Review of Ukrainian legislation for 16/05/2026

Digest of Legislative Changes

[Name of Act 1]
Amendments have been made to the procedure for [area of regulation]. From now on, [specific change 1]. Also, [specific change 2], which provides for [consequences of change 2]. These changes are aimed at [purpose of the changes, if specified in the act].

[Name of Act 2]
A new law has been adopted that regulates [area of regulation]. The law defines [key provision 1]. In addition, [key provision 2] is established. The law comes into force on [effective date].

[Name of Act 3]
Amendments have been adopted to the [name of law/bylaw]. The procedure for [specific procedure/requirement] has been changed. The new version provides for [main innovations]. This will affect [circle of persons/area affected by the changes].

[Name of Act 4]
New rules regarding [area of regulation] have been approved. From now on, [specific change 1]. Liability is established for [violation]. These changes aim to [purpose of the changes, if specified in the act].

[Name of Act 5]
Amendments have been made to the rules [area of regulation]. The changes relate to [specific aspects to which the changes relate]. In particular, [description of specific changes]. These changes take effect on [effective date].

Review of each of legal acts published today:

On the accounting price of banking metals

On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies

List of signatures and ratifications of the Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region (ETS No. 165)

On the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions)

On the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions)

On the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of May 12, 2026 “On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)”

On the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of May 12, 2026 “On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)”

On the ratification of the Convention on the Establishment of an International Compensation Commission for Ukraine

On Amendments to the Regulation on the Recording and Consideration by the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Cases of Offenses

On Amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine Regarding the Regulation of Relations in the Field of Factoring

On taking into account the comments expressed by the state registration authority on the Order of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine dated March 31, 2026 No. 692

On taking into account the comments expressed by the state registration authority on the Order of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine dated April 2, 2026 No. 703

On Approval of Amendments to Certain Regulatory Legal Acts of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine

On Amendments to Certain Regulatory Legal Acts of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine

On Approval of the Regulation on the Interdepartmental Commission for Considering Issues on Providing One-Time Financial Assistance to Persons Affected by the Deprivation of Personal Liberty as a Result of Armed Aggression Against Ukraine

On Approval of Amendments to the Methodology for Determining the Baseline Level of Energy Efficiency

On Approval of Amendments to the Specifics of Payment in the State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection of Ukraine of Rewards Provided for by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of February 28, 2022 No. 168 “Issues of Certain Payments to Servicemen, Persons of Rank and File and Senior Staff, Police Officers and Their Families During Martial Law”

Procedure for the use of traditional designations

On Approval of the List of Traditional Designations and the Procedure for Their Use

Convention on the Establishment of an International Compensation Commission for Ukraine