Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Official exchange rates and prices of banking metals of the NBU:
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and accounting prices for banking metals. These rates and prices are used for accounting purposes and NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency or metals at these rates and prices.
Notification of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine regarding the termination of international treaties:
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine announces the termination of several international treaties, mainly within the CIS framework, as well as a bilateral agreement with the Slovak Republic. The notification includes a list of agreements, their registration codes, publication details, and dates of termination. This information allows determining which international obligations are no longer valid for Ukraine.
Decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine and Decrees of the President of Ukraine regarding sanctions:
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine adopts decisions on the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) against individuals and legal entities. The decision is enacted by a Decree of the President of Ukraine, and control over its implementation is assigned to the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. The list of persons subject to sanctions is contained in the annexes to the decision of the National Security and Defense Council.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the production, procurement, and supply of explosives and ammunition:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the procedure for the production, procurement, and supply of explosives and ammunition, which should simplify the procedure for admitting new samples of explosives for operation. Ammunition manufacturers are given more autonomy in the use of new explosives, which may speed up the process of ammunition development and production. It is important to ensure the availability of technical specifications and the results of preliminary testing of the explosive for the ammunition manufacturer.
Resolution of the Board of the National Bank of Ukraine regarding service fees:
The Board of the National Bank of Ukraine amends the tariffs for services provided by the NBU in the areas of organizational services, transportation of currency valuables, as well as registration and licensing. These changes are aimed at updating the cost of services provided by the National Bank of Ukraine. Changes in tariffs for connecting to the BankID System may affect the cost of using this system.
Resolution of the Board of the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the licensing of the Export Credit Agency (ECA):
The Board of the National Bank of Ukraine amends the Regulation on Licensing of the Export Credit Agency (ECA), the conditions of its activity, and the procedure for its supervision. The changes are aimed at improving the regulation and supervision of the ECA as an insurer with special status. They concern the requirements for solvency, the procedure for supervision, the specifics of applying enforcement measures, as well as issues of attracting insurance intermediaries and actuaries.
Resolution of the Board of the National Bank of Ukraine regarding payment instructions in foreign currency and banking metals:
The Board of the National Bank of Ukraine amends the procedure for executing payment instructions in foreign currency and banking metals. The changes concern the requirements for payment instructions, information provided to the recipient of funds, execution of instructions from regulatory authorities regarding the compulsory debiting of funds, as well as the specifics of the arrest of funds when the account number is changed. Payment service providers must ensure that recipients of funds are provided with information about the payer and the amount of funds credited.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine regarding the list of submitted declarations of compliance of the material and technical base of a business entity with the requirements of legislation in the field of the insurance fund of documentation:
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine approves the Procedure for maintaining a list of submitted declarations of compliance of the material and technical base of a business entity with the requirements of legislation in the field of the insurance fund of documentation. It defines the procedure for maintaining, preparing, and publishing this list to ensure transparency and accessibility of information on the compliance of the material and technical base of business entities with the established requirements.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine regarding qualification requirements for the professional suitability of rank and file and commanding officers of the State Criminal Enforcement Service of Ukraine:
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine amends the qualification requirements for the professional suitability of rank and file and commanding officers of the State Criminal Enforcement Service of Ukraine. It defines the educational and professional requirements for various positions in the criminal enforcement service system, including interregional departments, militarized formations, penal institutions, pre-trial detention centers, state enterprises of these institutions, and the Penitentiary Academy of Ukraine.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine regarding the certification of pedagogical workers:
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine makes technical corrections to a previous order, which, in turn, amended the Regulations on the Certification of Pedagogical Workers. The order clarifies the text of the amendments to the Regulations on the Certification of Pedagogical Workers, which may affect the certification procedure.
Order of the SSU regarding amendments to previous orders:
The SSU makes amendments to previous orders regarding technical corrections. This may be important for those who apply the previous orders, as they need to take these changes into account for the correct understanding and application of the norms.
Order of the SSU regarding the list of positions that can be filled by military personnel deemed unfit for military service:
The SSU amends the list of positions that can be filled by military personnel recognized by military medical commissions as unfit for military service. This is done to bring it into compliance with current legislation and to clarify some organizational issues. The order defines which positions in the SSU can be held by military personnel deemed unfit for military service according to the findings of the MMC.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine regarding the formation of a pool of assets recovered to the state revenue based on the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions”:
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine approves the Procedure for the formation of a pool of assets recovered to the state revenue based on the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions”. An asset pool is a combination of two or more assets into a single object for implementation. Important are the provisions on how food business operators should submit dossier materials for evaluation, how scientific evaluation of these materials is carried out by expert groups, and how maximum permissible levels of substances are determined.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine regarding Fire Safety Rules in Ukrainian Markets:
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine amends the current Fire Safety Rules in Ukrainian Markets to bring them into line with current legislation, in particular, regarding voluntary fire protection, the use of safety signs, and the maintenance of fire protection systems. Also, the changes concern the requirements for the use of awnings and lightning protection.
