Review of Ukrainian legislation for 10/06/2026

Digest of Legislative Changes

• Establishment of the Coordination Council on the Protection of Veterans’ Rights (Decree of the President of Ukraine)
  This Decree abolishes four previously established advisory councils and consolidates their functions into a new single body under the President. The Council will focus on coordinating state policy regarding the protection of the rights of veterans, prisoners of war, civilian hostages, and missing persons. The main change lies in a significant elevation of this body’s status due to the direct leadership of the Office of the President and the inclusion of the heads of the entire defense sector in its composition.
• Launch of Negotiations with the EIB on Social Housing (Order of the President of Ukraine)
  The document officially launches international negotiations with the European Investment Bank to finance projects through the Ukraine Facility instrument. The Order approves the composition of a state delegation of 11 officials and designates a sole authorized signatory for future agreements on behalf of the Government. Furthermore, it introduces a mandatory requirement to sign the Declaration of Integrity, which establishes strict anti-corruption standards for the use of the raised funds.
• Funding of Anti-Doping Control in Sports (Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine)
  The Government has amended the rules for the allocation of budget funds for the development of high-performance sports, officially permitting the funding of separate subdivisions of the National Anti-Doping Agency from the state budget. A technical-legal conflict was also resolved: the name of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has been aligned

  Review of each of legal acts published today:

  On the accounting price of banking metals

  This document is an official announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine on the establishment of accounting prices for banking metals as of June 9, 2026. It determines the value of one troy ounce of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in the national currency of Ukraine. The established prices are used for accounting purposes and for reflecting transactions with precious metals in the country’s banking system. At the same time, the document clearly states that these rates do not constitute an obligation of the NBU to conduct purchase and sale transactions at the specified value.

  **Structure of the Act and Changes**
  The document has a concise tabular structure. It contains international numerical and alphabetical codes of metals, the unit of measurement (one troy ounce), the name of the banking metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias, as well as a mandatory disclaimer in the form of a note. Compared to previous daily announcements of the NBU, the structure of the document remains unchanged, and only the numerical values of the metals’ cost are subject to adjustment, reflecting global market dynamics and fluctuations in the national currency exchange rate.

  **Key Provisions for Practical Use**
  For the practical work of lawyers, financiers, and accountants, the most important provisions are the following:
  * **Official numerical values of cost:** as of June 9, 2026, the prices per 1 troy ounce are established as follows: gold (XAU) — UAH 192,730.17; silver (XAG) — UAH 3,044.31; platinum (XPT) — UAH 79,413.24; palladium (XPD) — UAH 54,546.55. These figures serve as the basis for the revaluation of assets in banking metals and their reflection in the balance sheets of financial institutions.
  * **Indicative nature of prices:** the note to the document specifies that the established prices are accounting prices. The NBU does not assume obligations to buy or sell metals at these rates, which is a key legal disclaimer for market participants when planning actual transactions.

  On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies

  **1. Substance of the Act**

  This document is an official announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine, which establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and Special Drawing Rights (SDR) as of June 9, 2026. The act determines the value of the Ukrainian national currency against 39 key foreign currencies and international reserve assets. The established exchange rates are intended for reflection in accounting records, the execution of transactions by the NBU with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and other cases provided for by legislation. At the same time, the document does not impose any obligations on the regulator to purchase or sell currency at the specified rates.

  **2. Structure of the Act, Key Provisions, and Changes**

  Structurally, the announcement consists of a tabular section and a regulatory note. The table contains five systematized columns: the numerical currency code, the alphabetical code, the quantity of one…units of the base currency, its official name, and the directly established exchange rate against the hryvnia.

  Compared to similar acts of previous periods, the structure of the document remains unchanged and unified. The changes are of an exclusively dynamic numerical nature — they reflect the daily fluctuations of the value of the hryvnia on the foreign exchange market against foreign currencies (in particular, the US dollar exchange rate is set at UAH 44.5129, and the euro at UAH 51.3545).

  **3. Main provisions important for practical use**

  For the practical application of this act, the following aspects are key:

  * **Accounting:** The established exchange rates are mandatory for the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency into the national currency of Ukraine as of the balance sheet date.
  * **:** This act is of decisive importance for the sphere of taxation and customs clearance. The official exchange rate of the NBU on the date of submission of the customs declaration or the occurrence of tax liabilities is the basis for calculating customs duties, excise tax, value-added tax on the import of goods, as well as for determining exchange differences in tax accounting.
  * **Scope limitation:** The provisions of the act clearly indicate that the figures presented are not mandatory benchmarks for commercial (cash or non-cash) currency exchange by banks or other financial institutions.

