Legislative Digest
NBU Announcement on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals as of January 29, 2026
The National Bank of Ukraine has established accounting prices for bank metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of January 29, 2026. These prices serve as a benchmark for accounting and valuation of assets in bank metals. It is important to note that the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell these metals at these prices.
NBU Announcement on Establishing the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies and SDRs as of January 29, 2026
The National Bank of Ukraine has established the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs as of January 29, 2026. These rates are used for accounting and NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. The official exchange rate of the hryvnia is a benchmark but is not a fixed rate at which currency transactions can be carried out.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Appointment of Dmytro Ivanovych Hladchuk as Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Children’s Affairs
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Dmytro Ivanovych Hladchuk as Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Children’s Affairs. The appointment is valid for a period not exceeding 12 months after the termination or cancellation of martial law. Remuneration is carried out in accordance with current legislation.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Approving the Draft Letter of Confirmation from the Government of Ukraine to the European Investment Bank (EIB) within the framework of the Project “Support for Ukraine in Emergency Situations and Decarbonization”
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the draft letter of confirmation from the Government of Ukraine to the European Investment Bank (EIB) within the framework of the Project “Support for Ukraine in Emergency Situations and Decarbonization.” The Minister of Economy is authorized to sign this letter of confirmation, which is a necessary condition for further cooperation with the EIB.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Ukraine’s Withdrawal from the Agreement on the Protection of State Borders and Maritime Economic Zo
Decree on the Protection of State Borders and Maritime Economic Zones of the CIS Member States
Ukraine has withdrawn from the Agreement on the Protection of State Borders and Maritime Economic Zones of the CIS Member States, concluded in 1992 in Kyiv. This signifies the termination of Ukraine’s obligations under this Agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is required to notify the depositary of the Agreement of Ukraine’s withdrawal from it.
Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 12/2026 on Grants to Support Scientific Research and Development by Young Scientists and Doctors of Sciences
The President of Ukraine has determined the procedure for granting annual grants to support scientific research and development by young scientists and doctors of sciences. It establishes criteria for receiving grants, the procedure for submitting applications, conducting competitive selection, and using funds. The amounts of grants for different categories of scientists have been increased, and procedural issues have been clarified.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 87 on an Experimental Project for Providing State Aid to Employees Involved in Emergency Recovery Works
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced an experimental project to provide state aid to employees involved in emergency recovery works at enterprises of the fuel and energy complex, housing and communal services, and railway transport. Assistance will be provided monthly in the amount of UAH 20,000 to employees directly involved in emergency recovery works in January – March 2026.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 90 on Amendments to Resolution No. 39 Regarding Overcoming the Consequences of an Emergency Situation in Electrical Power Systems
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended Resolution No. 39, according to which the Ministry of Energy, together with the Kyiv City State (Military) Administration, must work out the issue of resuming the educational process in educational institutions of various levels, taking into account the decision of the commission on technogenic-ecological safety and emergency situations.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 92 on the Sale of Assets Subject to Sanctions
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a new Procedure for the sale of
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### **On 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 January 29, 2026.
**Structure of the notification:**
The notification 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 (usually 1), and the accounting price in hryvnias are indicated.
**Key provisions:**
* Accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) are set for a specific date.
* It is emphasized that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified accounting prices.
**Importance for use:**
These accounting prices can be used for accounting, valuation of assets in banking metals, and other financial transactions where it is necessary to have an official valuation of these metals on a specific date.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – January 29, 2026.
The document’s structure is simple: it is a list of foreign currencies and SDRs with their numerical and alphabetic codes, the number of currency/SDR units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against them. It is important that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases stipulated by law.
The most important provision is that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at these rates. This means that the official exchange rate of the hryvnia, established by the NBU, is a benchmark, but not a fixed rate at which foreign exchange transactions can be carried out.
### **On the appointment of D.I. Hladchuk as Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Children’s Affairs**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the appointment of a specific person to a position in the civil service.
**Essence of the order:**
The order appoints Dmytro Ivanovych Hladchuk as Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Children’s Affairs. The appointment is valid for a period not exceeding 12 months after the termination or cancellation of martial law.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one item containing information on the full name of the appointed person, the title of the position, the term of the appointment, and the terms of payment.
and labor.
**Key provisions for use:**
It is important to consider that the term of office is limited to the period of martial law and 12 months after its completion. Also, remuneration must be carried out in accordance with applicable law.
On Approving the Draft Letter of Confirmation from the Government of Ukraine to the European Investment Bank within the Project “Support for Ukraine in Emergency Situations and Decarbonization”
This Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the approval of the draft letter of confirmation from the Government of Ukraine to the European Investment Bank (EIB) within the project “Support for Ukraine in Emergency Situations and Decarbonization”. In fact, with this document, the government agrees to certain conditions or obligations necessary for the implementation of the project, which is financed by the EIB. The Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture is authorized to sign this letter of confirmation.
