Digest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation<\/title> \n<\/head><\/p>\n<h5>Digest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation<\/h5>\n<h3>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Establishment of Accounting Prices for Bank Metals<\/h3>\nThe NBU regularly publishes accounting prices for bank metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used for accounting purposes by various entities, but the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell these metals at the specified rates.<\/p>\n<h3>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Establishment of the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies and SDRs<\/h3>\nThe NBU daily establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs. These rates are used for accounting and transactions with the State Treasury Service, but do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell currency at these rates.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Preparation for the Second Reading of the Draft Law on Personal Data Protection<\/h3>\nThe Committee on Legal Policy has been designated as the main committee for finalizing the draft law on personal data protection for the second reading. The committee must consider proposals and amendments for the final version of the draft law.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law on Safety and Interoperability of Railway Transport of Ukraine<\/h3>\nThe draft law on railway transport safety has been adopted as a basis. The Committee on Transport and Infrastructure is to finalize the draft law, taking into account the proposals, and submit it for consideration in the second reading, allowing interested parties to submit their proposals.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Return for Revision of the Draft Law on Improving Competiti<\/h3>\n### Bill on Improving Competition in Electricity Generation from Alternative Sources \nThe bill on improving competition in electricity generation has been returned to the Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services for revision. The Committee must consider the amendments and proposals, and the deadline for submitting these amendments has been halved. \n### Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Amending the Session Agenda \nA list of new bills and draft resolutions has been included in the agenda of the Verkhovna Rada session. Among them are draft laws on railway transport safety, amendments to enforcement proceedings, and the fight against organized crime. \n### Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Adopting as a Basis the Bill on Preparing Citizens for National Resistance \nThe bill on preparing citizens for national resistance has been adopted as a basis. The Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence is to finalize the bill, taking into account proposals, and submit it for consideration in the second reading, and existing provisions may be amended. \n### Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Adopting as a Basis the Bill on Honoring the Memory of Those Killed as a Result of the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation \nThe bill on honoring the memory of those killed as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation has been adopted as a basis. The Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy must take into account all amendments and proposals when finalizing the bill. \n### Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Amending the Session Agenda (Additional Bills) \nTwo new bills have been added to the agenda of the Verkhovna Rada session: regarding honoring the memory of those killed as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation and regarding amendments to the Law “On the Unified State<\/p>\n<h3>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>On the accounting price of banking metals<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals as of December 18, 2025. It defines the value of one troy ounce of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in hryvnias. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.<\/p>\nThe structure of the announcement 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. There are no changes compared to previous announcements of this type, as this is a regular publication of the NBU.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is the established accounting prices, as they can be used by various entities for financial accounting, asset valuation, and other transactions related to banking metals.<\/p>\n<h3>On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis document is an official announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishing the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date \u2013 December 18, 2025.<\/p>\nThe structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their numeric and alphabetic codes, the number of currency\/SDR units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to them. It is important to note that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell the specified currencies at these rates. This means that the rate is indicative and used for certain accounting and financial transactions but does not guarantee the possibility of exchanging currency at the specified rate.<\/p>\n<h3>On the peculiarities of preparing for the second reading of the draft Law of Ukraine on the protection of personal data<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis resolution defines the procedure for preparing for the second reading of the draft law on the protection of personal data (reg. No. 8153). The Committee on Legal Policy has been appointed as the lead committee for revision, which must take into account proposals and amendments and submit the draft law for consideration in the second reading. The Committee on Human Rights must transfer the case file of the draft law to the Committee on Legal Policy. Also, paragraph 2 of the Resolution on the adoption of this draft law as a basis is declared invalid.<\/p>\nThe structure of the resolution consists of four points that define: the lead committee, the revision procedure, the transfer of the case file between committees, and the cancellation. \nof the previous provision.<\/p>\nThe most important is the determination of the Committee on Legal Policy as the main one, since it will be responsible for the final version of the bill before the second reading.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4724-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Safety and Interoperability of Railway Transport of Ukraine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine on Safety and Interoperability of Railway Transport of Ukraine. In fact, this decision starts further work on the bill.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe resolution consists of two points. The first point provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft law (reg. No. 14174) submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The second point instructs the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Transport and Infrastructure to finalize the draft law, taking into account the proposals, and submit it for consideration in the second reading.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe most important thing is that the bill has been adopted as a basis, and now the Committee on Transport and Infrastructure has to finalize it. This means that interested parties can submit their proposals and amendments to the bill at the stage of its finalization by the Committee.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4723-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Referral for Second Repeat Reading of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Improvement of Competitive Conditions for Electricity Production from Alternative Energy Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a bill that aims to amend certain laws of Ukraine to improve competition in the production of electricity from alternative sources.