  On the Coordination Council on the Protection of the Rights of War Veterans and Members of Their Families, Members of the Families of Fallen (Deceased) Defenders and Female Defenders of Ukraine, as well as on Issues of Prisoners of War and Missing Persons

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  ### 1. Substance of the act
  This Decree of the President of Ukraine establishes a new unified advisory body — the Coordination Council on the Protection of the Rights of War Veterans, Prisoners of War, Civilian Hostages, and Missing Persons, as well as Members of Their Families. The main goal of establishing this body is the systematic coordination of state policy and the development of effective solutions for protecting the rights and social guarantees of the specified categories of citizens. The Council is designed to unite the efforts of key state institutions, security and law enforcement agencies, and human rights defenders for a prompt response to challenges related to the consequences of the war. The Decree consolidates previously fragmented advisory bodies into a single effective structure under the direct leadership of the Office of the President.

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  ### 2. Structure of the act, main provisions, and changes
  Structurally, the document consists of three main parts:
  1. **The text of the Decree** (5 clauses), which directly establishes the Council, approves its Regulations and personal composition, and also repeals previous acts.
  2. **Regulations on the Coordination Council** (11 clauses), defining its status, tasks, rights, and rules of procedure.
  3. **Personal composition** (a list of 15 high-ranking officials).

  **Changes compared to previous versions:**
  This Decree completely reformats the system of presidential advisory bodies in the field of protection of the defenders of Ukraine. It recognizes as…declared to have lost their force, four previous Decrees of the President (adopted during 2020–2022), which established the Advisory Council on War Veterans’ Affairs and the Advisory Council on Ensuring the Rights and Freedoms of the Defenders of Ukraine. Instead of several separate bodies, a single unified coordination center is established with a wider scope of authority and a significantly higher level of representation.

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  ### 3. Main Provisions Key to Practical Application
  For a practical understanding of the Coordination Council’s activities, the following provisions of the approved Regulations are key:

  * **Target protection groups (para. 1):** The Council’s activities explicitly extend to four categories: 1) veterans and their families; 2) prisoners of war and their families; 3) civilians deprived of liberty as a result of the aggression of the Russian Federation; 4) persons missing under special circumstances and their relatives.
  * **Key tasks (para. 3):** The Council is authorized to develop and submit to the President draft laws and other regulatory legal acts on improving social and legal guarantees, analyze the effectiveness of national and international protection mechanisms, and draft proposals on honoring the memory of the fallen.
  * **International aspect (para. 3, subparagraph 7):** Facilitating the consolidation of international efforts to compel the aggressor state to comply with the norms of international humanitarian law (in particular, regarding the treatment of prisoners of war) is defined as a separate task.
  * **Instruments of influence (para. 4):** The body has the right to unhindered receipt of information and materials from ministries, local authorities, and enterprises, to involve independent experts in its work, and to establish working (expert) groups.
  * **Personal composition:** The Council is headed directly by the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine (Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov), and the secretary is the Deputy Head of the Office of the President (Iryna Vereshchuk). The composition also includes the heads of the defense and security sector (Minister of Defense, Minister of Internal Affairs, Secretary of the NSDC, leadership of the SBU, SZRU, GUR), relevant ministers, the Military Ombudsman, and the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights. This ensures the highest level of decision-making and their rapid implementation.

  On the Delegation of Ukraine for Participation in Negotiations with the European Investment Bank on Concluding the Finance Contract (Project “Creation of Social Housing in Ukraine”) between Ukraine and the European Investment Bank and the Investment Grant Agreement (Project “Creation of Social Housing in Ukraine”) between Ukraine and the European Investment Bank

  **1. Substance of the act**

  This document is an Order of the President of Ukraine, which officially launches the process of negotiations with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on financing the project “Creation of Social Housing in Ukraine”. The act establishes a special state delegation and approves directives for conducting these negotiations. In addition, it…designates a specific official authorized to sign the future Financial Agreement, the Investment Grant Agreement, and the accompanying Covenant of Integrity within the Ukraine Facility instrument. In fact, this order is a necessary legal step for attracting European funds for the social needs of Ukraine.

