Review of Ukrainian legislation for 12/02/2026

Digest of Ukrainian Legislation

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 has established the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs as of February 11, 2026. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases defined by law. At the same time, the NBU does not undertake to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 133-r:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has distributed a subvention from the state budget to local budgets for the implementation of a project to create safe conditions, including shelters, in institutions of general secondary and preschool education. Specific amounts allocated to each territorial community or region have been determined, which local self-government bodies must take into account when planning and carrying out relevant works.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Awarding the Honorary Distinction “For Courage and Bravery”:
The President of Ukraine awarded the 456th Transport Aviation Brigade named after Dmytro Maiboroda of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery”. This decision recognizes the brigade’s contribution to the defense of Ukraine and its services to the state.
Order of the President of Ukraine Regarding Cooperation with the Republic of Moldova:
The President of Ukraine has authorized the Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine, Denys Uliutin, to sign the Agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova on cooperation regarding the repatriation of unaccompanied children to the state of origin. The previous order with a similar content has become invalid.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding PrJSC “Export Credit Agency”:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the candidacy of Dmytro Vitaliiovych Verbytskyi for the position of member of the supervisory board of PrJSC “Export Credit Agency” as a representative of the state. This order is the basis for the appointment of D.V. Verbytskyi as a member of the supervisory board, which confirms the government’s approval of this candidacy.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding the Appointment of Deputy Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine
**Regarding the appointment:**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Ihor Ihorovych Panchenko to the position of Deputy Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitalization for a term of 12 months after the cessation of martial law. This appointment indicates changes in leadership and priorities of digital development of the agency.
**Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the temporary assignment of duties of the Head of the State Maritime and River Inspection:**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has temporarily assigned the duties of the Head of the State Service for Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Navigation of Ukraine to Yu.V. Kononenko. The order defines who has the right to sign documents and make decisions on behalf of this service during the specified period.
**Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the dismissal of the Head of the State Service for Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Navigation of Ukraine:**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed Mykola Mykolayovych Kravchuk from the position of Head of the State Service for Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Navigation of Ukraine by agreement of the parties. This records the fact of the person’s dismissal and defines the legal basis for it.
**Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on civil law contracts with members of the supervisory board of JSC “NNEGC “Energoatom”:**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the terms of civil law contracts to be concluded with independent members and representatives of the state on the supervisory board of JSC “NNEGC “Energoatom” and authorized the acting chairman of the board of JSC “NNEGC “Energoatom” to sign these contracts. The order specifies who has the right to sign the contracts and sets the terms of their conclusion.
**Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on changes in the composition of the working group on improving legislation in the field of advocacy:**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine excluded Anatoliy Hryhorovych Hunko, a People’s Deputy of Ukraine, from the working group on improving legislation in the field of advocacy and advocacy activities. For practical use, it is important to take into account the updated composition of the working group in further interaction with it.
**Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding international cooperation with the Republic of Moldova:**
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the draft Protocol between the Cab

Review of each of legal acts published today:

### **On the accounting price of banking metals**

This notification from the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of February 11, 2026. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.

The structure of the notification is simple: it contains a table with codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of troy ounces, the name of the banking metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias.

The most important thing to understand is that these accounting prices are indicative and do not represent a fixed rate for the purchase and sale of banking metals by the National Bank.

### **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 – February 11, 2026.

The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, indicating their numeric and alphabetic codes, the number of units of currency/SDR, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against them.

It is important to note that these rates are used for accounting purposes, for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law. At the same time, the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the stated rates.

### **On the distribution of the subvention volume from the state budget to local budgets for the implementation of a public investment project to create safe conditions (arrangement of shelters) in institutions providing general secondary education, including military (naval, military sports) lyceums, lyceums with enhanced military and physical training, and in preschool education institutions in 2026**

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 133-r dated February 9, 2026, defines the distribution of the subvention from the state budget to local budgets for the implementation of a project to create safe conditions, namely shelters, in general secondary and preschool education institutions. This funding is aimed at improving the safety infrastructure in educational institutions.