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe resolution consists of one point, which provides for the return of the bill (reg. No. 13219) to the relevant committee (Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services) for revision. The Committee is instructed to take into account the amendments and proposals submitted by the subjects of the right of legislative initiative, while the deadline for submitting these amendments is halved. After revision, the bill must be submitted for repeated consideration in the second reading.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nIn fact, this resolution is a procedural decision indicating that the bill requires further processing before final voting.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4722-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Agenda of the Fourteenth Session of the Ninth Convocation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis document is a Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, which amends the agenda of the fourteenth session of the Verkhovna Rada \nof the ninth convocation. In fact, this is a decision to include in the session’s agenda a list of new draft laws and draft resolutions.<\/p>\nThe document structure is simple: The Resolution consists of two points \u2013 a decision to include draft laws in the agenda and on the entry into force of the resolution from the moment of its adoption. The resolution is accompanied by a list of draft laws indicating the registration number, the subject of legislative initiative, the title, and the chairman of the main committee.<\/p>\nThe most important is the list of draft laws to be considered, as it determines which issues will be discussed and decided by the Verkhovna Rada at this session. Among them are draft laws on the safety of railway transport, amendments to enforcement proceedings, the fight against organized crime, as well as an appeal to international organizations regarding the non-admission of Belarusian national teams to sports competitions and a statement on the Day of Local Self-Government.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4721-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Certain Issues of Preparing Citizens for National Resistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law that amends legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the preparation of citizens for national resistance. In fact, the parliament gave the “green light” to further work on this draft law.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe resolution consists of two points. The first point provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Certain Issues of Preparing Citizens for National Resistance (reg. No. 13347). The second point instructs the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on National Security, Defense and Intelligence to revise the draft law taking into account the proposals and submit it for consideration in the second reading.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe most important thing is that the draft law has been adopted as a basis and will be revised. This means that the existing provisions on preparing citizens for national resistance may be changed. Interested parties should follow the further consideration of the draft law and possible changes that will be made.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4719-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Honoring the Memory of Compatriots Who Died as a Result of Armed Aggression by the Russian Federation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law aimed at honoring the memory of Ukrainians who died as a result of armed aggression by the Russian Federation.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:** \nI:<\/p>\n1. The resolution consists of two clauses. \n2. The first clause provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 14144). \n3. The second clause instructs the Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy to finalize the draft law, taking into account amendments and proposals, and submit it for consideration in the second reading.<\/p>\n**Key provisions for use:**<\/p>\n* The resolution is an important step in the process of adopting a law aimed at honoring the memory of fallen compatriots. \n* The Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy must take into account all amendments and proposals when finalizing the draft law. \n* The final text of the law will be determined after the second reading in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4717-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>**On Amending the Agenda of the Fourteenth Session of the Ninth Convocation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine**<\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis resolution amends the agenda of the fourteenth session of the ninth convocation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, adding two new draft laws to it. One of them concerns honoring the memory of those who died as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation, and the other concerns amending the Law “On the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Those Liable for Military Service, and Reservists.”<\/p>\nThe structure of the resolution consists of two clauses: the first clause directly amends the agenda, and the second determines the date of entry into force of the resolution \u2013 from the moment of its adoption. The resolution includes a list of draft laws indicating the registration number, the subject of legislative initiative, the name of the draft law, and the head of the main committee.<\/p>\nThe most important thing for using this resolution is the list of draft laws included in the session’s agenda, as this determines which issues will be considered and potentially adopted by the Verkhovna Rada.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1425-2025-%D1%80\"><\/p>\n<h3>**On Dismissal of A.V. Teliupa from the Post of Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine**<\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerning personnel matters in executive bodies.<\/p>\n**Essence of the order:** \nOrder No. 1425-r of December 15, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismisses Andrii Volodymyrovych Teliupa from the post of Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine. The basis for dismissal is the official’s own request.<\/p>\n**Structure and main provisions:** \nThe order consists of the title, the preamble containing the date and number, the 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.<\/p>\n**Important provisions for use:** \nThe order is the basis for the termination of labor relations between the state and the specified official. \n### **Issues of the Supervisory Board of the Private Joint-Stock Company “Ukrainian Financial Housing Company”**<\/p>\nThis order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues in the private joint-stock company “Ukrainian Financial Housing Company.”<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe order approves four candidates for the supervisory board of PrJSC “Ukrainian Financial Housing Company.” Three individuals \u2013 Serhii Ivanovych Khodakevych, Illya Volodymyrovych Mykhailov, Patrick Alexander Seifert \u2013 are approved as independent members of the supervisory board, and Andrii Volodymyrovych Teliupa \u2013 as a representative of the state.<\/p>\n**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe order is the basis for the execution of relevant personnel decisions in PrJSC “Ukrainian Financial Housing Company” regarding the appointment of these individuals as members of the supervisory board.<\/p>\n### **On Amending Appendix 3 to the Procedure for Granting Compensation for Destroyed Real Estate Objects**<\/p>\nThis resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends Appendix 3 to the Procedure for Granting Compensation for Destroyed Real Estate Objects. The changes relate exclusively to the coefficient used to calculate the amount of compensation.