  **2. Structure of the Act and its Provisions**

  Structurally, this order is a classic individual legal act of an organizational nature and consists of three paragraphs and a personal annex:
  * **Paragraph 1** establishes the delegation of Ukraine consisting of 11 members (representatives of the Ministry for Development of Communities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Economy) headed by the Deputy Minister for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, Nataliia Kozlovska, and also allows changing the composition of the delegation in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  * **Paragraph 2** approves the Directives for the delegation (the document is classified “For Official Use Only”).
  * **Paragraph 3** grants personal authority to sign future agreements to the Vice Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine – Minister for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, Oleksii Kuleba.

  Since this order is a primary act of individual application concerning a specific investment project, it does not amend the codes or laws of Ukraine and has no previous versions for comparison.

  **3. Key Provisions Important for Implementation**

  For the practical application and monitoring of the implementation of this decision, the following provisions are key:
  * **Legitimization of Negotiators:** The circle of persons authorized to officially represent Ukraine’s position in negotiations with the EIB is clearly defined. Any agreements reached by other persons outside this composition shall have no legal force.
  * **Empowerment to Sign:** Oleksii Kuleba is officially designated as the sole signatory on behalf of the state. This eliminates the need to obtain additional powers of attorney at the stage of finalizing the agreements.
  * **Linkage to the Ukraine Facility:** The authorization to sign the Covenant of Integrity within the EIB’s targeted guarantee directly links this project with the general European support instrument for Ukraine, which requires compliance with strict anti-corruption standards and transparency in the use of funds.

  On Amending the Procedure for Using Funds Provided in the State Budget for the Development of Physical Culture, High-Performance Sports, and Reserve Sports

  **1. Substance of the Act**
  This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is aimed at clarifying the mechanism for using budget funds allocated for the development of physical culture, high-performance sports, and reserve sports. The document makes targeted amendments to the relevant Procedure for the Use of Funds approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 152 dated February 29, 2012. In particular, the government’s decision adjusts the terminology regarding international anti-doping institutions and expands the circle of entities funded from the state budget. Th…will allow ensuring the proper functioning of the regional anti-doping control system in Ukraine.

  **2. Structure of the act, its main provisions and amendments**
  By its structure, the resolution is a classic “amending” document and consists of two key regulatory innovations compared to previous versions of the Procedure:
  * **Terminological unification:** in subparagraph 3 of paragraph 3 of the Procedure, the words “World Anti-Doping Agency” [Ukrainian: “Всесвітньої антидопінгової агенції”] are replaced with the legally correct and officially accepted name — “World Anti-Doping Agency” [Ukrainian: “Всесвітнього антидопінгового агентства”] (WADA).
  * **Expansion of the subject composition:** in the second paragraph of paragraph 3-1 of the Procedure, “separate subdivisions of the Agency” (National Anti-Doping Center) have been added to the list of institutions funded under this budget program (alongside state Olympic training centers).

  **3. Main provisions important for practical use**
  For the practical application and understanding of this act, the following aspects are key:
  * **Legitimization of funding for separate subdivisions:** From now on, separate subdivisions of the National Anti-Doping Agency have official legal grounds for receiving funding from the state budget under the high-performance sports development program. This is important for the proper administration of anti-doping activities locally.
  * **Elimination of legal conflicts:** Aligning the name of the World Anti-Doping Agency with the official translation of international conventions eliminates any technical and legal obstacles in making expenditures related to the fulfillment of Ukraine’s international obligations in the field of sports.
  * **Guidelines for spending units of budget funds:** The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, as the chief spending unit, and the Agency itself must take these changes into account when preparing budget requests, allocating limits, and forming passports of the respective budget programs.

  On Amending the Annex to the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1518 of December 29, 2025

  **1. Substance of the act**

  This regulatory legal act of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine directly concerns personnel changes in the management of a strategic state-owned enterprise. The document introduces amendments to the personal composition of the executive body of Joint-Stock Company “Ukrzaliznytsia”. In particular, by the government’s decision, the composition of the company’s board is expanded through the appointment of new officials. This is a standard procedure of state regulation and corporate governance aimed at ensuring the full functioning of the company’s executive body.

  **2. Structure of the act, main provisions and amendments**

  The structure of this order is extremely concise: it consists of a single administrative clause and a textual supplement. The main provision of the act provides for amendments to the annex to the basic Order of the CMU No. 1518 of December 29, 2025, which defines the comp…of the Management Board of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia”. Compared to the previous version of the document, the composition of the Management Board is increased — two new positions are officially included: Volodymyr Ivanovych Ivashchenko and Petro Volodymyrovych Cherednychenko have been appointed as members of the Management Board.

