Presidential Decree on the Delegation of Ukraine to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
The Decree approves the composition of the delegation of Ukraine for 2026–2028 and defines the mechanism of its operations within the OPCW. Leadership of the delegation is vested in the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Netherlands, who is granted the authority to manage the composition of participants on an operational basis. The activities of the delegation are carried out exclusively in accordance with the directives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the financing of expenses is provided from the state budget. Previous decrees on this matter have become void.
Presidential Decree on the Selection Committee for the Appointment of Members of the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting
The document introduces a transparent competitive mechanism for the selection of members of the National Council under the presidential quota in accordance with the Law “On Media”. A selection committee is formed, consisting of 5 experts who work on a voluntary basis and undergo vetting for conflicts of interest. Clear deadlines for document submission, a procedure for special checks, and requirements for candidates are established, which exclude the participation of persons associated with the aggressor state. The selection process is shifted from a political sphere to the format of a public competition.
Presidential Decree on the Establishment of the Vozdvyzhivka Village Military Administration
A military administration has been established within the territory of the Vozdvyzhivka village territorial community of the Zaporizhzhia region under the legal regime of martial law. The Decree provides for the transfer of the powers of the local council and its executive bodies to the Head of the military administration, who is appointed by the President. This decision is aimed at centralizing management to ensureof safety and life activity in the frontline region. The measure is a typical mechanism of the authorities’ operational response to the challenges of war.
CMU Resolution No. 797 on financing the restoration of territories
The Government has increased the volume of the subvention from the state budget for the liquidation of the consequences of armed aggression to 338 million hryvnias. The funds are directed to the capital repair and reconstruction of specific facilities in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Cherkasy regions. The Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration is obliged to integrate these projects into a single portfolio of public investments. Strict requirements have been established for reporting and the targeted use of budgetary resources.
CMU Resolution on the attraction of a loan by “Ukrenergo” under state guarantees
The Government has authorized PrJSC “NEC “Ukrenergo” to attract 90 million euros from the EBRD for the implementation of a project to support the energy stability of the Northern region. The State provides a guarantee for the performance of credit obligations, for the use of which the company pays 0.5% per annum. Expenses for servicing the loan will be included in the company’s electricity transmission tariffs. A corresponding agreement on debt repayment has been concluded between the Government and “Ukrenergo”.
CMU Resolution No. 795 on qualification in the field of cultural heritage protection
Professional requirements have been established for companies developing scientific and design documentation regarding cultural monuments. For the author’s team, it is mandatory to have a certified architect and a scientific supervisor with an appropriate academic degree or experience. The requirements enter into force for new projects and are aimed at improving the quality of work on research
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
This notice from the National Bank of Ukraine is an official financial reporting instrument that establishes the accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of June 26, 2026. The document determines the value of one troy ounce of each metal in the national currency. These data are used for accounting, asset valuation, and settlements where a peg to the value of precious metals is mandatory.
**Structure and Content:**
The notice is presented in a tabular format, where the international letter and numeric codes, unit of measurement (troy ounce), and the fixed price in hryvnia are indicated for each metal. This is a standard format for daily market information, based on current global market quotes. Compared to previous versions, the structure remains unchanged; only the numerical values of the metals’ cost change in accordance with market conditions.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The most important aspect of this document is the note, which clearly states: the accounting price is not an obligation of the NBU to buy or sell metals at the specified rates. This means that the data is exclusively for reference and calculation purposes for business entities and banking institutions. When using this data in financial transactions, it is necessary to take into account that it reflects the state of the market on a specific date and cannot be the basis for claims against the regulator regarding the execution of commercial operations at these prices.
On the Official Hryvnia Exchange Rate against Foreign Currencies
This notice from the National Bank of Ukraine is an official document that establishes the reference values of the official hryvnia exchange rate against foreign currencies as of June 26, 2026. This list is used for accounting purposes, for settlements on NBU operations with the State Treasury Service, and in other cases provided for by law. It is important to understand that these rates are not mandatory for the purchase or sale of currency by the National Bank itself.
