## Legislation Digest
### Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine has established accounting prices for bank metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of December 5, 2025. These prices are used for accounting and reporting by financial institutions, determining the value of collateral, and calculating tax liabilities related to transactions with bank metals. Importantly, 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 National Bank of Ukraine has established the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) as of December 5, 2025. This rate is used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases defined by law. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rate.
### Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Assigning a Rank of Civil Servant
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has assigned the third rank of civil servant to Yurii Oleksandrovych Butenko, who holds the position of State Secretary of the Ministry for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. This decision is the basis for calculating salaries and other payments provided for civil servants of the corresponding rank, and may also affect his career development.
### Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Dismissal from Position in the State Tax Service of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed Natalia Hryhorivna Kalienichenko from the position of Deputy Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization at her own request. This decision is the basis for terminating the employment relationship between Kalienichenko N.H. and the State Tax Service of Ukraine and making appropriate changes to the personnel documentation of the STS of Ukraine.
### Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Dismissal from Position in the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed Vitalii Ihorovych Pavlov from the position of State Secretary of the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine in connection with the liquidation of the Ministry. This decision has consequences for labor relations and civil service.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1555 of December 2, 2025, on the “3000 Kilometers across Ukraine” Initiative
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is introducing the “3000 Kilometers across Ukraine” initiative, which provides for free travel for citizens of Ukraine by rail in domestic traffic within a limit of 3000 km per year. This applies to trains of the joint-stock company “Ukrainian Railways” (UZ) in off-peak periods, where the cost of the ticket and reserved seat is set at UAH 0.00. The initiative is financed from the revenues of UZ, obtained through measures in the field of passenger transportation. The initiative will last from the date of entry into force of the resolution until December 23, 2026, and will be implemented in two stages.
### Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of November 29, 2025, on the Application of Sanctions
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine has decided to apply personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) to individuals and legal entities. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, together with other bodies, is instructed to ensure the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of these sanctions. The list of persons to whom sanctions are applied is contained in the annexes to the decision.
### Decree of the President of Ukraine on Enacting the NSDC Decision on Sanctions
The President of Ukraine has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of November 29, 2025, on the application of sanctions. Details regarding the persons to whom sanctions are applied and specific measures are contained in the annex to the NSDC decision, which, however, was not provided for analysis.
### Decree of the President of Ukraine on Amendments to the Composition of the Delegation for Negotiations on Peace
The President of Ukraine has made changes to the composition of the delegation of Ukraine for participation in the negotiation process on achieving peace with the United States of America, other international partners, and representatives of the Russian Federation. The decree approves a new list of persons, indicating their positions, authorized to represent Ukraine in the negotiation process.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Compensation for Damaged Property of Enterprises
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has determined the mechanism for providing partial compensation for the value of property of enterprises that was destroyed or damaged as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. Partial compensation of insurance premiums under war risk insurance contracts is also regulated. Compensation is carried out at the expense of the state budget, and payments are made by the “Export Credit Agency.” Participation in the compensation program is paid.
### State Standard of Preschool Education
The State Standard of Preschool Education has been approved, which defines the requirements for the knowledge, skills, and abilities of preschool children in Ukraine until September 1, 2027. It establishes key competencies and educational directions that must be followed by preschool education institutions and other subjects of educational activities.
### Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Assigning Ranks to Civil Servants
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has assigned ranks to civil servants, which is important for their career advancement and determining the amount of salary.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Implementation of the European Child Guarantee
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the National Plan for the Implementation of the European Child Guarantee in Ukraine for the period up to 2030. The aim of the plan is to overcome child poverty and social isolation, and to ensure access to quality basic services for the most vulnerable categories of children. The Regulations on the National Coordinator responsible for the implementation of this guarantee have also been approved.
### Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on Incentive Payments to the Head of the Ukrderzharkhiv
Amendments have been made to the Procedure for Interaction between the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and the State Archival Service of Ukraine, which concern the exclusion of the provision on establishing incentive payments to the deputies of the Head of the Ukrderzharkhiv, leaving only the provision on incentive payments to the Head of the Ukrderzharkhiv.
### Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on the Cancellation of the Regulations on the Unified State Electronic Database on Education
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has canceled the previous order approving the Regulations on the Unified State Electronic Database on Education. This decision is related to a new resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which regulates this issue.
### Order of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine on the Cancellation of Forms for Submitting Information on Profit and Dividends
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has canceled the previous order, which defined the forms for submitting information on consolidated indicators of expected profit and dividend volumes of economic organizations. Economic organizations no longer need to submit this information in the old forms.
### Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on Forms of Documents for Advanced Training of Specialists
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has approved the forms of documents for a state contract for the provision of advanced training services and an estimate of the costs of these services. This should simplify the process of ordering and financing advanced training services at public expense.
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 regarding the accounting prices for banking metals as of December 5, 2025.
**Structure of the notification:**
The notification contains a table with information about:
* Digital code of the banking metal
* Letter code of the banking metal
* Number of troy ounces
* Name of the banking metal
* Accounting price per troy ounce in hryvnias.
**Main provisions:**
The table lists the accounting prices for gold (XAU), silver (XAG), platinum (XPT), and palladium (XPD). It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
**Important points for use:**
The accounting prices set by the NBU can be used for:
* Accounting and reporting of financial institutions.
* Determining the value of collateral or other assets denominated in banking metals.
* Calculating tax liabilities related to transactions with banking metals.
Regarding the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies
This is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – December 5, 2025. The document lists currencies, their digital and letter codes, the number of units of currency, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia for each. This rate is used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases defined by law.
The structure of the notification is simple: it is a table with a list of currencies and their official exchange rates. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rate.