  **3. Key Provisions Important for Practical Use**

  For the practical application of this act, the following aspects are key:
  * **Legitimation of powers:** The act is an official confirmation of Volodymyr Ivashchenko and Petro Cherednychenko acquiring the status of members of the Management Board of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia”. From the moment the order comes into force, they have the legal right to participate in the collective decision-making of the executive body of the company.
  * **Verification of legal capacity:** This document is mandatory for analysis by the legal departments of counterparties and financial institutions when verifying the authority of signatories and representatives of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” during the conclusion of transactions or representation of the company’s interests.

  On the dismissal of K. Kordonskyi from the office of Head of the Khmelnytskyi District State Administration of Khmelnytskyi Oblast

  **1. Substance of the Act**
  This document is an individual administrative act of the President of Ukraine regarding a personnel decision in the field of local state executive power. In particular, the order dismisses Kostiantyn Viktorovych Kordonskyi from the office of Head of the Khmelnytskyi District State Administration of Khmelnytskyi Oblast. The decision was made on the basis of a resignation letter officially submitted by the official of his own free will. The document was signed by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and is dated June 4, 2026.

  **2. Structure of the Act, Main Provisions, and Changes**
  The structure of this order is as concise as possible and standard for decisions of this type. It consists of a title, a single administrative sentence (which defines the subject of dismissal, their position, and the legal ground), and the signature of the Head of State with reference details. Since this is an act of individual application, it does not amend the current legislation or other regulatory acts, has no previous versions, and is aimed solely at regulating a specific labor legal relationship.

  **3. Key Provisions Important for Use**
  For the practical application and understanding of this act, two aspects are key. First, there is a clearly defined ground for dismissal — “in accordance with the submitted application”, which indicates the voluntary nature of the termination of powers by the official. Second, this document is an official legal fact, from the moment of signing of which the powers of Kostiantyn Kordonskyi in the office of Head of the Khmelnytskyi District State Administration are terminated, which paves the way for the appointment of a new head of the district or an acting official in the manner prescribed by law.

  On the Delegation of Ukraine for Participation in Negotiations with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development on concluding the Loan Agreement (Second Additional Financing for the Program “Supporting Reconstruction through Smart Fiscal Management” (SURGE) between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

  This document is a Directive of the President of Ukraine, which initiates the official process of attracting additional financial resources from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Its essence lies in establishing an authorized state delegation to conduct negotiations on obtaining a loan under the “Supporting Reconstruction through Smart Fiscal Management” (SURGE) Program. In fact, by this act, the state defines the circle of persons who will negotiate the terms of financing, and authorizes a specific government official to sign the future agreement.

  Looking at the structure, the directive is concise and consists of three paragraphs and an annex containing the personal composition of the delegation. The first paragraph establishes the composition of the negotiating team and grants the right to adjust it; the second approves the directives for conducting negotiations (which are classified “For Official Use Only”); and the third designates the signatory of the final agreement. Compared to other similar acts, there are no amendments to current legislation or codes here, as this is a classic procedural document of individual effect that creates a temporary tool for the implementation of a specific international project.

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  As for the practical application of this act, the following provisions are the most important:

  * **Personal composition and interagency nature:** The delegation is headed by Deputy Minister of Finance Dmytro Samonenko. It includes representatives of key agencies — the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry for Regional Development, and the State Tax Service. Such a broad presence of tax and finance officials is due to the specifics of the SURGE program, which directly relates to the reform of the taxation system and public finances.
  * **Procedural flexibility:** The head of the delegation is granted the right, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to promptly change the composition of the working group, as well as to involve external experts, advisors, and technical representatives in the process without the need to issue a new Presidential Directive.
  * **Legal authority for the final stage:** It is clearly defined that the right to sign the international Loan Agreement on behalf of Ukraine upon completion of the negotiations is vested exclusively in the Minister of Finance of Ukraine, Sergii Marchenko.

  On the delegation of Ukraine for participation in negotiations with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development regarding the conclusion of the Loan Agreement (First Jobs and Private Sector Growth Development Policy Loan in Ukraine) between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Grant Agreement of the Financial Intermediary Fund for Facilitating the Mobilization of Resources for Investing in the Strengthening of Ukraine (Co-financing of the First Jobs and Private Sector Growth Development Policy Programin Ukraine) between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (acting as an implementing entity of the Financial Intermediary Fund for Mobilizing Resources for Investing in the Strengthening of Ukraine)

  This document is an Ordinance of the President of Ukraine, which launches the official negotiation process with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to attract financial support. In particular, it concerns the preparation for the signing of the Loan Agreement for job creation and private sector development, as well as the Grant Agreement for investing in the strengthening of Ukraine. For this purpose, the President establishes a special state delegation and approves directives for its work. In addition, the document designates the official authorized to sign the final international agreements on behalf of the state.