Order of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine regarding the Rules for the Carriage of Passengers by Rail Transport:
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine amends the Rules for the Carriage of Passengers, Luggage, Goods Baggage, and Mail by Rail Transport of Ukraine. The changes concern the calculation of the ticket price, the conditions for refunding unused tickets. The annex specifies what percentage of the ticket and reserved seat price is returned to the passenger depending on when the ticket was purchased and how many days before the train departure he decided to return it.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine regarding the certification of pedagogical workers:
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine amends the Regulations on the Certification of Pedagogical Workers. The changes concern the requirements for certification, in particular, the conditions for unscheduled certification, professional development, as well as the specifics of certification of teachers working abroad or in the “School of Superheroes”.
Order of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine regarding psychological testing of candidates for positions:
The Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine approves the Procedure for Conducting Psychological Testing of Candidates for Positions in the BES that provide for special ranks. The purpose of the testing is to identify individuals with signs of deviant behavior, adaptation problems, or insufficient motivation.
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine regarding the assessment of the impact on human health of vitamins, minerals, and other substances in dietary supplements:
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine approves the procedure and methodology for assessing the impact on human health of vitamins, minerals, and other substances used in dietary supplements. It defines how to assess the safety of these substances and establish their maximum permissible doses in food products.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – May 7, 2026.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, indicating their digital and alphabetic codes, the number of units of currency/SDR, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to them. It is important that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases determined 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 only a benchmark for certain operations, but is not a fixed exchange rate at which one can freely buy or sell currency.
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for banking metals as of May 7, 2026.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The document contains a table with information on the accounting prices for four banking metals: gold (XAU), silver (XAG), platinum (XPT), and palladium (XPD). For each metal, the digital and alphabetic code, the number of troy ounces (1), and the accounting price in hryvnias are indicated.
**Key provisions for use:**
The accounting prices specified in the notification are used by the NBU for accounting purposes and do not oblige the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices. These prices may be useful for financial institutions, investors, and other market participants for assessing the value of banking metals on the relevant date.
### **On the dismissal of Zubovych I.O. from the post of Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine**
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding personnel matters in executive bodies.
**Essence of the order:**
By order No. 407-r of May 6, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismisses Ihor Olehovych Zubovych from the post of Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment
of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine. The basis for dismissal is Zubovych I.O.’s own wish.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of a title, a preamble containing the decision on dismissal, and the signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine. The order terminates the labor relations between Zubovych I.O. and the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
**Key points for use:**
The order is the basis for the personnel service of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine to process the dismissal of Zubovych I.O. and make appropriate changes to the staffing table.
**On the appointment of N. Zhykhar as the Head of the Malotokmachanska Village Military Administration of the Pology District of the Zaporizhzhia Region**
This is an order of the President of Ukraine regarding the appointment of Natalia Yuriivna Zhykhar as the Head of the Malotokmachanska Village Military Administration of the Pology District of the Zaporizhzhia Region. The order is an act of individual application and concerns a specific person and position. It consists of one clause, which specifies the full name of the person being appointed and the name of the position to which they are appointed.
Since this act concerns the appointment of a person to a position in the military administration, which is a body that performs the functions of state power in the territory where hostilities are taking place, this may be important for ensuring proper governance and defense in the region.
**On the dismissal of Yu. Spasskyi from the position of Head of the Malotokmachanska Village Military Administration of the Pology District of the Zaporizhzhia Region**
This is an order of the President of Ukraine regarding the dismissal of Yuriy Oleksiyovych Spasskyi from the position of Head of the Malotokmachanska Village Military Administration of the Pology District of the Zaporizhzhia Region. The order is an individual act concerning a specific person and position. It consists of one clause that directly indicates the dismissal of Yu. Spasskyi. This order is important for the staffing of the military administration and ensuring its effective functioning.
