Digest of Regulatory and Legal Acts
Decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) and Presidential Decree on Defense Financing for 2027–2029
This act defines the strategic priorities of budget policy, setting a minimum threshold for security and defense sector expenditures at 26% of GDP. The document mandates that the Cabinet of Ministers incorporate these parameters when drafting the Budget Declaration for the next three years. Particular attention is paid to the financing of the defense-industrial complex and the provision of social guarantees for military personnel.
CEC Resolution No. 179 (change of commission member data)
This resolution is an individual act that technically updates the personal composition of the territorial election commission. The change pertains exclusively to the updating of a commission member’s surname due to corresponding documentary changes. This decision ensures the legal integrity of future protocols and acts adopted by the commission under the individual’s new surname.
Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 809 (organization of catering in educational institutions)
The document updates the rules for organizing catering services, expanding the range of service recipients and legalizing the operation of new models, such as the “factory-kitchen.” The possibility of using additional premises for catering under martial law has been introduced, provided that sanitary standards are met. Furthermore, the responsibility of market operators for equipment maintenance and staff performance in educational institutions is clearly established.
Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 806 (transfer of military personnel)
The resolution expands an experimental project, allowing enlisted and non-commissioned military personnel to initiate transfers within the same corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The procedure is executed exclusively via the state web portal using a qualified electronic signature. Clear quotas for such transfers have been established, and a six-month moratorium on further transfers following a change in duty station has been introduced.
Presidential Decree (stipends for Deaflympians)
The act establishes personal monthly payments to athletes with hearing impairments who won prizes at the 2025 XXV Summer Deaflympic Games, as well as to their coaches. The stipend amount is differentiated based on the placement achieved. This decision serves as the basis for budget financing and takes precedence over other similar stipends for the aforementioned individuals.
Presidential Decree (awarding of the 103rd Separate Territorial Defense Brigade)
By this act, the 103rd Separate Territorial Defense Brigade named after Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky is awarded the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery.” The decision serves as a form of moral encouragement and official recognition of the unit’s combat achievements. The distinction grants the brigade the right to use a special status in its insignia and attributes.
Presidential Decree (military positions at the Defense Procurement Agency)
The document updates the list of positions at the Defense Procurement Agency that may be held by military personnel. Maximum military ranks for positions ranging from program director to specialist have been established, allowing for the legal appointment of officers and sergeants to these roles. This ensures the human resources necessary for effective procurement management within the defense ministry system.
Presidential Decree (military positions in state bodies)
The list of state institutions (Office of the President, NSDC, “Ukrinform,” etc.) where active military personnel may serve without being discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been expanded. Individuals appointed to these positions retain their status and social guarantees of military service. This mechanism is effective exclusively during the period of martial law.
Order No. 595-r (Commission on Regional Development Issues)
The document updates the composition of the Interdepartmental Coordination Commission by involving representatives of anti-corruption bodies and associations of local self-government authorities. The participation of community representatives facilitates the consideration of regional interests in state policy. A representative of the NACP has also been included to strengthen oversight of the use of funds.
Ruling of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (Criminal Procedure Code)
The Court refused to initiate proceedings regarding a constitutional complaint concerning certain provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code, deeming it inadmissible. It was established that the applicant failed to provide proper justification for the unconstitutionality of the norms, instead merely expressing disagreement with court decisions in their specific case. The ruling is final and not subject to appeal.
Ministry of Health Order No. 703 (editorial amendments to care protocols)
This order is exclusively technical in nature and is aimed at correcting stylistic errors and clarifying terminology in Order No. 599. Provisions regarding the participation of students and interns in anesthesia procedures have been added. Medical indicators have also been standardized to ensure unambiguous interpretation of standards during audits.
Ministry of Youth and Sports Order (correction of Order No. 2576)
An act of technical editing that eliminates punctuation and cross-referencing inaccuracies in the previous order concerning the operations of sports schools. The changes do not affect the substance of the regulation but ensure that the documentation meets the requirements of legal technique. This is essential to avoid conflicts when referencing the regulatory framework.
State Special Communications Service Order No. 359 (personnel structure)
The order updates the list of positions and maximum military ranks for the agency’s personnel, particularly in the areas of procurement and communications. Maximum ranks have been raised to “Colonel” for a number of leadership positions, opening up prospects for career advancement. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
Ministry of Health Order No. 599 (perinatal and neonatal care)
A new three-tier model of medical care has been approved, replacing outdated 2011 standards. Facilities are now categorized by their capacity to provide care based on risks to the mother and newborn. The order mandates the entry of all medical data into the eHealth system and defines clear routes for transferring patients between levels of care.