  Structurally, the ordinance consists of three main items and a detailed personal composition of the delegation. The first item establishes a delegation consisting of 19 people (representatives of key ministries, the National Bank, the State Property Fund, and other agencies) and allows the head of the delegation, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to involve experts and change its composition. The second item approves the Directives for negotiations, which have the status “for official use”. The third item authorizes a specific person to sign international agreements. Since this is an individual act of an administrative nature, it does not amend codes or laws and has no previous versions, but rather creates a new legal basis for a specific international procedure.

  For the practical application of this act, the following provisions are the most important:
  * **Designation of the head and coordinator of the process:** Deputy Minister of Finance Olha Zykova has been appointed as the head of the delegation, which secures the leading role in the negotiations for the Ministry of Finance.
  * **Flexibility of the delegation’s composition:** Granting the head of the delegation the right to involve advisers, experts, and technical representatives allows for a prompt response to the course of negotiations and the involvement of highly specialized experts without issuing new decrees of the President.
  * **Legitimization of the signatory:** The clear authorization of the Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko to sign the Loan Agreement and the Grant Agreement ensures the full legal capacity of the Ukrainian side to finalize agreements with the IBRD.

  On the appointment of O. Myronenko as Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine

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  **1. Substance of the Act**
  This Decree of the President of Ukraine is an individual act of an administrative nature, which directly relates to staffing in the field of defense and national security. The document officially appoints Oleh Mykolaiovych Myronenko to the position of Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine. The Decree was issued by the Head of State within his constitutional powers as the leader of the state and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. This act records the official decision, which enters into force onthe moment of its signing.

  **2. Structure of the act, main provisions, and changes**
  The structure of this document is highly concise and standard for decisions of this type: it consists of a title, one operative sentence (the appointment decision itself), and the signature block details of the President of Ukraine. Since this is an act of individual application, it does not contain generally binding legal norms, does not amend current legislation, and does not introduce amendments to other regulatory legal acts. The actual change consists solely of updating the personnel composition of the command of the National Guard of Ukraine.

  **3. Main provisions important for application**
  The key provision of the Decree is the legal vesting of Oleh Myronenko with the powers of Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine. For practical application, this document is the primary legal basis for:
  * issuing internal personnel orders of the NGU on assumption of office;
  * processing the corresponding monetary, clothing, and other types of allowance;
  * legitimizing all decisions, orders, and directives that the newly appointed Deputy Commander will issue within his official authority.

  On the dismissal of O. Osypenko from the position of Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine

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  **1. Substance of the act**
  This Decree of the President of Ukraine is an individual administrative act directly relating to personnel decisions in the military sector. The document officially dismisses Oleksiy Leonidovych Osypenko from the position of Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine. The decision was made by the President of Ukraine within his constitutional powers as the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. This act directly changes the personnel composition of the senior leadership of the military formation.

  **2. Structure of the act and changes**
  The structure of the Decree is highly concise and standard for decisions of this type. It consists of a title, one operative clause on the dismissal of a specific official, the signature of the President of Ukraine, as well as reference details (date and number). Since this is an individual act of individual application, it does not amend general legislation or codes and has no prior versions for comparison, but merely terminates specific legal relations (tenure in office).

  **3. Main provisions important for use**
  For practical application, the key factor is the very fact and date of termination of O. Osypenko’s authority in the position of Deputy Commander. This is fundamental for military command, as from the moment this Decree enters into force, the individual loses the right to sign directives, issue orders, or perform other administrative functions on behalf of the leadership of the National Guard. Furthermore, this document is the sole legal basis for the personnel departments of the military formation to issue an internal personnel order and perform the corresponding financial settlements.

  On the Appointment of a Judge

  This Decree of the President of Ukraine is an individual legal act that directly concerns the staffing of the judicial system of Ukraine. In accordance with his constitutional powers, the Head of State appointed Dmytro Serhiyovych Bredun to the position of judge of the Zaporizhzhia Court of Appeal. The document is aimed at ensuring the proper functioning of the judicial branch of power and the realization of citizens’ right to appeal in the Zaporizhzhia region. The Decree is effective and binding from the moment of its signing.