The structure of the order includes the main part, which defines the implementation of the subvention distribution, and an annex containing a detailed distribution of funding volumes between local budgets of different regions and territorial communities. The annex specifies budget codes, names of local budgets, and subvention amounts in thousands.
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The most important provision of this order is the specific amounts allocated to each territorial community or region, as this determines the amount of funds available for the implementation of projects to equip shelters in educational institutions. Local self-government bodies must take these amounts into account when planning and implementing the relevant works.

On awarding the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery”

This Decree of the President of Ukraine establishes the awarding of the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery” to the 456th Transport Aviation Brigade named after Dmytro Maiboroda of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This decision was made to honor the courage and heroism shown during the defense of Ukraine.

The structure of the Decree consists of one clause, which directly determines which military unit is being honored. The Decree does not contain additional provisions or amendments to existing regulations.

The most important provision of this Decree is the awarding of the 456th Transport Aviation Brigade, which emphasizes its contribution to the defense of Ukraine and serves as recognition of its merits to the state.

On authorizing D. Uliutin to sign the Agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova on cooperation in the repatriation of unaccompanied children to the state of origin

This order of the President of Ukraine concerns cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova in the field of repatriation of unaccompanied children.

**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of two clauses. The first clause authorizes Denys Uliutin, Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine, to sign the Agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova on cooperation in the repatriation of unaccompanied children to the state of origin. The second clause repeals the previous order of the President of Ukraine dated May 14, 2025, which authorized another person (I. Postolovska) to sign a similar agreement.

**Key provisions for use:**
The key is the authorization of a specific official (Denys Uliutin) to sign the agreement. This means that this person has the right to represent Ukraine during the signing of the specified agreement with the Republic of Moldova. It is also important to take into account that the previous order with a similar content has become invalid, which makes only this order valid.

Issues of the Supervisory Board of the Private Joint-Stock Company “Export Credit Agency”

This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues in a private joint-stock company.
in the Joint-Stock Company “Export Credit Agency”.

**Essence of the Order:**
The document records the approval of Dmytro Vitaliyovych Verbytskyi’s candidacy for the position of member of the supervisory board of PrJSC “Export Credit Agency” as a representative of the state.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of one laconic point, which indicates the decision to approve the candidacy. It does not contain additional sections or explanations.

**Important Provisions for Use:**
In fact, this order is the basis for the appointment of D.V. Verbytskyi as a member of the supervisory board of the “Export Credit Agency” as a representative of the state. It confirms that the government has approved this candidacy.

On the appointment of Panchenko I.I. as Deputy Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization

This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the appointment of Ihor Ihorovych Panchenko to the position of Deputy Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization.

The order consists of one clause, which defines the appointment of a person to a position, establishes the term of the appointment (no more than 12 months after the termination of martial law), determines the terms of remuneration and establishes a probationary period.

The most important provision is the appointment of a specific person to a responsible position in the State Tax Service, which indicates changes in the management and priorities of the department’s digital development.

On the temporary assignment of duties of the Head of the State Service of Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Navigation of Ukraine to Kononenko Yu.V.

This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the temporary assignment of duties of the Head of the State Service of Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Navigation of Ukraine to Kononenko Yu.V.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**

The order consists of one clause, which stipulates the temporary assignment of the duties of the Head of the State Maritime and River Inspectorate to the First Deputy Head of this Service, Yuriy Volodymyrovych Kononenko, from February 10, 2026, and until the appointment of the Head of the State Maritime and River Inspectorate in the established procedure.

**Main Provisions for Use:**

The order defines who exactly is temporarily performing the duties of the Head of the State Maritime and River Inspectorate, which is important for understanding who has the right to sign documents and make decisions on behalf of this service during the specified period.

On the dismissal of Kravch### **On Dismissal of Kravchuk M.M. from the Position of Head of the State Service of Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Shipping of Ukraine**

This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters. It provides for the dismissal of Mykola Mykolaiovych Kravchuk from the position of Head of the State Service of Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Shipping of Ukraine. The dismissal takes place by agreement of the parties, in accordance with paragraph 3 of part one of Article 83 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”.

The structure of the order is simple: it contains the name, date, number, title, text of the order and the signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine. The main provision is the dismissal of a specific person from a specific position on the basis of an agreement of the parties.

The most important thing for using this order is that it records the fact of dismissal of a person from office and determines the legal basis for it. This may be important for personnel records, accounting and other administrative processes.