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe resolution amends Appendix 3 to the Procedure for Granting Compensation, replacing the numerical coefficient for the city of Ternopil, Ternopil region, from “0.765” to “0.94.” This is the only change made by the resolution.<\/p>\n**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe amended coefficient (0.94) will be applied when calculating the amount of compensation for destroyed real estate objects located in the city of Ternopil, Ternopil region. This means that the amount of compensation for owners of real estate in Ternopil that was destroyed will be recalculated taking into account the new coefficient.<\/p>\n### **On the Appointment of a Judge**<\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 948\/2025 concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause that directly concerns the appointment of a specific person, namely Olena Valeriivna Tkachuk, to the position of judge of the Poltava District Court of the Poltava Region. The decree refers to articles of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this decree is the direct fact of the appointment of Tkachuk O.V. to the position of judge. This means that from the moment the decree is signed and after taking the oath, Tkachuk O.V. acquires the powers of a judge of the Poltava District Court of the Poltava Region and can administer justice on behalf of Ukraine. \nAccording to the current legislation.<\/p>\n<h3>On Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 947\/2025 concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause directly related to the appointment of a specific person, namely Astapovych Oleksandr Viktorovych, to the position of judge of the Saltivskyi District Court of the city of Kharkiv. The decree is issued on the basis of articles of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Most Important Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe only important provision of this decree is the appointment of Astapovych Oleksandr Viktorovych to the position of judge of the Saltivskyi District Court of the city of Kharkiv. This means that from the date of issuance of the decree, he acquires the powers of a judge in the relevant court.<\/p>\n<h3>On Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 946\/2025 concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause that directly concerns the appointment of a specific person, Voronkova Iryna Hryhorivna, to the position of judge of the Talnivskyi District Court of Cherkasy Oblast. The preamble indicates the constitutional and legislative grounds for such an appointment, including references to articles of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this decree is directly the fact of the appointment of Voronkova I.H. to the position of judge. This means that from the date of issuance of the decree (December 13, 2025), she acquires the powers of a judge in the Talnivskyi District Court of Cherkasy Oblast.<\/p>\n<h3>On Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 945\/2025 of December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause directly related to the appointment of a specific person, namely Khaidarova Inna Oleksiivna, to the position of judge of the Kherson City Court of Kherson Oblast. The basis for issuing the Decree is the provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which regulate the procedure for appointing judges.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this Decree is the direct appointment of Khaidarova Inna Oleksiivna to the position of judge, which gives her the authority to administer justice in the relevant court.<\/p>\n<h3>On Appointment of Judges<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns the appointment of judges to the Western Commercial Court of Appeal. It is issued on the basis of articles of the Constitution of Ukraine, \nthat regulate the appointment of judges. The decree appointed six judges to positions in the specified court.<\/p>\nThe structure of the decree is simple: it consists of a preamble, which contains references to the relevant articles of the Constitution, and one clause listing the names of the judges appointed to the positions. The decree does not contain any amendments to previous regulations, but is an individual act of appointment.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this decree is the direct appointment of the specified persons to the positions of judges, which allows them to administer justice as part of the Western Commercial Court of Appeal.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/943\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 943\/2025 of December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of a judge.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause, which appoints Nataliia Anatoliivna Pavlenko to the position of judge of the Southwestern Commercial Court of Appeal. The decree was issued on the basis of Articles 126, 127 and 128 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe decree is the basis for Nataliia Anatoliivna Pavlenko to begin performing the duties of a judge of the Southwestern Commercial Court of Appeal.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/942\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 942\/2025 concerns the appointment of Judge Leonid Vasylyovych Lichman to the position of judge of the Southwestern Commercial Court of Appeal. The decree was issued on the basis of the articles of the Constitution of Ukraine, which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause, which directly defines the appointment of a specific person to the position of judge. The text of the Decree contains a reference to the relevant articles of the Constitution of Ukraine, which are the legal basis for such appointment.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe main provision of this Decree is the fact of the appointment of Leonid Vasylyovych Lichman to the position of judge of the Southwestern Commercial Court of Appeal. This means that from the date of issuance of the Decree (December 13, 2025), he acquires the powers of a judge in the relevant court.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/941\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of Judges<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 941\/2025, issued on December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of judges to the Fifth Administrative Court of Appeal. According to the Constitution of Ukraine, the President appoints judges to positions.<\/p>\nThe structure of the Decree is simple: it consists of one clause, which contains a list of the surnames and names of the judges appointed to positions in the Fifth Administrative Court of Appeal. The decree does not contain any other provisions or amendments to previous acts.<\/p>\nThe main provision \nThe purpose of this Decree is the direct appointment of these persons to the positions of judges, which allows them to administer justice as part of the Fifth Administrative Court of Appeal.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/940\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 940\/2025 concerns the appointment of a judge.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause, which directly concerns the appointment of a specific person, namely Kosolap Maryna Mykolaivna, to the position of judge of the Sumy Court of Appeal. The decree was issued on the basis of articles of the Constitution of Ukraine that regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Key points for use:**<\/p>\nThe main provision of this decree is the fact of the appointment of Kosolap Maryna Mykolaivna to the position of judge of the Sumy Court of Appeal. This means that from the date of issuance of the decree, she acquires the powers of a judge of the relevant court.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/939\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 939\/2025 of December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause, which appoints Dzhepa Hryhorii Volodymyrovych to the position of judge of the Sumy Court of Appeal.