  The structure of this act is concise and classic for documents of an appointive nature. It consists of a preamble, which clearly defines the legal grounds for the appointment — references to Part five of Article 126, Article 127, and parts one and two of Article 128 of the Constitution of Ukraine, as well as one operative paragraph on the appointment of a specific person. Since this decree is an act of individual application, it does not amend the legislation in force, has no prior versions, and does not alter the general regulatory framework, but merely implements the appointment procedure.

  For the practical use of this document, two points are key. Firstly, this is the official confirmation of the legitimacy and commencement of the powers of judge Dmytro Bredun at the Zaporizhzhia Court of Appeal, which is crucial for participants in judicial proceedings in this institution. Secondly, the reference to specific articles of the Constitution of Ukraine indicates compliance with the established appointment procedure, which guarantees the legal status of the judge and the impeccability of his decisions from the standpoint of jurisdiction.

  On the Appointment of a Judge

  **1. Substance of the act**
  This Decree of the President of Ukraine is an individual act of a law-applying nature, which directly concerns the staffing of the judicial branch of power. The document officially appoints Volodymyr Volodymyrovych Nikitin to the position of judge of the Zaporizhzhia Court of Appeal. The appointment was made in accordance with the constitutional powers of the President of Ukraine and the requirements of the Basic Law regarding the formation of the judicial corps. This decree ensures the realization of the right of the designated person to administer justice and is aimed at the proper functioning of the judicial system in the Zaporizhzhia region.

  **2. Structure of the act, main provisions, and amendments**
  The structure of this Decree is classic for acts of individual application of the Head of State. It consists of a preamble, which contains references to the constitutional grounds (Part five of Article 126, Article 127, and parts one and two of Article 128 of the Constitution of Ukraine), and one operative paragraph on the appointment of a specific person to the position. Since this is an individual act of appointment, it does not make amendments to other normative legal acts and has no “prior versions” in the classical sense, but is an independent decision that creates new legal relations for a specific subject — the appointed judge.

  ***3. Main provisions important for practical use**
  For practical use, the most important aspects are as follows:
  * **Identification of the subject and office:** The Decree clearly identifies the appointed judge (Nikitin Volodymyr Volodymyrovych) and the specific judicial institution (Zaporizhzhia Court of Appeal), which determines his future territorial jurisdiction and jurisdiction of instance.
  * **Legal basis for personnel actions:** This document is the direct basis for issuing an order by the chief judge of the court on the enlistment of the judge to the court’s staff, determining his specialization, commencing the payment of judicial remuneration, and the exercise of his procedural powers.
  * **Legitimacy of powers:** The reference to Articles 126, 127, and 128 of the Constitution of Ukraine confirms compliance with the constitutional appointment procedure, which is critical for ensuring the legality of all future court decisions to be rendered by this judge as part of judicial panels.

  On the appointment of a judge

  **1. Substance of the act**
  This Decree of the President of Ukraine is an individual act of a law-applying nature aimed at staffing the judicial system. The document officially appoints Andrii Petrovych Stelmakh to the position of judge of the Chernihiv Court of Appeal. The decision was made by the head of state on the basis of relevant constitutional powers, which directly affects the ensuring of the proper administration of justice in the appellate instance of Chernihiv Oblast.

  **2. Structure of the act, main provisions, and amendments**
  The structure of the Decree is concise and standard for individual acts. It consists of:
  * **The Preamble**, which defines the legal grounds for the appointment — references to part five of Article 126, Article 127, and parts one and two of Article 128 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which establish the requirements for judges and the procedure for their appointment.
  * **The operative part (paragraph 1)**, which contains the direct decision to appoint Andrii Stelmakh to the position.
  Comparison with previous versions is irrelevant, as this is an original individual act that does not amend the current legislation, but creates a new legal fact—vesting a specific individual with the powers of a judge.

  **3. Main provisions important for practical use**
  For the practical application and understanding of this act, the key aspects are as follows:
  * **Legitimation of the judge’s powers:** This Decree is the primary source confirming the legality of Andrii Stelmakh holding the office of judge of the Chernihiv Court of Appeal. Any procedural actions or decisions rendered by this judge are based precisely on this appointment.
  * **Compliance with constitutional procedure:** The references to Articles 126–128 of the Constitution of Ukraine indicate that the appointment took place within the constitutional framework, which is critical to avoiding any doubts regarding the judge’s powers during the consideration of court cases.
  * **Temporal dimension:** The Decree determines the date from