### **Some Issues of Concluding Civil Law Contracts with Members of the Supervisory Board of the Joint-Stock Company “National Nuclear Energy Generating Company “Energoatom”**

This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which regulates the issues of concluding civil law contracts with members of the supervisory board of the Joint-Stock Company “NNEGC “Energoatom”.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**

1. **Approval of Contract Terms:** The order approves the terms of civil law contracts to be concluded with:

* Independent members of the supervisory board.
* Representatives of the state on the supervisory board.
2. **Authorization to Sign:** The acting chairman of the board of JSC “NNEGC “Energoatom” is authorized to sign these contracts.

**Key Provisions for Use:**

* The order determines who exactly has the right to sign contracts with members of the Energoatom supervisory board.
* The document establishes the terms on which these contracts must be concluded, which is important for ensuring transparency and compliance with the law.

### **On Amending the Composition of the Working Group on Improving Legislation in the Field of Advocacy and Advocacy Activities**

This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the composition of the working group on improving legislation in the field of advocacy and advocacy activities. People’s Deputy of Ukraine Anatoliy Hryhorovych Hunko is excluded from the working group. In fact, the document makes a point change in the personal composition of the working group responsible for the development and improvement of legislation.
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The structure of the order consists of a preamble, which indicates the need for changes, and an operative part, which directly introduces the change by excluding a specific person from the working group.

The main provision of this order is the exclusion of a specific person from the working group. For practical use, it is important to take into account the updated composition of the working group in further interaction with it and when considering issues related to improving legislation in the field of advocacy.

On Signing the Protocol between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Moldova on Amendments to the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Moldova on Border Crossing Points across the Ukrainian-Moldovan State Border and Simplified Passage of Citizens Residing in Border Areas

This document is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding international cooperation with the Republic of Moldova.

**Essence of the Order:**
The order approves the draft Protocol between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Moldova, which amends the Agreement between the governments of the two countries on border crossing points and simplified passage of citizens residing in border areas. Also, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is authorized to sign this Protocol.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of two points:
1. Approval of the draft Protocol.
2. Authorization of the Minister of Internal Affairs to sign the Protocol.

**Main Provisions for Use:**
The most important is the fact of granting powers to the Minister of Internal Affairs to sign the Protocol. This means that after the signing of the Protocol, the conditions for crossing the border and the simplified passage of citizens in the border areas between Ukraine and Moldova will be changed in accordance with the provisions of this Protocol. It is important for citizens residing in border areas to familiarize themselves with the content of the Protocol after its signing and official publication in order to understand the new rules for crossing the border.

On Granting the State University “Kyiv Aviation Institute” the Status of National University

This Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns the change of status of one of the universities.

1. **Essence of the Law:** The decree grants the State University “Kyiv Aviation Institute” the status of national university. This decision was made in view of the significant contribution of the university to the development of higher education and science of Ukraine, as well as its national and international recognition.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The decree consists of one
of the paragraph that directly grants the “Kyiv Aviation Institute” State University the status of a national university. The decree does not contain additional provisions or transitional periods. It is concise and clear in its decision.

3. **Key Provisions:** The most important provision of this Decree is the direct granting of national status to the “Kyiv Aviation Institute” State University. This may affect the university’s funding, autonomy, and development opportunities.

On Approval of the Procedure for Implementing Target Indicators for the Preparation of Construction and Demolition Waste for Re-use, Recycling, Other Material Recovery, Including Backfilling

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1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine defines how exactly the target indicators for the preparation of construction and demolition waste for re-use, recycling, and other recovery are to be implemented. It establishes requirements for owners of waste generated during construction and demolition regarding its processing and re-use.

2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution approves the Procedure for Implementing Target Indicators.
* The **Procedure** consists of 11 paragraphs and an appendix. It defines:
* Requirements for the organization of the implementation of target indicators.
* The procedure for monitoring the implementation of these indicators.
* Requirements for waste owners who submit a waste declaration.
* Classification of construction and demolition waste.
* Waste management hierarchy, including waste prevention, separate collection, preparation for re-use, and transfer for recovery.
* Formula for calculating actual target indicators.
* Requirements for monitoring and publicizing results.
* The appendix contains a form for documenting monitoring results.