<\/p>\nThe main provision of this decree is the direct appointment of a specific person to the position of judge of the Court of Appeal. This decision is important for ensuring the functioning of the judicial system.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/938\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns personnel issues in the judicial system. It provides for the appointment of a specific person, namely Semchuk Olena Serhiivna, to the position of judge of the Commercial Court of Poltava Oblast.<\/p>\nThe structure of the Decree consists of a preamble, which contains references to the relevant articles of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges”, which are the legal basis for the issuance of this Decree, and one clause that directly concerns the appointment of a judge.<\/p>\nThe main provision of the Decree is the appointment of a person to the position of judge, which is important for ensuring the functioning of the judicial system and access of citizens to justice.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/937\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause, which directly concerns the appointment of a specific person, namely Rybka Lesia Yaroslavivna, to the position of judge of the Bohorodchany District Court of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. The decree refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges” as the legal basis for such an appointment.<\/p>\n**Key points for use:**<\/p>\nThe main provision of this decreThe essence is the appointment of a person to the position of a judge, which is important for the functioning of the judicial system. The decree confirms the legitimacy of a specific person holding the position of a judge and their authority to administer justice.<\/p>\n### **On the Appointment of a Judge**<\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine appoints Ulyana Mykhailivna PLYATSKO to the position of judge of the Commercial Court of the Zakarpattia Oblast. The decision was made on the basis of the articles of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\nThe structure of the Decree is simple: it consists of one clause that directly defines the appointment of a specific person to the position of judge. The Decree is based on the provisions of the Constitution and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which define the procedure for appointing judges.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this Decree is the appointment of a person to the position of judge, which ensures the functioning of the judicial system and the realization of the right to a fair trial.<\/p>\n### **On the Appointment of a Judge**<\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 935\/2025 concerns the appointment of a judge.<\/p>\nThe structure of the Decree consists of one clause, which specifically appoints Oksana Yuriivna SOPIANENKO to the position of judge of the Central Commercial Court of Appeal. The Decree is based on the articles of the Constitution of Ukraine that regulate the appointment of judges, namely Articles 126, 127, and 128.<\/p>\nThe main provision of this Decree is the direct appointment of a specific person to the position of judge of the court of appeal. This decision is important for ensuring the functioning of the judicial system and the consideration of commercial cases at the appellate level.<\/p>\n### **On the Appointment of a Judge**<\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 934\/2025 of December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\nThe Decree consists of one clause, which appoints Yuliia Arturivna Dzhepa to the position of judge of the Central Commercial Court of Appeal.<\/p>\nThe main provision of this decree is the direct appointment of a specific person to the position of judge, which is the realization of the constitutional powers of the President of Ukraine in the field of judicial power.<\/p>\n### **On the Appointment of Judges**<\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 933\/2025 of December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of judges to the Central Commercial Court of Appeal. According to the Constitution of Ukraine, the President has the power to appoint judges. The decree appoints seven new judges to positions in this court.<\/p>\nThe structure of the decree is simple: it consists of a preamble that refers to the relevant articles of the Constitution of Ukraine, and one clause that lists the surnames and first names of the \nof the appointed judges. The decree does not contain any changes compared to previous decrees on the appointment of judges, as it is an individual act concerning specific individuals.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this decree is the direct appointment of the specified persons to the positions of judges of the Central Commercial Court of Appeal, which allows them to administer justice as part of this court.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1426-2025-%D1%80\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Redistribution of Certain State Budget Expenditures Envisaged for the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications for 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the redistribution of state budget expenditures envisaged for the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications for 2025.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe order consists of two clauses. The first clause provides for the redistribution of expenditures within the total volume of budget allocations of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications. This includes reducing expenditures under certain budget programs and increasing them under others, as well as establishing development expenditures under one of the programs. The second clause obliges the Ministry of Finance to make appropriate changes to the state budget schedule.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe most important is the redistribution of funds between different areas of activity of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications. In particular, this concerns programs related to leadership and management in the fields of culture, arts, television, radio broadcasting, and cinematography. Also important is the allocation of funds for development expenditures in the field of cinematography.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1423-2025-%D1%80\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Allocation of Funds from the Reserve Fund of the State Budget for the Implementation of Measures Related to Strengthening the Defense Capability of the State<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! I am explaining the main provisions of this order of the Cabinet of Ministers.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the Order:** \n The order provides for the allocation of a significant amount of funds from the reserve fund of the state budget to the State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure. These funds are intended for financing the current repair and operational maintenance of destroyed or damaged national public roads used for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** \n The order consists of two main clauses. The first clause defines the amount of funds to be allocated (UAH 1,456,165 thousand) and their intended purpose. The second clause assigns to the State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure the obligation to approve the list of roads, agree on the list of expenses, and submit a report on the use of funds. It is important that the list of roads be agreed upon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Digest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation Digest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Establishment of Accounting Prices for Bank Metals The NBU regularly publishes accounting prices for bank metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. 