Digest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Establishment of Accounting Prices for Banking Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) for internal accounting and reporting. These prices are not mandatory for purchase and sale by the NBU but are for guidance only. The notification contains the digital and literal code of the metal, the number of troy ounces, and the accounting price in hryvnias.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Establishment of the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies and SDRs
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date. These rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service, and in other cases provided by law. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates; the official rate is only a guideline.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Changes in the Composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff
The Decree of the President of Ukraine introduces changes to the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff, namely, Andriy Yermak is removed from the composition. The decree comes into force on the day of its official publication. The decree amends the previous Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 72/2022 of February 24, 2022, which concerned the formation of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Changes in the Composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC)
The Decree of the President of Ukraine introduces changes to the personal composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC). According to the Decree, the person specified as A. Yermak is removed from the composition of the NSDC. The decree comes into force on the day of its official publication and amends the previous Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 501/2025 of July 19, 2025.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Awarding the Annual Prize of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to Educators
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine awards the annual Prize to educators of preschool, general secondary, vocational, and extracurricular education institutions for special achievements in the education and upbringing of students. The list of 46 educators who have been awarded the prize is contained in the resolution. The Office of Affairs of the аппарат (apparatus) of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ensures the production of laureate diplomas and the payment of the monetary part of the prize.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law on Optimizing the Processes of Searching for Missing Persons
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The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted as a basis a draft law aimed at optimizing the processes of searching for missing persons and identifying unidentified bodies (remains) under martial law. The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Law Enforcement was instructed to finalize the draft law and submit it for consideration in the second reading. The draft law provides for amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and other laws.
**Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Establishment of a Temporary Investigative Commission of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Investigation of Crimes Committed Against Journalists**
A Temporary Investigative Commission (TIC) has been established in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to investigate crimes committed by armed formations of the Russian Federation against journalists and other media workers. The main purpose of the TIC is to verify the facts of crimes such as murders, bodily injuries, kidnappings, torture, illegal imprisonment, and to interact with authorities to collect information. The term of the TIC is one year.
**Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Amendments to the Agenda of the Fourteenth Session of the Ninth Convocation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine**
The resolution amends the agenda of the fourteenth session of the ninth convocation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, adding a list of draft laws for consideration. The appendix to the resolution contains a list of draft laws indicating the registration number, the subject of legislative initiative, the name of the draft law, and the chairman of the main committee responsible for consideration. In particular, these include draft laws concerning amendments to the Tax and Customs Codes regarding the taxation of goods for security and defense needs.
**Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Liquidation of Certain Advisory Bodies**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine liquidates several advisory bodies, and also recognizes the relevant acts of the CMU as invalid. In particular, the Organizing Committee for the preparation and celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Vasyl Stefanyk, the Organizing Committee for the implementation of the “Magnets of Ukraine” projects, and the Commission for holding the All-Ukrainian competition for the best drawing of the award of the President of Ukraine “National Legend of Ukraine” were liquidated.
**Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Using Budget Funds for Housing Construction Lending for Scientific Workers**
The government has amended the procedure for using budget funds allocated for lending for the construction or acquisition of housing for scientific, scientific-pedagogical and pedagogical workers. In particular, an exception is provided for.
ties for housing located in occupied territories or territories of combat operations, as well as the possibility of restructuring the borrower’s debt and repayment of the loan in the event of the serviceman’s death. In addition, it provides for the possibility of temporary suspension of obligations under the loan in case of damage/destruction of property as a result of the military aggression of the Russian Federation.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Regulations on the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has expanded the powers of Ukrtransbezpeka in the field of safety control in various modes of transport, including multimodal transportation, and has also strengthened the functions of internal control and audit within the service itself. Ukrtransbezpeka now oversees safety not only on road, urban electric and rail transport, but also the safety of rolling stock during multimodal transportation and controls the organization of safe transportation of dangerous goods.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Regulations on the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has expanded the powers of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine in the areas of veteran entrepreneurship and veterans’ sports. The Ministry will receive additional functions to support veteran entrepreneurship, develop sports among veterans, organize sports events, and create a positive image of veterans in society.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Ensuring Cybersecurity in Systems for Processing State Information Resources
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regulates the process of searching for and identifying potential vulnerabilities in information and communication systems where state information resources, restricted information, and critical information infrastructure objects are processed. The resolution defines mechanisms and measures to ensure cybersecurity, including system scanning, vulnerability information gathering, and the implementation of vulnerability reward programs.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Changes in the Composition and Regulations on the Interdepartmental Coordination Commission on Import Substitution
The government transferred the leadership of the Interdepartmental Coordination Commission on Import Substitution from the Ministry of Strategic Industries (Minstrahtehprom) to the Ministry of Defense (Minoborony). Also, the personal composition of the commission is being updated and the names of some organizations whose representatives are members of the commission are being clarified.
