Second First Reading
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the draft law on property valuation (reg. No. 13435). The essence of the resolution is that the draft law is returned for a second first reading. This means that the draft law requires further processing anddiscussion in the parliamentary committee.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of one clause, which defines the referral of draft law No. 13435 to the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Economic Development for preparation for a second first reading.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
In fact, this resolution is a procedural decision indicating that the draft law on property valuation needs revision before being considered on its merits in parliament.
On Amending the Decree of the President of Ukraine of May 3, 2017, No. 126/2017
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This Decree of the President of Ukraine amends the list of positions that can be filled by military personnel in the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine. The changes concern the positions of advisor to the minister and deputy minister for digital development, digital transformations, and digitalization. The decree allows these positions to be filled by military personnel only for the duration of martial law.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The decree amends Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 126/2017.
* The section concerning the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine has been amended.
* It is established that the positions of advisor to the minister and deputy minister for digital development, digital transformations, and digitalization can be filled by military personnel only for the duration of martial law.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
* Military personnel may be appointed to the positions of advisor to the minister and deputy minister for digital development, digital transformations, and digitalization in the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, but only for the duration of martial law.
* After the abolition of martial law, these positions must be filled by civilians.
On the Delegation of Ukraine to Participate in Negotiations with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the Conclusion of a Loan Agreement (Social Protection Project for Coverage, Resilience, Innovation and Transformation (SPIRIT) between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Good day! Here is a brief overview of this order:
1. **Essence of the Order:**
The Order of the President of Ukraine concerns the formation of a delegation to conduct negotiations with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) on the conclusion of a loan agreement for a social protection project called SPIRIT. It defines the composition of the del