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\nDigest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation<\/title> \n<\/head><\/p>\n<h5>Digest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation<\/h5>\n<h3>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Establishment of Accounting Prices for Bank Metals<\/h3>\nThe NBU regularly publishes accounting prices for bank metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used for accounting purposes by various entities, but the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell these metals at the specified rates.<\/p>\n<h3>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Establishment of the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies and SDRs<\/h3>\nThe NBU daily establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs. These rates are used for accounting and transactions with the State Treasury Service, but do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell currency at these rates.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Preparation for the Second Reading of the Draft Law on Personal Data Protection<\/h3>\nThe Committee on Legal Policy has been designated as the main committee for finalizing the draft law on personal data protection for the second reading. The committee must consider proposals and amendments for the final version of the draft law.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law on Safety and Interoperability of Railway Transport of Ukraine<\/h3>\nThe draft law on railway transport safety has been adopted as a basis. The Committee on Transport and Infrastructure is to finalize the draft law, taking into account the proposals, and submit it for consideration in the second reading, allowing interested parties to submit their proposals.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Return for Revision of the Draft Law on Improving Competiti<\/h3>\n### Bill on Improving Competition in Electricity Generation from Alternative Sources \nThe bill on improving competition in electricity generation has been returned to the Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services for revision. The Committee must consider the amendments and proposals, and the deadline for submitting these amendments has been halved. \n### Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Amending the Session Agenda \nA list of new bills and draft resolutions has been included in the agenda of the Verkhovna Rada session. Among them are draft laws on railway transport safety, amendments to enforcement proceedings, and the fight against organized crime. \n### Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Adopting as a Basis the Bill on Preparing Citizens for National Resistance \nThe bill on preparing citizens for national resistance has been adopted as a basis. The Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence is to finalize the bill, taking into account proposals, and submit it for consideration in the second reading, and existing provisions may be amended. \n### Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Adopting as a Basis the Bill on Honoring the Memory of Those Killed as a Result of the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation \nThe bill on honoring the memory of those killed as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation has been adopted as a basis. The Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy must take into account all amendments and proposals when finalizing the bill. \n### Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Amending the Session Agenda (Additional Bills) \nTwo new bills have been added to the agenda of the Verkhovna Rada session: regarding honoring the memory of those killed as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation and regarding amendments to the Law “On the Unified State<\/p>\n<h3>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>On the accounting price of banking metals<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals as of December 18, 2025. It defines the value of one troy ounce of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in hryvnias. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.<\/p>\nThe structure of the announcement 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. There are no changes compared to previous announcements of this type, as this is a regular publication of the NBU.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is the established accounting prices, as they can be used by various entities for financial accounting, asset valuation, and other transactions related to banking metals.<\/p>\n<h3>On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis document is an official announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishing the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date \u2013 December 18, 2025.<\/p>\nThe structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their numeric and alphabetic codes, the number of currency\/SDR units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to them. It is important to note that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell the specified currencies at these rates. This means that the rate is indicative and used for certain accounting and financial transactions but does not guarantee the possibility of exchanging currency at the specified rate.<\/p>\n<h3>On the peculiarities of preparing for the second reading of the draft Law of Ukraine on the protection of personal data<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis resolution defines the procedure for preparing for the second reading of the draft law on the protection of personal data (reg. No. 8153). The Committee on Legal Policy has been appointed as the lead committee for revision, which must take into account proposals and amendments and submit the draft law for consideration in the second reading. The Committee on Human Rights must transfer the case file of the draft law to the Committee on Legal Policy. Also, paragraph 2 of the Resolution on the adoption of this draft law as a basis is declared invalid.<\/p>\nThe structure of the resolution consists of four points that define: the lead committee, the revision procedure, the transfer of the case file between committees, and the cancellation. \nof the previous provision.<\/p>\nThe most important is the determination of the Committee on Legal Policy as the main one, since it will be responsible for the final version of the bill before the second reading.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4724-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Safety and Interoperability of Railway Transport of Ukraine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine on Safety and Interoperability of Railway Transport of Ukraine. In fact, this decision starts further work on the bill.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe resolution consists of two points. The first point provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft law (reg. No. 14174) submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The second point instructs the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Transport and Infrastructure to finalize the draft law, taking into account the proposals, and submit it for consideration in the second reading.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe most important thing is that the bill has been adopted as a basis, and now the Committee on Transport and Infrastructure has to finalize it. This means that interested parties can submit their proposals and amendments to the bill at the stage of its finalization by the Committee.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4723-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Referral for Second Repeat Reading of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Improvement of Competitive Conditions for Electricity Production from Alternative Energy Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a bill that aims to amend certain laws of Ukraine to improve competition in the production of electricity from alternative sources.