**Structure and Content:**
The document is presented in the form of a table containing currency numeric and letter codes, their names, the number of units for calculating the rate, and the directly established exchange rate against the hryvnia. Compared to previous versions, the structure remains unchanged, as it is a standardized report updated daily in accordance with currency regulation standards.
**Main Provisions:**
1. **Rate Determination:** The NBU fixes the official exchange rate for a specific date, which serves as a benchmark for financial transactions and reporting.
2. **Legal Status:** The rate is exclusively for reference purposes for accounting and does not create obligations for the NBU to conduct foreign exchange operations at these rates.3. **Scope of application:** The data is mandatory for reflection in the accounting records of business entities and state institutions that deal with foreign currency.
On Ensuring Ukraine’s Membership in the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
This Decree of the President of Ukraine regulates the representation of the state in the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the period of 2026–2028. The document officially establishes the personal composition of Ukraine’s delegation, which includes representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, the State Emergency Service, and specialized scientific institutions. The Decree defines the mechanisms for managing the delegation, the procedure for its financing, and the process for issuing directives for its work within the OPCW.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Decree consists of four clauses. The first clause determines the personal composition of the delegation, headed by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Netherlands, and grants the head of the delegation the authority to change its composition and engage experts. The second clause entrusts the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the duty of forming instructions for the delegation. The third clause mandates the Cabinet of Ministers to ensure the funding for the participation of state authority representatives in meetings. The fourth clause repeals previous acts (from 2024 and 2025) that regulated this matter, ensuring the relevance of the delegation’s composition in accordance with the new timeframes.
**Important Provisions:**
* **Personalization of Responsibility:** The head of the delegation (Ambassador of Ukraine to the Netherlands) is endowed with broad powers for the operational management of the delegation’s composition, allowing for flexible responses to the needs of the meetings.
* **Interagency Coordination:** The delegation includes specialists in chemical protection and international security, ensuring a comprehensive approach to fulfilling Ukraine’s obligations within the OPCW.
* **Financial Support:** It is clearly defined that the expenses for the participation of representatives of executive authorities are to be borne by the state budget, which is a mandatory condition for the official travel of civil servants abroad.
* **Directiveness:** All actions of the delegation must be carried out exclusively on the basis of instructions approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which ensures a unified state position of Ukraine in the international arena.
Issues Concerning the Selection Committee for Candidates for Appointment by the President of Ukraine to the Position of Member(s) of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting
This Decree of the President of Ukraine approves the mechanism for the formation and activities of a selection committee that selects candidates for the positions of members of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting under the President’s quota. The document defines clear requirements for the members of the committee, the procedure for conducting the selection, the stages of document submission, and the criteria for evaluating candidates. ThThe main purpose of the act is to ensure a transparent, competitive, and professional approach to the appointment of the media market regulator in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Media”.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The Decree consists of the operative part, the Regulations on the Selection Commission, and the personal composition of the commission. The Regulations detail the organizational principles: from the procedure for electing the chairperson and secretary to the procedures for voting and decision-making. Compared to previous approaches, this act clearly formalizes the requirements for candidates, the procedure for special checks (anti-corruption and lustration), and establishes specific timeframes for each stage of the selection process, which minimizes subjectivism in the appointment process.
**Key aspects for practical application:**
1. **Requirements for the Commission:** The Commission consists of 5 experts (law, economics, journalism, IT, etc.) with an impeccable reputation. It is important that the members of the commission work on a voluntary basis, and their activities must be free from conflicts of interest.
2. **Selection Procedure:** The selection process includes an announcement, document submission (21 days), preliminary discussion (14 days), and the preparation of a submission to the President. An important requirement is the mandatory completion of a special check and a check under the Law “On Government Cleansing”.