Ministry of Youth and Sports Order (form of sports school certificate)
The document officially approves the form for a sports school category certificate and clarifies the criteria for their operations. A unified standard for the document has been introduced, ensuring the standardization of institutional status verification. Furthermore, wording regarding the territorial location of schools has been changed for procedural compliance.
Ministry of Internal Affairs Order No. 405 (fingerprinting of military personnel)
A procedure for the voluntary fingerprinting of military personnel and law enforcement officers has been established for the purpose of their subsequent identification. The procedure is conducted exclusively with the individual’s written consent and in compliance with high data cybersecurity standards. The order defines clear grounds for the deletion of biometric information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs database.
Ministry of Economy Order (access control regime)
A new instruction on the access control regime has been approved, adapting access rules to administrative buildings to account for the use of electronic passes and the “Diia” application. A clear procedure for admitting visitors, security, and the movement of material assets has been defined. Outdated 2023 acts have been repealed to synchronize with the ministry’s current structure.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Bank Metals
This notice of the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the official accounting prices for bank metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of June 29, 2026. The document serves as a reference tool for determining the value of assets in bank metals and does not create obligations for the NBU to conduct purchase or sale transactions at the specified quotes. These data are used for accounting, valuation of collateral, and other financial calculations.
The structure of the notice is tabular and contains a clear list of metals with corresponding digital and alphabetic codes (in accordance with international standards), the quantity of troy ounces, and the fixed price in the national currency. This is a standard NBU reporting form, which is updated periodically to reflect current market conditions. Compared to previous versions, the changes concern exclusively the numerical values of the price, which is driven by the dynamics of global precious metals markets.
For practical use, the following provisions are of primary importance:
1. Prices are set per one troy ounce of each metal.
2. The specified prices are exclusively informative in nature and do not constitute a public offer by the NBU to conduct trade transactions.
3. The data serve as an official benchmark for business entities and banking institutions when conducting operations where bank metals serve as the basis for valuation.
On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia against Foreign Currencies
This document is an official notice of the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies as of June 29, 2026. It serves as a reference tool for conducting accounting, performing NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service, and other calculations provided for by legislation. It is important to understand that these indicators are not mandatory for the purchase or sale of currency by commercial banks, but reflect the current monetary policy of the regulator.
**Structure and Content:**
The document is presented in the form of a table containing digital and alphabetic currency codes according to international standards, the names of the currencies, and their official exchange rate relative to the hryvnia. Compared to previous periods, the structure remains unchanged, as it is a standard NBU reporting format. The main change consists exclusively in recording the new numerical values of the rates, which reflect the dynamics of the foreign exchange market on a specific date.
**Key Provisions:**
The most important aspect for users is that this rate is an official benchmark for financial reporting and tax calculations. Legally, it does not create obligations for the NBU to carry out foreign exchange transactions at the specified prices. For businesses and legal professionals, this document is the primary source for converting obligations expressed in foreign currency into the national currency for purposes of [text ends abruptly in original].
On the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of May 19, 2026, “On Proposals for the Budget Declaration for 2027–2029 regarding articles related to ensuring the national security and defense of Ukraine”
This Decree puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, which defines the strategic priorities for financing the security and defense sector for 2027–2029. The document is aimed at formulating proposals for the Budget Declaration that ensure sustainable funding for the state’s defense needs in the medium term. In effect, this is a directive for the Government to take defense expenditures into account when planning budget policy for the next three years.
The structure of the Decree is standard for acts of this type: it consists of three clauses, where the first puts into effect the decision of the NSDC, the second assigns control over the implementation to the Secretary of the NSDC, and the third determines the effective date. The main content is concentrated in the annex — the NSDC decision, which details the financial parameters and priorities for the defense sector. Compared to previous budget planning cycles, this document emphasizes long-term budget forecasting under the conditions of martial law.
The most important provisions for practical application are:
1. Determination of specific funding volumes that must be incorporated into the Budget Declaration for defense needs.
2. Establishment of priority expenditure areas that must be protected during the formation of the budget for 2027–2029.
3. The obligation for the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to consider these proposals when preparing draft budget documents, which ensures consistency between the security strategy and the financial capabilities of the state.
On Amending the Resolution of the Central Election Commission of August 14, 2020, No. 179
This Resolution of the Central Election Commission is a technical act aimed at updating the personal composition of territorial election commissions. The document amends the previous CEC Resolution No. 179 of August 14, 2020, in connection with a change of the surname of an election commission member. In effect, the decision ensures the compliance of official data regarding the commission’s composition with the person’s actual documentary data.