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe resolution consists of one point, which provides for the return of the bill (reg. No. 13219) to the relevant committee (Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services) for revision. The Committee is instructed to take into account the amendments and proposals submitted by the subjects of the right of legislative initiative, while the deadline for submitting these amendments is halved. After revision, the bill must be submitted for repeated consideration in the second reading.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nIn fact, this resolution is a procedural decision indicating that the bill requires further processing before final voting.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4722-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Agenda of the Fourteenth Session of the Ninth Convocation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis document is a Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, which amends the agenda of the fourteenth session of the Verkhovna Rada \nof the ninth convocation. In fact, this is a decision to include in the session’s agenda a list of new draft laws and draft resolutions.<\/p>\nThe document structure is simple: The Resolution consists of two points \u2013 a decision to include draft laws in the agenda and on the entry into force of the resolution from the moment of its adoption. The resolution is accompanied by a list of draft laws indicating the registration number, the subject of legislative initiative, the title, and the chairman of the main committee.<\/p>\nThe most important is the list of draft laws to be considered, as it determines which issues will be discussed and decided by the Verkhovna Rada at this session. Among them are draft laws on the safety of railway transport, amendments to enforcement proceedings, the fight against organized crime, as well as an appeal to international organizations regarding the non-admission of Belarusian national teams to sports competitions and a statement on the Day of Local Self-Government.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4721-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Certain Issues of Preparing Citizens for National Resistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law that amends legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the preparation of citizens for national resistance. In fact, the parliament gave the “green light” to further work on this draft law.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe resolution consists of two points. The first point provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Certain Issues of Preparing Citizens for National Resistance (reg. No. 13347). The second point instructs the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on National Security, Defense and Intelligence to revise the draft law taking into account the proposals and submit it for consideration in the second reading.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe most important thing is that the draft law has been adopted as a basis and will be revised. This means that the existing provisions on preparing citizens for national resistance may be changed. Interested parties should follow the further consideration of the draft law and possible changes that will be made.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4719-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Honoring the Memory of Compatriots Who Died as a Result of Armed Aggression by the Russian Federation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law aimed at honoring the memory of Ukrainians who died as a result of armed aggression by the Russian Federation.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:** \nI:<\/p>\n1. The resolution consists of two clauses. \n2. The first clause provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 14144). \n3. The second clause instructs the Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy to finalize the draft law, taking into account amendments and proposals, and submit it for consideration in the second reading.<\/p>\n**Key provisions for use:**<\/p>\n* The resolution is an important step in the process of adopting a law aimed at honoring the memory of fallen compatriots. \n* The Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy must take into account all amendments and proposals when finalizing the draft law. \n* The final text of the law will be determined after the second reading in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/4717-20\"><\/p>\n<h3>**On Amending the Agenda of the Fourteenth Session of the Ninth Convocation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine**<\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis resolution amends the agenda of the fourteenth session of the ninth convocation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, adding two new draft laws to it. One of them concerns honoring the memory of those who died as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation, and the other concerns amending the Law “On the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Those Liable for Military Service, and Reservists.”<\/p>\nThe structure of the resolution consists of two clauses: the first clause directly amends the agenda, and the second determines the date of entry into force of the resolution \u2013 from the moment of its adoption. The resolution includes a list of draft laws indicating the registration number, the subject of legislative initiative, the name of the draft law, and the head of the main committee.<\/p>\nThe most important thing for using this resolution is the list of draft laws included in the session’s agenda, as this determines which issues will be considered and potentially adopted by the Verkhovna Rada.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1425-2025-%D1%80\"><\/p>\n<h3>**On Dismissal of A.V. Teliupa from the Post of Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine**<\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerning personnel matters in executive bodies.<\/p>\n**Essence of the order:** \nOrder No. 1425-r of December 15, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismisses Andrii Volodymyrovych Teliupa from the post of Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine. The basis for dismissal is the official’s own request.<\/p>\n**Structure and main provisions:** \nThe order consists of the title, the preamble containing the date and number, the 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.<\/p>\n**Important provisions for use:** \nThe order is the basis for the termination of labor relations between the state and the specified official. \n### **Issues of the Supervisory Board of the Private Joint-Stock Company “Ukrainian Financial Housing Company”**<\/p>\nThis order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues in the private joint-stock company “Ukrainian Financial Housing Company.”<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe order approves four candidates for the supervisory board of PrJSC “Ukrainian Financial Housing Company.” Three individuals \u2013 Serhii Ivanovych Khodakevych, Illya Volodymyrovych Mykhailov, Patrick Alexander Seifert \u2013 are approved as independent members of the supervisory board, and Andrii Volodymyrovych Teliupa \u2013 as a representative of the state.<\/p>\n**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe order is the basis for the execution of relevant personnel decisions in PrJSC “Ukrainian Financial Housing Company” regarding the appointment of these individuals as members of the supervisory board.<\/p>\n### **On Amending Appendix 3 to the Procedure for Granting Compensation for Destroyed Real Estate Objects**<\/p>\nThis resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends Appendix 3 to the Procedure for Granting Compensation for Destroyed Real Estate Objects. The changes relate exclusively to the coefficient used to calculate the amount of compensation.