3. **Transparency and Restrictions:** The document establishes a prohibition on the participation in the commission of citizens of the aggressor state and persons subject to sanctions. A mechanism for the recusal/self-recusal of commission members in the event of a conflict of interest is also provided.
4. **Documentation:** The list of documents for candidates is exhaustive and includes professional data as well as declarations, medical certificates, and military registration documents, which complies with the requirements of anti-corruption legislation.
This Decree is an important instrument for ensuring the independence of the National Council, as it shifts the appointment process from the plane of purely political decisions to the plane of public competitive selection.
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### **On the Establishment of a Military Administration**
This Decree is aimed at ensuring law and order and effective governance in the territory of the Vozdvyzhivka rural territorial community under the conditions of martial law. The document officially authorizes the creation of the Vozdvyzhivka Rural Military Administration of the Polohy District of the Zaporizhzhia Region. The implementation of this decision is entrusted to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, which must ensure the organizational formation of the new structure. The Decree enters into force from the moment of its official publication.
The structure of the act is concise and consists of three points. The first point directly establishes the body, the second defines those responsible for carrying out procedural measures in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law”, and the third establishes the effective date. Compared to the previousand similar acts, this Decree is a standard instrument for delegating the powers of civil authorities to military administrations in frontline or strategically important regions.
The most important provision for practical application is the fact of the establishment of a military administration, which automatically changes the governance system in the relevant territory. From the moment the Decree enters into force, the powers of the local council and its executive bodies are transferred to the head of the military administration, who is appointed by the President. This is a key legal mechanism that allows for the centralization of management and the prompt resolution of issues concerning security, vital services, and defense in a specific community.
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 645 dated May 20, 2026
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 797 dated June 22, 2026, is aimed at adjusting the financing of projects for the liquidation of the consequences of armed aggression. The document increases the total amount of subvention from the state budget to local budgets to 338.085 million hryvnias. The resolution also mandates the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration to integrate the relevant investment projects into the unified project portfolio of public investments.
Structurally, the document consists of a regulatory part and an updated annex. The regulatory part defines the total amount of financing and assigns duties to regional authorities regarding reporting and project management. Changes compared to the previous edition (Resolution No. 645) consist of a significant increase in financial resources and the detailing of the list of facilities subject to reconstruction.
The most important provisions for practical use are:
1. **Increase in financing:** The total amount of the subvention is established at 338,085.534 thousand hryvnias.
2. **Specification of objects:** The annex contains a clear list of projects in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Cherkasy regions, indicating specific addresses, types of work (capital repairs, reconstruction), and their implementation timelines (predominantly 2026).
3. **Procedural requirements:** The obligation of local authorities to ensure the inclusion of projects in the unified project portfolio of public investments in accordance with the requirements of Resolution No. 527 dated February 28, 2025, which is critically important for receiving and accounting for budget funds.
Certain Issues of Obtaining a Loan for the Implementation of the Project “Support for Ukrenergo’s Resilience (Northern Region Expansion)” Jointly with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine defines the mechanism for PrJSC “NEC “Ukrenergo” to obtain a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in the amount of 90 million euros. The funds are directed to the implementation of the project “Support for Resilience of Ukrenergo (Expansion of the Northern Region)”and Ukrenergo (expansion of the Northern region).” The State acts as a guarantor for the performance of the company’s debt obligations under this loan.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Resolution consists of three items regulating the feasibility of raising funds, the terms for granting the state guarantee, and the procedure for formalizing obligations. A key amendment is the establishment of specific financial parameters for the guarantee: the fee for the guarantee is 0.5% per annum of the loan amount. The document also obligates the relevant ministries to enter into an agreement with Ukrenergo on the repayment of debt to the State in the event of the fulfillment of guarantee obligations.
**Important Aspects for Application:**
1. **State Guarantee:** The Government officially authorizes the provision of a state guarantee, which is critically important for international financing of the energy sector.