**Information on the termination of international treaties**
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1. **Essence of the Document:**
This document is a notification from the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, informing about the termination of several international treaties, concluded mainly within the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), as well as a bilateral agreement with the Slovak Republic. The notification lists the agreements, their registration codes, publication details, and termination dates. Most of the treaties ceased to be effective on April 8, 2026, while some will become invalid later.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The document is in tabular form, where each entry contains information about a separate international treaty. The main columns of the table include:
* Serial number
* Title of the international treaty
* Registration code in the Unified State Register of Normative Legal Acts
* Publication details in the “Official Gazette of Ukraine”
* Information on the termination of the international treaty, including the termination date and a reference to the letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, which confirms this information.
There are no changes compared to previous versions, as this notification is a statement of the fact of the termination of treaties, and not a regulatory legal act that amends legislation.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
The most important provisions of this document are:
* **List of treaties that have ceased or are ceasing to be effective:** This is key information that allows determining which international obligations are no longer valid for Ukraine.
* **Termination dates:** It is important to consider these dates to understand the period when certain treaties have lost or will lose their legal force.
* **References to letters from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:** These references confirm the official basis for the termination of the treaties.
I hope this helps you better understand this document!
**On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)**
The decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of May 2, 2026, enacted by the Decree of the President of Ukraine, concerns the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) to individuals. The decision supported the proposals of the Security Service of Ukraine regarding the application of sanctions, approved the list of individuals to whom these sanctions apply (according to the appendix), and determined the procedure for implementation and monitoring.
effectiveness of these measures. It also provides for informing international partners about the application of sanctions and initiating similar measures on their part.
The structure of the decision includes four main points: supporting the proposals of the SBU, applying sanctions to individuals according to the annex, ensuring the implementation and monitoring of sanctions by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the SBU, the NBU, and the Commission on State Awards and Heraldry, and informing international partners by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
The most important for practical application is the annex to the decision, which contains a list of individuals to whom sanctions are applied. Also important is paragraph 3, which defines the bodies responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of sanctions.
On the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of May 2, 2026 “On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)”
This Decree of the President of Ukraine puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) of May 2, 2026 regarding the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions).
**Structure and main provisions:**
* The Decree consists of three articles.
* Article 1: Enacts the NSDC decision on sanctions.
* Article 2: Entrusts control over the implementation of the NSDC decision to the Secretary of the NSDC.
* Article 3: Defines the date of entry into force of the Decree – from the date of its publication.
**Key provisions for use:**
* The NSDC decision, which is put into effect by this Decree, contains a list of persons to whom sanctions are applied, as well as a list of the sanctions themselves.
* The Secretary of the NSDC is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the decision on sanctions.
* The Decree enters into force from the moment of its official publication.
On Amendments to the Procedure for the Production, Procurement and Supply of Explosives and Ammunition
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1. **Essence of changes:**
The resolution introduces changes to the procedure for the production, procurement, and supply of explosives and ammunition. The changes concern the simplification of the procedure for admitting new samples of explosives into operation, as well as the procedure for equipping ammunition with these substances.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution intrTo amend paragraphs 62 and 63 of the Procedure for the Production, Procurement and Supply of Explosives and Ammunition, approved by CMU Resolution No. 902 of July 16, 2025.
* **Paragraph 62:**
* Obliges the Ministry of Defense to carry out the codification of the explosive substance sample as a subject of supply within 10 days after providing an opinion on the technical specifications.
* Abolishes the need to issue an order on the admission to operation of an explosive substance sample, entrusting control over operation to the relevant service of the customer.
* **Paragraph 63:**
* Allows manufacturers of ammunition to equip them with explosive substances regardless of the availability of the conclusion of the Ministry of Defense on the sufficiency of tests and codification of the explosive substance sample.
* The absence of a conclusion or codification is not a basis for rejecting the technical specifications for ammunition, refusing its codification, procurement or acceptance.
* Applies provided that the ammunition manufacturer is provided with technical specifications for the explosive substance, as well as an act and protocols of its preliminary tests.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* Ammunition manufacturers are given more autonomy in the use of new explosive substances, which may speed up the process of ammunition development and production.
* The lack of need to obtain additional permits and conclusions may reduce the bureaucratic burden and speed up the supply of ammunition.
* It is important to ensure the availability of technical specifications and results of preliminary tests of the explosive substance for the ammunition manufacturer.
I hope this helps you better understand the changes made by this resolution!
**On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)**
The decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine dated April 29, 2026, enacted by the Decree of the President of Ukraine, concerns the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) to individuals and legal entities. ****
The structure of the decision includes four main points: supporting the proposals of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) regarding the application of sanctions, the direct application of sanctions to individuals and legal entities in accordance with the annexes, ensuring the implementation and monitoring of sanctions by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the SBU, the National Bank of Ukraine, and the Commission on State Awards and Heraldry, as well as informing foreign governments by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