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe resolution amends Appendix 3 to the Procedure for Granting Compensation, replacing the numerical coefficient for the city of Ternopil, Ternopil region, from “0.765” to “0.94.” This is the only change made by the resolution.<\/p>\n**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe amended coefficient (0.94) will be applied when calculating the amount of compensation for destroyed real estate objects located in the city of Ternopil, Ternopil region. This means that the amount of compensation for owners of real estate in Ternopil that was destroyed will be recalculated taking into account the new coefficient.<\/p>\n### **On the Appointment of a Judge**<\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 948\/2025 concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause that directly concerns the appointment of a specific person, namely Olena Valeriivna Tkachuk, to the position of judge of the Poltava District Court of the Poltava Region. The decree refers to articles of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this decree is the direct fact of the appointment of Tkachuk O.V. to the position of judge. This means that from the moment the decree is signed and after taking the oath, Tkachuk O.V. acquires the powers of a judge of the Poltava District Court of the Poltava Region and can administer justice on behalf of Ukraine. \nAccording to the current legislation.<\/p>\n<h3>On Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 947\/2025 concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause directly related to the appointment of a specific person, namely Astapovych Oleksandr Viktorovych, to the position of judge of the Saltivskyi District Court of the city of Kharkiv. The decree is issued on the basis of articles of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Most Important Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe only important provision of this decree is the appointment of Astapovych Oleksandr Viktorovych to the position of judge of the Saltivskyi District Court of the city of Kharkiv. This means that from the date of issuance of the decree, he acquires the powers of a judge in the relevant court.<\/p>\n<h3>On Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 946\/2025 concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause that directly concerns the appointment of a specific person, Voronkova Iryna Hryhorivna, to the position of judge of the Talnivskyi District Court of Cherkasy Oblast. The preamble indicates the constitutional and legislative grounds for such an appointment, including references to articles of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this decree is directly the fact of the appointment of Voronkova I.H. to the position of judge. This means that from the date of issuance of the decree (December 13, 2025), she acquires the powers of a judge in the Talnivskyi District Court of Cherkasy Oblast.<\/p>\n<h3>On Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 945\/2025 of December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause directly related to the appointment of a specific person, namely Khaidarova Inna Oleksiivna, to the position of judge of the Kherson City Court of Kherson Oblast. The basis for issuing the Decree is the provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which regulate the procedure for appointing judges.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this Decree is the direct appointment of Khaidarova Inna Oleksiivna to the position of judge, which gives her the authority to administer justice in the relevant court.<\/p>\n<h3>On Appointment of Judges<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns the appointment of judges to the Western Commercial Court of Appeal. It is issued on the basis of articles of the Constitution of Ukraine, \nthat regulate the appointment of judges. The decree appointed six judges to positions in the specified court.<\/p>\nThe structure of the decree is simple: it consists of a preamble, which contains references to the relevant articles of the Constitution, and one clause listing the names of the judges appointed to the positions. The decree does not contain any amendments to previous regulations, but is an individual act of appointment.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this decree is the direct appointment of the specified persons to the positions of judges, which allows them to administer justice as part of the Western Commercial Court of Appeal.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/943\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 943\/2025 of December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of a judge.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause, which appoints Nataliia Anatoliivna Pavlenko to the position of judge of the Southwestern Commercial Court of Appeal. The decree was issued on the basis of Articles 126, 127 and 128 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe decree is the basis for Nataliia Anatoliivna Pavlenko to begin performing the duties of a judge of the Southwestern Commercial Court of Appeal.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/942\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 942\/2025 concerns the appointment of Judge Leonid Vasylyovych Lichman to the position of judge of the Southwestern Commercial Court of Appeal. The decree was issued on the basis of the articles of the Constitution of Ukraine, which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause, which directly defines the appointment of a specific person to the position of judge. The text of the Decree contains a reference to the relevant articles of the Constitution of Ukraine, which are the legal basis for such appointment.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe main provision of this Decree is the fact of the appointment of Leonid Vasylyovych Lichman to the position of judge of the Southwestern Commercial Court of Appeal. This means that from the date of issuance of the Decree (December 13, 2025), he acquires the powers of a judge in the relevant court.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/941\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of Judges<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 941\/2025, issued on December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of judges to the Fifth Administrative Court of Appeal. According to the Constitution of Ukraine, the President appoints judges to positions.<\/p>\nThe structure of the Decree is simple: it consists of one clause, which contains a list of the surnames and names of the judges appointed to positions in the Fifth Administrative Court of Appeal. The decree does not contain any other provisions or amendments to previous acts.<\/p>\nThe main provision \nThe purpose of this Decree is the direct appointment of these persons to the positions of judges, which allows them to administer justice as part of the Fifth Administrative Court of Appeal.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/940\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 940\/2025 concerns the appointment of a judge.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause, which directly concerns the appointment of a specific person, namely Kosolap Maryna Mykolaivna, to the position of judge of the Sumy Court of Appeal. The decree was issued on the basis of articles of the Constitution of Ukraine that regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\n**Key points for use:**<\/p>\nThe main provision of this decree is the fact of the appointment of Kosolap Maryna Mykolaivna to the position of judge of the Sumy Court of Appeal. This means that from the date of issuance of the decree, she acquires the powers of a judge of the relevant court.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/939\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 939\/2025 of December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause, which appoints Dzhepa Hryhorii Volodymyrovych to the position of judge of the Sumy Court of Appeal.