3. **Most Important Provisions for Use:**

* **Waste Classification:** Waste owners must classify waste in accordance with the National Waste List, in particular, assigning it to group 17 “Construction and Demolition Waste”.
* **Waste Management Hierarchy:** It is important to adhere to the waste management hierarchy, with priority given to waste prevention, followed by re-use, recycling, and other recovery.
* **Calculation of Target Indicators:** Owners must calculate both planned and actual target indicators using the established formula.
* **Monitoring and Publicizing:** Neo
It is necessary to monitor the achievement of target indicators and publish the results on the website.

On the Implementation of an Experimental Project for the Training of PhD Degree Candidates in Project-Based Postgraduate Studies

Certainly, here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the implementation of an experimental project for the training of Doctors of Philosophy (PhDs) in project-based postgraduate studies:

1. **Essence of the Law:**
This resolution introduces an experimental project aimed at modernizing the training of Doctors of Philosophy (PhDs) through project-based postgraduate studies. The project involves combining training with practical scientific work on specific research projects funded by the state or other sources. The goal is to improve the quality of training for scientists and ensure the connection of their research with the needs of the economy and innovative development.

2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of a main part and the Procedure for the Implementation of the Experimental Project. The main part defines the project coordinator (Ministry of Education and Science), participants (educational and scientific institutions with a high assessment of scientific activity), and sources of funding. The Implementation Procedure details the mechanism for selecting projects, requirements for applicants and supervisors, the funding procedure, and the conditions for the implementation of PhD projects. The experiment will last for two years.

3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* **Requirements for Participants:** Institutions must have a high assessment of scientific activity (groups A or B). Applicants must have a Master’s degree and demonstrate the ability to engage in scientific activities.
* **Competitive Selection:** Funding for PhD projects is carried out on a competitive basis. Preference is given to projects that correspond to the priority directions of the state’s development and contribute to the defense capability of Ukraine.
* **Funding and Employment:** Applicants must be employed at the institution and receive a salary within the framework of the PhD project. Funding covers the costs of salaries, materials, and other necessary expenses.
* **Contractual Relations:** The training of the applicant is carried out on the basis of an agreement between the institution, the project supervisor, and the applicant, which defines the obligations of the parties and the conditions for the implementation of the project.
* **Academic Integrity:** The resolution contains strict requirements for academic integrity, prohibits data fabrication, plagiarism, and the use of dishonest practices.

On the Formation of Government Committees and Approval of Their Composition

This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the organization of work.
government by creating and approving the composition of government committees.

The structure of the resolution includes:
1. A list of newly created government committees by areas of responsibility.
2. Approval of the personal composition of these committees (appendices 1-5).
3. Recognition as invalid of previous resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on this issue.

Key provisions that may be important for use:
* The resolution defines the areas of responsibility of each committee, which allows for a clear distribution of responsibilities among them.
* The approved personal composition of the committees indicates the specific officials responsible for decision-making in the relevant areas.
* The recognition of previous resolutions as invalid means that this resolution is relevant for determining the structure and composition of government committees.

On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 76 of January 27, 2023

This resolution amends the existing procedure for reserving conscripts for the period of mobilization and wartime, as well as the criteria for determining enterprises that are critically important for the economy and ensuring the needs of the Armed Forces. The changes concern the expansion of the list of enterprises that can be recognized as critically important, by including domestic manufacturers of transformer equipment for the energy sector.

**Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution consists of two clauses that amend two different documents approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 76 of January 27, 2023:
– Procedure for reserving conscripts for the period of mobilization and wartime.
– Criteria and procedure for determining enterprises, institutions and organizations that are critically important for the functioning of the economy and ensuring the vital functions of the population during a special period, as well as critically important for ensuring the needs of the Armed Forces, other military formations during a special period.

**Key provisions important for use:**
– Domestic manufacturers of transformer equipment for the energy sector can now be included in the list of enterprises whose employees are subject to reservation.
– This expands the possibilities for reserving employees of enterprises that manufacture transformer equipment for the energy sector.
– Enterprises should take these changes into account when submitting documents for employee reservation.

On Approval of Criteria for Assessing the Admissibility of State Aid to Business Entities for the Provision of Passenger Transportation Services That Are Services of General…