The structure of the resolution is standard for individual legal acts: it contains references to the legal grounds (the Law “On the Central Election Commission”), the direct administrative part regarding the change of the surname, and instructions regarding the procedure for informing the relevant bodies. Compared to the previous version, the amendment is exclusively of a clarifying nature and does not change the status or authority of the person, but merely brings accounting data into compliance with the fact of the name change.
The most important provision for practical use is Clause 1, which legitimizes the activities of the commission member under the new surname (TsymBal Valentyna Ivanivna instead of Poberezhets Valentyna Ivanivna). This is important for ensuring the legal integrity of decisions made by the territorial election commission, as any discrepancy in personal data may become grounds for challenging protocols or other election documents.
On Amendments to the Procedure for Organizing Catering in Educational Institutions and Children’s Health and Recreation Facilities
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 809 introduces amendments to the Procedure for Organizing Catering in educational and health facilities, adapting the rules to modern realities. The document expands the range of students who can receive catering and details the operation of new technological models, such as the “kitchen factory.” The resolution also provides flexibility in the use of dining premises, which is critically important under martial law.
**Structure and Main Amendments:**
The resolution consists of four paragraphs that make targeted amendments to the existing Procedure No. 305. Key innovations include:
* **Expansion of coverage:** the right to catering now extends to students of primary, basic, and specialized secondary education (previously, the focus was mainly on primary grades).
* **Technological models:** a clear distribution of responsibility has been introduced for the “hub kitchen” and “kitchen factory” models, where the market operator assumes the responsibility for equipment maintenance and personnel operations within the receiving institutions.
* **Space flexibility:** a mechanism has been introduced to use additional premises (assembly halls, lobbies, classrooms) for organizing catering if the main canteen cannot accommodate all students.
**Important Provisions for Practical Application:**
1. **Financial component:** the organization of catering now directly depends on the capacity of local budgets, which is established as a mandatory condition.
2. **Operator’s responsibility:** when using “kitchen factories,” the market operator is required not only to supply food but also to ensure the operation of equipment and the performance of their employees directly within the educational institution.
3. **Martial law conditions:** the authorization to use “other premises” for catering is a temporary measure. It requires the institution’s management to strictly adhere to sanitary standards: ensuring hand hygiene, regular cleaning, proper waste management, and adequate ventilation.
4. **Sanitary control:** regardless of the place of food consumption (canteen or classroom), the requirements for food safety remain unchanged and take priority.
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of November 12, 2024, No. 1291
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 806 of June 24, 2026, introduces amendments to the experimental project regulating the transfer of military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard at their own requestown initiative. The main innovation is the introduction of a mechanism for the transfer of Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) service members within a single corps (including units temporarily subordinate to the corps commander) within the same area or sector of responsibility. The project aims to increase personnel motivation, optimize human resources, and reduce instances of unauthorized absence from military units. The implementation of this specific direction of transfers is limited to a three-month period from the date of the resolution’s entry into force.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of two parts: amendments to the main Resolution No. 1291 and the approved “Procedure for the Implementation of an Experimental Project on Improving the Mechanism for the Transfer of AFU Service Members within a Corps.” Compared to previous versions, the subject matter of the experiment has been expanded: it now covers not only transfers between branches of forces (AFU/NGU) but also intra-corps transfers. The document clearly defines the subjects, the procedure for submitting a report through the state web portal of electronic services, the timelines for consideration, and the grounds for refusal or cancellation of a transfer order.
**Most Important Provisions for Application:**
1. **Subject Composition:** Only service members with a rank up to and including Senior Sergeant (Chief Master Sergeant), who do not hold officer positions, are eligible for such a transfer.
2. **Procedure:** The report must be submitted exclusively through the specialized state web portal with the application of a qualified electronic signature.
3. **Limitations:** Maximum quotas for transfers have been established (up to 50 persons for brigades/regiments and up to 10 persons for separate battalions per month).
4. **Automation:** The report is verified automatically by the system, and the decision on the transfer is issued as an order by the Ministry of Defense personnel service.
5. **Guarantees:** After the transfer, a service member cannot be transferred to another unit without their written consent for a period of six months (except in cases of reorganization or liquidation of the unit).
On the Appointment of Scholarships of the President of Ukraine for Outstanding Athletes in Deaflympic Sports and Their Coaches
This Decree of the President of Ukraine is an act of state incentive and social support for athletes with hearing impairments who have won prizes at the XXV Summer Deaflympic Games of 2025, as well as their coaches. The document establishes personal monthly payments for a specific list of individuals determined by the results of their athletic achievements. This decision is aimed at fulfilling state policy regarding support for the Deaflympic movement in Ukraine.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Decree consists of two main parts. The first part contains a nominative list of athletes and coaches, indicating their sports results (champions, silver or bronze medalists) and the amount of the assigned scholarship. The second part regulates the issue of payments for those persons who…
