Legislative Digest
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on accounting prices for banking metals
The National Bank of Ukraine has published accounting prices for banking metals as of November 21, 2025. These prices, expressed in hryvnias per troy ounce, are used for accounting and other purposes. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at these prices.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the official exchange rate of the hryvnia
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs as of November 21, 2025. These rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases provided for by law. These rates do not oblige the NBU to buy or sell currency at these rates.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the temporary assignment of duties of the Minister of Justice of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has temporarily assigned the duties of the Minister of Justice of Ukraine to the Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine for European Integration, Lyudmyla Petrivna Sugak. This decision ensures the continuity of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine until the appointment of a new minister.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on dismissal
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed Hennadii Valeriiovych Vovk from the post of Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drug Control based on his own request. This decision is the basis for the termination of the employment relationship between Vovk H.V. and the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drug Control.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the cancellation of a previous order
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has canceled the previous order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated November 12, 2025, under number 1219, which concerned “Issues of the Ministry of Justice.” This means that any provisions or instructions contained in order No. 1219 are no longer valid and are not subject to execution.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the transfer of property to the ownership of territorial communities
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has transferred Alpin S50 10.4 tablets to the ownership of the territorial communities of Dnipropetrovsk region. This decision is aimed at ensuring the proper use of state property at the local level. The list of specific property and territorial communities is defined in the appendix to the order.
Ruling of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine on the compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine of the provision of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine
The Constitutional Court of Ukraine refused to open constitutional proceedings regarding a complaint against the provision of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, which defines the requirements for a court decision regarding a preventive measure before the verdict comes into legal force. The court decided that the applicant had failed to substantiate how the disputed norm violates his constitutional rights, emphasizing that detention after conviction does not contradict the Constitution if it is carried out in accordance with the procedure established by law.
Ruling of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine on the opening of constitutional proceedings
The Constitutional Court of Ukraine has opened constitutional proceedings based on a complaint by Judge Vovk P.V. regarding the constitutionality of a clause of the law that regulates the transfer of judges to another court in the event of reorganization or liquidation of the court. The judge believes that this clause violates his constitutional rights, as it makes the possibility of transfer dependent on the successful completion of qualification assessment. The outcome of this case may have a significant impact on judicial practice and ensuring the rights of judges in Ukraine.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on deprivation of scholarship
The President of Ukraine has deprived trainer Maksym Yuriiovych Yakushenko of the scholarship of the President of Ukraine on the basis of the provisions on scholarships for outstanding and young and promising athletes of Ukraine and their coaches. The decree came into force on the day of its publication.
Order of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine on Amendments to the Instructions on Business Trips
The Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine has made technical amendments to the previous BES order No. 185, which concerns amendments to the Instructions on the specifics of sending BES employees on business trips. The changes concern clarification of references to regulations and correction of grammatical inaccuracies. The changes are technical in nature and do not affect the general procedure for business trips.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on payments to servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has amended the procedure for payments to servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine when moving to a new place of service. In particular, the mechanism for paying relocation assistance and per diem allowances has been clarified. A requirement has been introduced to confirm the fact of relocation in order to receive payments, especially if the relocation takes place within the same region.
Order of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine on insurance of journalists
The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine has amended the procedure and conditions for insuring journalists and other media workers who are seconded to war zones or temporarily occupied territories. The changes concern the name, preamble, and certain technical clarifications in the text. The document is important for ensuring the social protection of journalists working under martial law.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on additional remuneration in the National Guard of Ukraine
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has amended the list of positions of managerial and instructor-teaching staff in training military units of the National Guard of Ukraine, determining the amount of additional remuneration for these positions for the period of martial law. It has been established who will receive additional payments for their work in the NGU training centers and how much.
Order of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine on criteria for determining enterprises for the national economy
The Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine has amended the criteria for determining enterprises, institutions and organizations that are important for the national economy in certain sectors during a special period. The changes concern the inclusion of enterprises belonging to the sphere of management of the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety in the list of those that are important.
Order of the State Property Fund of Ukraine on the cancellation of previous orders
The State Property Fund of Ukraine has canceled two previous orders: Order No. 69 dated February 12, 1993, and Order No. 1378 dated July 31, 2001. This is done in order to bring the internal regulations of the Fund into compliance with the current legislation of Ukraine.
Order of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine on changes to the Instructions on business trips of employees
The Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine has amended the Instructions on the specifics of sending BES employees on business trips. The changes concern the procedure for оформлення документів для відряджень та порядку дій у випадках термінових відряджень. Керівники структурних підрозділів БЕБ повинні чітко обґрунтовувати необхідність відрядження працівника в доповідній записці.