<\/p>\nThe main provision of this decree is the direct appointment of a specific person to the position of judge of the Court of Appeal. This decision is important for ensuring the functioning of the judicial system.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/938\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns personnel issues in the judicial system. It provides for the appointment of a specific person, namely Semchuk Olena Serhiivna, to the position of judge of the Commercial Court of Poltava Oblast.<\/p>\nThe structure of the Decree consists of a preamble, which contains references to the relevant articles of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges”, which are the legal basis for the issuance of this Decree, and one clause that directly concerns the appointment of a judge.<\/p>\nThe main provision of the Decree is the appointment of a person to the position of judge, which is important for ensuring the functioning of the judicial system and access of citizens to justice.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/937\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Appointment of a Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe decree consists of one clause, which directly concerns the appointment of a specific person, namely Rybka Lesia Yaroslavivna, to the position of judge of the Bohorodchany District Court of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. The decree refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges” as the legal basis for such an appointment.<\/p>\n**Key points for use:**<\/p>\nThe main provision of this decreThe essence is the appointment of a person to the position of a judge, which is important for the functioning of the judicial system. The decree confirms the legitimacy of a specific person holding the position of a judge and their authority to administer justice.<\/p>\n### **On the Appointment of a Judge**<\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine appoints Ulyana Mykhailivna PLYATSKO to the position of judge of the Commercial Court of the Zakarpattia Oblast. The decision was made on the basis of the articles of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which regulate the appointment of judges.<\/p>\nThe structure of the Decree is simple: it consists of one clause that directly defines the appointment of a specific person to the position of judge. The Decree is based on the provisions of the Constitution and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” which define the procedure for appointing judges.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this Decree is the appointment of a person to the position of judge, which ensures the functioning of the judicial system and the realization of the right to a fair trial.<\/p>\n### **On the Appointment of a Judge**<\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 935\/2025 concerns the appointment of a judge.<\/p>\nThe structure of the Decree consists of one clause, which specifically appoints Oksana Yuriivna SOPIANENKO to the position of judge of the Central Commercial Court of Appeal. The Decree is based on the articles of the Constitution of Ukraine that regulate the appointment of judges, namely Articles 126, 127, and 128.<\/p>\nThe main provision of this Decree is the direct appointment of a specific person to the position of judge of the court of appeal. This decision is important for ensuring the functioning of the judicial system and the consideration of commercial cases at the appellate level.<\/p>\n### **On the Appointment of a Judge**<\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 934\/2025 of December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of a judge to a position.<\/p>\nThe Decree consists of one clause, which appoints Yuliia Arturivna Dzhepa to the position of judge of the Central Commercial Court of Appeal.<\/p>\nThe main provision of this decree is the direct appointment of a specific person to the position of judge, which is the realization of the constitutional powers of the President of Ukraine in the field of judicial power.<\/p>\n### **On the Appointment of Judges**<\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 933\/2025 of December 13, 2025, concerns the appointment of judges to the Central Commercial Court of Appeal. According to the Constitution of Ukraine, the President has the power to appoint judges. The decree appoints seven new judges to positions in this court.<\/p>\nThe structure of the decree is simple: it consists of a preamble that refers to the relevant articles of the Constitution of Ukraine, and one clause that lists the surnames and first names of the \nof the appointed judges. The decree does not contain any changes compared to previous decrees on the appointment of judges, as it is an individual act concerning specific individuals.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this decree is the direct appointment of the specified persons to the positions of judges of the Central Commercial Court of Appeal, which allows them to administer justice as part of this court.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1426-2025-%D1%80\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Redistribution of Certain State Budget Expenditures Envisaged for the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications for 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the redistribution of state budget expenditures envisaged for the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications for 2025.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe order consists of two clauses. The first clause provides for the redistribution of expenditures within the total volume of budget allocations of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications. This includes reducing expenditures under certain budget programs and increasing them under others, as well as establishing development expenditures under one of the programs. The second clause obliges the Ministry of Finance to make appropriate changes to the state budget schedule.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe most important is the redistribution of funds between different areas of activity of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications. In particular, this concerns programs related to leadership and management in the fields of culture, arts, television, radio broadcasting, and cinematography. Also important is the allocation of funds for development expenditures in the field of cinematography.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1423-2025-%D1%80\"><\/p>\n<h3>On the Allocation of Funds from the Reserve Fund of the State Budget for the Implementation of Measures Related to Strengthening the Defense Capability of the State<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! I am explaining the main provisions of this order of the Cabinet of Ministers.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the Order:** \n The order provides for the allocation of a significant amount of funds from the reserve fund of the state budget to the State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure. These funds are intended for financing the current repair and operational maintenance of destroyed or damaged national public roads used for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** \n The order consists of two main clauses. The first clause defines the amount of funds to be allocated (UAH 1,456,165 thousand) and their intended purpose. The second clause assigns to the State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure the obligation to approve the list of roads, agree on the list of expenses, and submit a report on the use of funds. It is important that the list of roads be agreed upon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Digest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation Digest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Establishment of Accounting Prices for Bank Metals The NBU regularly publishes accounting prices for bank metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. 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