The structure of the order is very simple: it consists of one clause on the approval of the draft letter and one clause on authorizing the minister to sign. The text does not provide details of the project itself or the content of the letter of confirmation.
The most important provision is the very fact of approving the draft letter of confirmation, since this is a necessary condition for further cooperation with the EIB within the framework of the specified project. It is also important to determine the person authorized to sign the letter, which ensures the legal force of the document.
On Ukraine’s Withdrawal from the Agreement on the Protection of State Borders and Maritime Economic Zones of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States
This Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns the withdrawal of Ukraine from the Agreement on the Protection of State Borders and Maritime Economic Zones of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which was concluded back in 1992 in Kyiv.
The structure of the Decree consists of two main points. The first point directly orders withdrawal from the Agreement. The second point assigns to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine the obligation to notify the depositary of the Agreement of Ukraine’s withdrawal from it. The Decree is based on the Constitution of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine “On International Treaties of Ukraine” and the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.
The most important provision of this Decree is the decision on Ukraine’s withdrawal from the Agreement, since this means the termination of Ukraine’s obligations under this Agreement. It is also important to instruct the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to notify the depositary, as this is a necessary procedure for officially оформлення оформлення from an international treaty.
**On Annual Grants of the President of Ukraine to Young Scientists and Doctors of Sciences**
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1. **Essence of the law:** This Decree of the President of Ukraine defines the procedure for granting annual grants to support scientific research and development of young scientists and doctors of sciences. It establishes criteria for obtaining grants, the procedure for submitting applications, conducting competitive selection, and using funds. Additionally, the Decree amends previous decrees regarding the amounts of grants and repeals some outdated provisions.
2. **Structure of the law:** The Decree consists of the following parts:
* General provisions on the approval of Regulations on grants to young scientists and doctors of sciences.
* Amendments to previous Decrees of the President of Ukraine, in particular regarding the amounts of grants.
* Recognition of certain previous decrees as invalid.
* Instructions to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the implementation of this Decree.
* Regulations on the procedure for granting annual grants of the President of Ukraine to support scientific research and development of young scientists.
* Regulations on annual grants of the President of Ukraine to doctors of sciences for conducting scientific research and development.
Key provisions include: requirements for candidates for grants (age, citizenship, place of scientific activity), conditions for competitive selection, the procedure for submitting applications to the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, the procedure for concluding contracts and reporting on the use of funds. The changes concern increasing the amounts of grants for various categories of scientists and clarifying procedural issues.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* **Requirements for candidates:** Pay attention to age restrictions and the need to be a citizen of Ukraine who conducts scientific activities in Ukraine on a permanent basis.
* **Application procedure:** It is important to adhere to the deadlines for submitting applications (until March 1 for young scientists and until February 20 for doctors of sciences) and to correctly оформлювати all the necessary documents, including a guarantee letter from the legal entity that provides the research.
* **Competitive selection:** Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, so it is necessary to carefully prepare a scientific project that meets the needs of the national economy, society, and national security and defense.
* **Reporting:** After receiving a grant, it is necessary to conclude an agreement with the National Research Foundation of Ukraine and the legal entity, and to submit timely reporting documentation on the use of funds.
I hope this helps you better understand this Decree!
Certain Issues of Realization of Assets Regarding Which a Court Decision on the Application of Sanctions Has Been Made
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1. **Essence of the Law:**
The Resolution regulates the process of realization of assets that have been sanctioned in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions.” It defines how these assets are to be sold through electronic auctions, establishes rules for conducting such auctions, and determines the procedure for using funds received from the sale.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Resolution amends previous resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers, in particular, the procedures for alienation of state property and conducting electronic auctions. The key innovation is the approval of a new Procedure for the realization of assets regarding which a court decision on the application of sanctions has been made. This procedure describes in detail the procedure for conducting electronic auctions, including determining the starting price, conditions of participation, stages of conducting auctions (both by the method of price increase and by the method of price reduction), as well as the procedure for determining the winner and concluding a purchase and sale agreement. An important aspect is that the funds from the sale of assets are directed to the state budget and the fund for liquidation of the consequences of armed aggression.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
The most important provisions are those that determine the procedure for conducting electronic auctions, in particular:
* Requirements for auction participants (payment of registration and guarantee fees, submission of necessary documents).
* Procedure for determining the starting price of the asset.
* Detailed description of the stages of auctions using different methods (price increase and price reduction).
* Rules for determining the winner of the auction and the consequences of refusing to sign the protocol or purchase and sale agreement.
* Procedure for using funds received from the sale of assets.
These provisions are critical for anyone planning to participate in the realization of sanctioned assets, as they define the rights and obligations of participants, and ensure the transparency and efficiency of the sales process.
On Approval of the State Target Economic Program for the Development of Animal Husbandry for the Period Until 2033
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1. **Essence of the Law:**
This document approves the State Target