The most important thing to understand is that this rate is the official NBU rate for a specific date and is used for certain operations defined by law, in particular, for accounting.
Regarding the Assignment of the Third Rank of a Civil Servant to Yu.O. Butenko
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the assignment of a civil servant rank.
**Essence of the order:**
The order assigns the third rank of a civil servant to Yuriy Oleksandrovych Butenko, who holds the position of State Secretary of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of a preamble containing a reference to Article 39 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”, and…
of the main part, where the rank is directly assigned.
**Important provisions for use:**
The order is the basis for calculating salaries and other payments provided for civil servants of the appropriate rank. Also, the assignment of a rank may affect the career development of a civil servant.
On the dismissal of Kalienichenko N.H. from the position of Deputy Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine on Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues in the State Tax Service of Ukraine.
**Essence of the order:**
The order dismisses Nataliia Hryhorivna Kalienichenko from the position of Deputy Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine on Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization. The dismissal was made at the request of the official. The date of dismissal is December 10, 2025.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one clause, which specifies the full name of the person being dismissed, their position and date of dismissal. The reason for dismissal is the employee’s own wish.
**Important provisions for use:**
The order is the basis for termination of employment between Kalienichenko N.H. and the State Tax Service of Ukraine in the specified position. It is also the basis for making relevant changes to the personnel documentation of the State Tax Service of Ukraine.
On the dismissal of Pavlov V.I. from the position of State Secretary of the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the dismissal of Vitalii Ihorovych Pavlov from the position of State Secretary of the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine. The dismissal occurred in connection with the liquidation of the Ministry, which is the basis for termination of civil service in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”.
The structure of the order consists of the title, date and number, the text of the order on dismissal, the grounds for dismissal with reference to the relevant clause of the Law, as well as the signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
The most important provision of this order is the very fact of dismissal of a civil servant from a specific position in connection with the liquidation of a state body, which has consequences for labor relations and civil service.
Some issues of supporting the mobility of citizens of Ukraine within the framework of the initiative “3000 kilometers of Ukrai
“3000 Kilometers Across Ukraine”
Good day! Here is an analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the Law:**
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1555 of December 2, 2025, introduces the initiative “3000 Kilometers Across Ukraine,” which provides for free travel for citizens of Ukraine by rail in domestic traffic within a limit of 3000 km per year. This applies to trains of the joint-stock company “Ukrainian Railways” (UZ) during off-peak periods. The cost of the ticket and reserved seat is set at UAH 0.00, but excluding the cost of bedding and other additional services.
2. **Structure of the Law:**
The resolution consists of four points and an appendix.
* Point 1: Approves the initiative “3000 Kilometers Across Ukraine” and establishes the conditions for free travel.
* Point 2: Details the stages of implementation of the initiative, directions of transportation, types of trains, and means of passenger service. It also defines the sources of funding for the initiative from UZ revenues, obtained through measures in the field of passenger transportation.
* Point 3: Amends Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1548 of December 25, 1996, regarding the regulation of prices (tariffs).
* Point 4: Obliges the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development, together with other ministries, to develop a draft act on the introduction of an experimental project on state orders for railway passenger transportation.
* Appendix: Contains amendments to Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1548.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* **Duration of the initiative:** From the date of entry into force of the resolution and until December 23, 2026, it is implemented in two stages.
* **Directions of transportation:** At the first stage – in directions determined by UZ, in particular from stations located in areas of possible or active hostilities. At the second stage – expansion of the list of directions.
* **Conditions of travel:** Free travel is provided within the annual limit of 3000 km per person, excluding the cost of bedding and other additional services.
* **Funding:** From UZ revenues, obtained through measures to improve tariffs and expand the range of services.
* **Measures for implementation:** Improvement of transportation tariffs, expansion of the range of application of coefficients for reducing/increasing the cost of a ticket, liberalization of the coefficients of train car branding, changes in the conditions for returning tickets, and the introduction of new services.
On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)
Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of November 29, 2025, enacted by the Decree of the President
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1555 of December 2, 2025, introduces the initiative “3000 Kilometers Across Ukraine,” which provides for free travel for citizens of Ukraine by rail in domestic traffic within a limit of 3000 km per year. This applies to trains of the joint-stock company “Ukrainian Railways” (UZ) during off-peak periods. The cost of the ticket and reserved seat is set at UAH 0.00, but excluding the cost of bedding and other additional services.
The resolution consists of four points and an appendix.
* Point 1: Approves the initiative “3000 Kilometers Across Ukraine” and establishes the conditions for free travel.
* Point 2: Details the stages of implementation of the initiative, directions of transportation, types of trains, and means of passenger service. It also defines the sources of funding for the initiative from UZ revenues, obtained through measures in the field of passenger transportation.
* Point 3: Amends Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1548 of December 25, 1996, regarding the regulation of prices (tariffs).
* Point 4: Obliges the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development, together with other ministries, to develop a draft act on the introduction of an experimental project on state orders for railway passenger transportation.
* Appendix: Contains amendments to Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1548.
* **Directions of transportation:** At the first stage – in directions determined by UZ, in particular from stations located in areas of possible or active hostilities. At the second stage – expansion of the list of directions.
* **Conditions of travel:** Free travel is provided within the annual limit of 3000 km per person, excluding the cost of bedding and other additional services.
* **Funding:** From UZ revenues, obtained through measures to improve tariffs and expand the range of services.
* **Measures for implementation:** Improvement of transportation tariffs, expansion of the range of application of coefficients for reducing/increasing the cost of a ticket, liberalization of the coefficients of train car branding, changes in the conditions for returning tickets, and the introduction of new services.