2. **Securing Obligations:** Ukrenergo is obligated to secure the performance of obligations under the guarantee at the level of 100% of the loan amount. The source of such security is defined as the receipt of funds within the electricity transmission and dispatch control tariffs.
3. **Regulatory Component:** The NEURC is involved in the process of raising funds, which emphasizes the need to account for credit costs in the company’s tariff structure.
On Approval of Qualification Requirements for Scientific-Design and Research Organizations That Are Developers of Scientific-Design Documentation in the Sphere of Cultural Heritage Protection
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 795 establishes clear qualification criteria for organizations engaged in the development of scientific-design documentation in the sphere of cultural heritage protection. The document defines requirements for the specialized activities of companies, as well as for the composition and professional level of their creative teams. These rules are aimed at ensuring high-quality research and preservation of monuments. It is important that the new requirements do not apply to projects whose development commenced before the Resolution entered into force.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Resolution consists of two normative items and an annex containing the qualification requirements directly. The main provisions cover three blocks:
1. **Institutional Requirements:** the organization must have the appropriate NACE (KVED) code (91.03 or 71.11).
2. **Staffing Requirements:** the availability of personnel on staff or engaged on a contractual basis.
3. **Requirements for the Creative Team:** the mandatory appointment of a project manager (a chief project architect with a corresponding certificate) and a scientific supervisor, whose qualifications must correspond to the specifics of the object (architecture, archaeology, history, etc.).
This is the first act of such level that details professional standards for developers of documentation in this sphere, systematizing requirements for academic degrees and the experience of specialists.
**Key Aspects for Application:**
* **Certification*** **Chief Project Architect:** Must hold a qualification certificate in the fields of “Architect” and “Urban Planning Documentation Development.”
* **Scientific Support:** The project’s scientific supervisor must have either proven work experience or a scientific degree (Doctor of Philosophy, Candidate of Sciences, or Doctor of Sciences) in a specialization corresponding to the type of monument (e.g., 07.00.04 for archaeology or 18.00.01 for architectural monuments).
* **Flexibility of Composition:** It is permitted to engage specialists without certificates for the performance of specific tasks, but exclusively under the supervision of a certified architect or scientific supervisor.
This document serves as a basic tool for verifying the compliance of design organizations with legislative requirements when concluding contracts for the development of documentation in the field of cultural heritage protection.
On Amendments to the Model Regulation on the Territorial Commission for Reconciliation of Tariff Difference Indebtedness
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 805 dated June 17, 2026, introduces significant changes to the procedure for reconciling tariff difference indebtedness for heat and water supply enterprises. The main purpose of the document is to clearly regulate reporting, establish strict deadlines for document submission, and exclude from the reconciliation process debts incurred in temporarily occupied territories.
### Structure and Main Changes
The Resolution updates the Model Regulation on the Territorial Commission, focusing on four key aspects:
1. **Exclusion of Occupation:** A ban has been established on the reconciliation of indebtedness incurred in temporarily occupied territories.
2. **Regulation of Reporting:** The list of documents that enterprises must submit to commissions has been expanded, with the addition of new NEURC reporting forms.
3. **Establishment of Deadlines:** A clear schedule for submitting applications and calculations has been introduced (quarterly during martial law), as well as consequences for violating these deadlines—the return of documents without consideration.
4. **Verification Procedure:** The mechanism for detecting errors in calculations, the procedure for their revision, and the mandatory publication of data on the websites of state administrations and the NEURC have been detailed.
### Most Important Provisions for Practice
For lawyers and enterprise managers, the following rules are the most critical:
* **Strict Deadlines:** Documents must be submitted by the 10th day of the second month following the reporting period (for the IV quarter—by March 10). Missing this deadline means an automatic refusal of consideration until the next period.
* **Mandatory Submission:** Enterprises are required to submit calculations regardless of whether the indebtedness is positive, negative, or zero.
* **Voting Procedure:** A commission decision is now considered approved only if supported by two-thirds of those present; furthermore, it is mandatory to have
