Ukrainian Legislation Digest
About accounting prices for banking metals from the National Bank of Ukraine:
The National Bank of Ukraine regularly sets accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium. These prices are used for internal accounting in the banking system and are not binding for the purchase and sale of metals on the market. Accounting prices may differ from market prices, so they should only be used as a guideline for internal calculations.
About the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs:
The National Bank of Ukraine daily establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs. This rate is used for accounting and certain transactions provided for by law. It is important to remember that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at this rate, as it is intended for internal settlements.
About the appointment of Kirienko T.P. to the position of Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Tetiana Pavlivna Kirienko as Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine. This is a personnel decision that determines the distribution of duties and powers in the ministry.
About the appointment of Kravchenko L.M. and Bilous O.V. to the position of Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Lyudmyla Mykolaivna Kravchenko and Oleksandr Viacheslavovych Bilous as Deputy Ministers of Justice of Ukraine. These personnel decisions determine the distribution of duties and powers in the ministry.
About the dismissal of Romaniukov A.V. from the position of Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed Artem Valeriyovych Romaniukov from the post of Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine. The basis for dismissal is the Law of Ukraine “On Central Executive Bodies”.
About the dismissal of Os’machko O.S. from the position of Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed Oksana Serhiivna Os’machko from the post of Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. The basis for dismissal is the Law of Ukraine “On Central Executive Bodies”.
About assigning a rank to a civil servant:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine assigned the second rank of civil servant to Ivan Serhiyovych Bochko, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine. This affects the status, remuneration and other aspects of civil service.
About the appointment of the Director of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Oleksandr Ihorovych Tsyvinskyi as the Director of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine for a term of five years. This ensures the functioning of this body.
On the approval of the Code of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine:
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine has approved the Code of Ethical Conduct for its employees. The Code defines the moral and professional ethical principles that employees should follow in the performance of their duties. It is aimed at ensuring integrity, preventing corruption and strengthening trust in public servants.
About changes to the procedure for maintaining the register of suppliers of electronic communications networks and services:
Amendments have been made to the procedure for maintaining the register of suppliers of electronic communications networks and services. The rules for submitting notifications of commencement of activities, amendments to the register and exclusion from it have been updated. An electronic regulatory platform is being introduced to facilitate interaction between suppliers and the regulator.
About the moratorium on the accrual and payment of payments on loans for certain business entities:
A moratorium has been introduced on the accrual and payment of payments under loan agreements and financial leasing agreements for certain categories of business entities for the period of martial law and one year after its completion. The moratorium applies to borrowers who have been negatively affected by hostilities, including the loss of property in areas where hostilities are taking place or that are temporarily occupied.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) contains information on the accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as of August 8, 2025. These prices are set by the NBU for accounting purposes and do not imply any obligation of the bank to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.
The structure of the announcement includes digital and alphabetic codes for each metal, the number of troy ounces (in this case, 1), and directly the accounting price in hryvnias.
Most importantly, it is important to understand that these accounting prices are indicative and may differ from market prices for these metals. They are used for internal calculations and accounting in the banking system of Ukraine.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This is a message from the National Bank of Ukraine on the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (special drawing rights) for a specific date – August 08, 2025. The document provides a list of currencies, their codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of units of currency/SDR and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of them. This rate is used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury of Ukraine and in other cases stipulated by law.
The structure of the message is simple: it is a table where each currency is represented by a separate row indicating its code, name and official exchange rate. An important note at the bottom emphasizes that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rate.
The main provision to consider when using this information is its scope. The official exchange rate indicated in the message is intended for accounting and certain transactions defined by law, not for foreign exchange transactions in the market.
### **On the appointment of T.P. Kirienko as Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters. It envisages the appointment of a specific person, namely Tetiana Pavlivna Kirienko, to the post of
Deputy Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine.
The structure of the order is very simple: it consists of one clause that directly indicates the appointment of a person to a position. The order does not contain any additional provisions or amendments to previous regulations, as it is an individual act pertaining to a specific person.
For practical use of this order, it is important to consider the date of its issuance, as well as the exact title of the position to which the person is appointed. This is necessary for the correct execution of documents and determination of the powers of the official.
On the Appointment of L.M. Kravchenko as Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the appointment of Liudmyla Mykolaivna Kravchenko to the position of Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine. The order is brief and concise, containing only information about the appointment of a specific person to the position.
The structure of the order consists of the document title, date and place of issue, heading, text of the order, and signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
Since this is an individual act on appointment to a position, it does not contain provisions that require special analysis for the general public. Only the fact of the appointment of a specific person to the position of Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine is important.
On the Appointment of O.V. Bilous as Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters. It provides for the appointment of Oleksandr Viacheslavovych Bilous to the position of Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine.
The structure of the order is simple: it consists of one clause that directly concerns the appointment of a person to a position. The document does not contain any additional provisions or amendments to previous regulations.
The main provision to consider is the fact of the appointment of a specific person to the position of Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine. This may be important for understanding the distribution of duties and powers in the Ministry of Justice.