Order of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine on life and health insurance of journalists
The Order of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine defines the procedure and conditions for insuring the life, health and working capacity of journalists and other media workers who are seconded to areas of hostilities or temporarily occupied territories. Insurance is carried out by concluding an accident insurance contract that must cover war risks.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the Accounting Price of Bank Metals**
This notification from the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for bank metals as of November 21, 2025. These prices are used for accounting and other purposes, but do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at these prices. The notification contains information on the prices of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, expressed in hryvnias per troy ounce.
The structure of the notification is simple: it contains a table with codes (numerical and alphabetical), the number of troy ounces, the name of the bank metal, and its accounting price. No changes are visible compared to previous versions, as this is a point notification about prices for a specific date.
The most important provision is that these accounting prices are not binding for the purchase and sale of bank metals by the National Bank of Ukraine.
### **On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
This is a notification 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 – November 21, 2025. The document provides a list of currencies, their numerical and alphabetical codes, the number of currency/SDR units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia for each of them.
The structure of the notification is simple: it is a table where each currency is represented by a separate row with the corresponding data. Important is the caveat at the bottom of the table, which indicates that these rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the SCSA, and in other cases provided for by law, but do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell currency at these rates.
The most important provision of this notification is the official exchange rates set by the NBU for a specific date. These rates serve as a benchmark for accounting, settlements, and other financial transactions defined by law.
### **On the Temporary Assignment of Duties of the Minister of Justice of Ukraine to Sugak L.P.**
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which temporarily assigns the duties of the Minister of Justice of Ukraine to the Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine for European Integration, Lyudmyla Petrivna Sugak. In fact, this is the appointment of an acting minister.
The structure of the order consists of one laconic paragraph, which states the temporary assignment of duties. The document does not specify the term for which the duties are assigned.
of ties, therefore, it should be considered that this will continue until the appointment of a new minister in accordance with the established procedure.
The most important provision of this order is the very fact of assigning responsibilities to a specific person, which ensures the continuity of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.
On Dismissal of G.V. Vovk from the Position of Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Control over Narcotics
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which concerns personnel issues.
**Essence of the order:**
The order dismisses Gennadiy Valeriyovych Vovk from the position of Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Control over Narcotics based on his own desire.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one point, which contains a decision on the dismissal of a specific person from a specific position. The basis for dismissal is the employee’s own desire.
**Main provisions for use:**
The order is the basis for termination of employment relations between G.V. Vovk and the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Control over Narcotics.
On признання таким, що втратило чинність, розпорядження Кабінету Міністрів України від 12 листопада 2025 р. № 1219
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, adopted on November 19, 2025, has a single goal – to repeal the previous order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated November 12, 2025 under number 1219, which concerned “Issues of the Ministry of Justice”.
The structure of the order is very simple: it consists of one point, which directly repeals the previous document.
The most important provision of this order is that it cancels the previous government decision on issues related to the Ministry of Justice. This means that any provisions or instructions contained in order No. 1219 are no longer valid and are not subject to execution.
On the Transfer of Certain Individually Defined Property to the Ownership of Territorial Communities of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Good day! Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1251-r dated November 13, 2025 concerns the transfer of certain individually defined property, namely Alpin S50 10.4 tablets, to the ownership of territorial communities of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. This decision is aimed at ensuring the proper use of state property locally.
at the local level.
The structure of the order is quite simple: it consists of a main part that defines the fact of the transfer of property, and an annex that contains a list of specific property (tablets), their inventory numbers, and indicates to which territorial community it is being transferred. The order does not amend other normative legal acts, but is a one-time act aimed at transferring specific property.
The most important provision of this order is a clear definition of the list of property to be transferred and the territorial communities that become its owners. This avoids misunderstandings and ensures a transparent property transfer process, as well as promotes effective management of communal property at the local level.
Ruling of the First Senate of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine on the refusal to open constitutional proceedings in the case based on the constitutional complaint of Kravchuk Oleksandr Vasyliovych regarding the compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine (constitutionality) of paragraph twelve of point 2 of part four of Article 374 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine
The Ruling of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine concerns the issue of compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine of the provision of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, namely paragraph twelve of point 2 of part four of Article 374, which stipulates that the court’s verdict must state the decision regarding the measure of restraint until the verdict comes into legal force.
The structure of the ruling includes an introductory part listing the judges who considered the case, a statement of the appeal of Kravchuk O.V., a description of the circumstances of the case, the applicant’s arguments regarding the unconstitutionality of the disputed norm, and the justification of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine regarding the refusal to open constitutional proceedings. The court refused to open proceedings because the applicant failed to substantiate how the disputed norm violates his constitutional rights. The court referred to the practice of the European Court of Human Rights and its own previous decisions, emphasizing that detention after conviction does not contradict the Constitution if it is carried out in accordance with the procedure established by law.
The main provisions relevant to the use of this ruling relate to the justification for the inadmissibility of the constitutional complaint, in particular, the insufficient justification of the violation of the applicant’s constitutional rights. Also important is the reference to the practice of the European Court of Human Rights regarding the admissibility of detention after conviction, provided that the legal procedure is observed.
