Legislative Digest for the Previous Period
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has published accounting prices for bank metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium as of November 6, 2025. These prices are used for accounting, collateral valuation, customs duty calculation, and other similar purposes. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia
The NBU has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDR) as of November 6, 2025. This rate is mandatory for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided by law. The NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.
Decree of the President of Ukraine Regarding the Day of the Air Assault Forces
The President of Ukraine has established a new date for the celebration of the Day of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – November 8. The previous decree, which established a different date, has been repealed. The new celebration date comes into effect from the date of official publication of the Decree.
Order of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine on Schedules of Hourly Electricity Blackouts
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has introduced technical corrections to the amendments to the Instruction on the Compilation and Application of Schedules of Hourly Electricity Blackouts. The changes concern the correction of grammatical errors and the exclusion of certain clauses from the previous version of the instruction. These changes must be taken into account when applying electricity blackout schedules.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Regarding the Enrollment of Persons with Special Educational Needs
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has amended the procedure for enrollment, expulsion, and transfer of persons with special educational needs to special educational institutions. The changes are aimed at clarifying the wording and bringing it into line with current legislation. It is important to consider these changes when working with documentation regarding the enrollment of such persons in educational institutions.
Order of the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine on Amendments to Regulatory Legal Acts
The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine has introduced technical corrections to the previous Order No. 1348 of September 8, 2025. The changes concern the correction of the date in the preamble and clarification of the wording in clause 2. These changes must be taken into account when applying the previous order.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Regarding the Unified Register of Missing Persons
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has amended the Regulations on the Unified Register of Persons Missing Under Special Circumstances. The circle of users and subjects filling the Register has been expanded, and the procedure for providing information from the Register has been clarified. This simplifies access to information about missing persons for a wide range of stakeholders.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Regarding Positions of Officers of the National Guard of Ukraine
This order amends the list of positions of officers of the National Guard of Ukraine and their corresponding maximum military ranks. It specifies which positions correspond to certain military ranks, which is necessary for proper personnel support and compliance with legal norms. The order is important for the personnel services of the National Guard of Ukraine.
Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on the Procedure for Issuing Combat Veteran Certificates
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has amended the procedure for issuing combat veteran certificates (UDB), badges, and coupon books for preferential travel. The changes concern the clarification of the list of persons entitled to receive these documents, as well as the procedure for their accounting and issuance. Foreigners and stateless persons undergoing military service are not entitled to receive these documents.
Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Regarding Commissions on Recognition as Participants in Combat Operations
This order amends the provisions governing the work of the Ministry of Defense commissions on the recognition of persons as participants in combat operations and the procedures for issuing relevant certificates and badges. The deadline for notification of the withdrawal of the UBD certificate has been changed from three days to one day, which speeds up the process.
Order of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine on Schedules of Hourly Electricity Blackouts (No. 365)
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has amended the Instruction on the Compilation and Application of Schedules of Hourly Electricity Blackouts. The changes concern the distribution of blackout queues, the duration of breaks between blackouts, and the responsibility of consumers for compliance with the schedules, which must be taken into account by all participants in the electricity market.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Regarding the Enrollment of Persons with Special Educational Needs (No. 1192)
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has amended the Procedure for enrolling persons with special educational needs in special institutions of general secondary education, their expulsion and transfer. Important provisions include clarification that the Procedure applies to persons with persistent disorders, as well as updating the list of required documents for enrollment.
Order of the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine on Deregulation of Economic Activity
The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine has amended certain regulatory legal acts of the Ministry of Transport of Ukraine in order to deregulate economic activity. The abolition of requirements for obtaining permits for fire-hazardous works and approvals from fire supervision authorities simplifies the conduct of economic activities in the field of maritime and river transport.
Order of the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine on the Aviation Security Personnel Training Program
The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine has amended the Aviation Security Personnel Training Program to bring it into compliance with current legislation of Ukraine and standards of the European Union, as well as to take into account issues of social protection of persons with disabilities.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **Regarding 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 as of November 6, 2025.
**Structure and Key Provisions:**
The document contains a table with information on the accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. For each metal, the numerical and alphabetic code, the number of troy ounces (1), and the accounting price in hryvnias are indicated. It is important to note that the NBU states that it has no obligation to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
These accounting prices can be used for accounting purposes, collateral valuation, calculation of duties, and other purposes where the value of banking metals is required. However, it should be remembered that these are only accounting prices and not the NBU’s buying or selling prices.
### **Regarding the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
This notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) contains the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDR) for a specific date – November 6, 2025. The document lists the currencies, their numerical and alphabetic codes, the number of units of currency/SDR, and the corresponding official exchange rate of the hryvnia. This rate is used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided for by law.
The structure of the notification includes a table with information about each currency, indicating its code (numerical and alphabetic), the number of units, the name, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia. It is important to note that the NBU does not undertake to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.
The most important provision of this notification is the fixing of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies for a specific date, which is necessary for maintaining accounting records and carrying out certain transactions defined by the legislation of Ukraine.
### **Regarding the Day of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine**
This Decree
The President of Ukraine establishes a new date for the celebration of the Day of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. From now on, this holiday will be celebrated annually on November 8.
The structure of the Decree consists of three clauses. The first clause establishes a new date for the celebration of the Day of the Air Assault Forces. The second clause repeals the previous Decree of the President of Ukraine of November 21, 2017, No. 380/2017, which established a different date for the celebration of this day. The third clause stipulates that the Decree shall enter into force from the date of its publication.
The most important provision of this Decree is the establishment of a new date for the celebration of the Day of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – November 8. This means that all events dedicated to this day should be held on this day.
Regarding Taking into Account the Remarks Expressed by the State Registration Authority on the Order of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine Dated September 13, 2025 No. 365
Certainly, here is an analysis of the provided order:
**1. Essence of the Law:**
This order of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine introduces technical amendments to the changes to the Instruction on the Compilation and Application of Schedules for Hourly Electricity Outages. The changes concern the correction of grammatical errors and the exclusion of certain clauses from the previous version of the instruction. In fact, the order brings the previous changes into compliance with the remarks of the state registration authority.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of four clauses.
* Clause 1 amends specific clauses and sub-clauses of the previous changes to the Instruction, in particular, corrects a grammatical error and excludes paragraph two of clause 6.
* Clause 2 obliges the directorate to ensure state registration of this order.
* Clause 3 determines the date of entry into force of the order – from the date of its official publication.
* Clause 4 assigns control over the execution of the order to the First Deputy Minister.
**3. Important Provisions for Use:**
The most important is clause 1, as it contains specific changes to the Instruction on the Compilation and Application of Schedules for Hourly Electricity Outages. Persons using this instruction should take these changes into account for the correct
incorrect application of outage schedules.
On Amending the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 1241 of September 12, 2025
This order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine amends a previous order concerning the procedure for enrollment, expulsion, and transfer of persons with special educational needs to special educational institutions. The amendments aim to clarify the wording and bring it into compliance with current legislation.
Structurally, the order amends the preamble and points of Order No. 1241 of September 12, 2025, as well as the amendments to the Procedure for Enrolling Persons with Special Educational Needs to Special Educational Institutions. The main changes include replacing words in the preamble, excluding and adding words in the points, and clarifications regarding “general secondary” education institutions.
The most important provisions of this order are the changes regarding the name and text of the document regulating the procedure for enrolling persons with special educational needs to special educational institutions, as they bring clarity and consistency to the application of this procedure.
On Taking into Account the Comments Expressed by the State Registration Authority on the Order of the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine No. 1348 of September 08, 2025
This order of the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine makes technical corrections to the previous order No. 1348 of September 8, 2025, which concerned amendments to certain normative legal acts of the Ministry of Transport of Ukraine. The changes relate to correcting the date in the preamble and clarifying the wording in point 2.
The structure of the order includes a preamble with a reference to the normative act on the basis of which it was issued, and five points. Point 1 makes direct changes to the text of the previous order. Points 2 and 3 assign responsibilities to certain structural units of the ministry regarding state registration and publication of this order. Point 4 determines the date of entry into force of the order, and point 5 determines the person responsible for monitoring the implementation.
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