Legislative Digest<\/title> \n<\/head><\/p>\n<h5>Legislative Digest<\/h5>\n<h3>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals<\/h3>\nThe National Bank of Ukraine has established accounting prices for bank metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) as of May 5, 2026. These prices are determined in hryvnias per troy ounce of each metal and are intended for accounting and reporting by financial institutions, determining the value of collateral, and calculating customs payments. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at these accounting prices.<\/p>\n<h3>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia<\/h3>\nThe National Bank of Ukraine has established the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs as of May 5, 2026. These rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and other cases provided by law. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at this rate.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Circulation of Narcotic Drugs<\/h3>\nThe government has simplified the circulation of narcotic drugs in military units in the combat zone, exempting them from the requirements for obtaining permits to use facilities and premises for the circulation of narcotic drugs during martial law and 60 days after its completion. The list of persons who can prescribe these drugs has also been expanded, including servicemen who have the right to provide tactical pre-hospital care. The conditions for providing medicines at these facilities are determined by the Ministry of Defense in coordination with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Organizing Interaction<\/h3>\nThe Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has expanded the concept of international military assistance to include financial resources. In \nFrom now on, the procurement of goods, works, and services for defense purposes at the expense of these funds will be coordinated by the Ministry of Defense, and carried out by the “Defense Procurement Agency,” unless otherwise provided by the terms of assistance or legislation. Purchased goods and services must be transferred directly to the security and defense forces.<\/p>\n<h3>Decree of the President of Ukraine on \u043f\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0432\u043e\u0454\u043d\u043d\u044f military rank<\/h3>\nThe President of Ukraine has awarded the military rank of Brigadier General to Colonel Volodymyr Valeriyovych Kulagin. This decision is the basis for making appropriate changes to personnel documents and records.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Ensuring the Supply of Electricity to Protected Consumers<\/h3>\nThe Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for obtaining the status of a protected consumer for heat, water supply and sewerage enterprises. For electricity settlements, protected consumers must open a special account with an authorized bank. Violation of the requirements for the use of a special account may result in the loss of protected consumer status and termination or restriction of electricity supply.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the List of Public Authorities Subject to Free Protection by the National Guard of Ukraine<\/h3>\nThe government has amended the list of state authorities that are protected free of charge by the National Guard of Ukraine. The Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine has been removed from the list, and the Office of the Military Ombudsman has been included in it.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Providing Military Personnel with Clothing<\/h3>\nThe government has obliged to provide military personnel, called up during mobilization or recruited under contract, with personal hygiene products at once.<\/p>\n<h3>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n### **On the accounting price of banking metals**<\/p>\nThis document is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for banking metals, namely gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n**Structure and main provisions:**<\/p>\nThe notification contains a table where for each metal the following is indicated:<\/p>\n* Digital code \n* Letter code \n* Number of troy ounces (always 1) \n* Name of the banking metal \n* Accounting price in hryvnias per troy ounce<\/p>\nAn important note is that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified accounting prices.<\/p>\n**Key provisions for use:**<\/p>\nThe accounting prices established by the NBU can be used for:<\/p>\n* Accounting and reporting of financial institutions. \n* Determining the value of collateral, if the collateral is banking metals. \n* Calculating duties and other payments related to transactions with banking metals. \n* Indicative orientation of market participants.<\/p>\n### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**<\/p>\nThis is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (special drawing rights) for a specific date \u2013 May 5, 2026. The document provides a list of currencies, their codes (numerical and alphabetical), the number of currency units, the name and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia for each of them.<\/p>\nThe structure of the notification is simple: it is a table where each currency is represented by a separate row with the corresponding data. It is important to note that these rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases provided for by law.<\/p>\nMost importantly, the National Bank of Ukraine does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates. This means that the official rate may differ from the market rate at which foreign exchange transactions are carried out.<\/p>\n### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Acquisition, Transportation, Storage, Dispensing, Use and Destruction of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursors in Healthcare Facilities**<\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Procedure for the Circulation of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursors in Healthcare Facilities.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of changes:** \n The resolution introduces changes to the procedure for the circulation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors in healthcare \nin healthcare, in particular, simplifies the requirements for military units providing medical care in the combat zone, and expands the list of persons who can prescribe these drugs.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and main provisions:** \n The changes concern two main points of the Procedure. Point 9 is supplemented by provisions that exempt military units of the first and second levels of medical support (R1, R2) from the requirements for obtaining permission to use facilities and premises for the circulation of narcotic drugs during martial law and 60 days after its completion. It is also determined that the conditions for providing medicines at these facilities are determined by the Ministry of Defense in coordination with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Point 26 expands the list of persons who can prescribe narcotic drugs, including servicemen (employees) of security and defense forces who have the right to provide tactical pre-hospital care. The forms of accounting for the prescription of drugs for various categories of patients are also specified.<\/p>\n3. **The most important provisions:** \n The most important is the simplification of the procedure for the use of narcotic drugs in military units under martial law, which will allow for more prompt provision of necessary medical care to the wounded. Also important is the expansion of the range of persons who can prescribe these drugs, which is especially important in conditions of limited access to doctors.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/561-2026-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Procedure for Organizing Interaction of Central Executive Authorities, Other State Bodies Regarding Attraction, Receipt, Transfer, Accounting, Monitoring and Control over the Use of International Military Assistance to Meet the Needs of Security and Defense Forces during Martial Law<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! I will be happy to help you understand this resolution.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the Law:** \n The resolution amends the existing procedure for interaction of authorities regarding attraction, receipt, accounting and control over the use of international military assistance. The key change is the inclusion of financial resources (in national and foreign currency) in the list of assistance covered by this procedure. Also, the resolution defines the mechanism for procurement of defense goods, works and services at the expense of these financial resources, in particular through the “Defense Procurement Agency”.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and main provisions:** \n The resolution amends the Procedure for Organizing Interaction of Central Executive Authorities, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 168 of February 13, 2024. Main changes:<\/p>\n* **Expansion** \nHere is the translation of the provided legal texts:<\/p>\n**Clarification of International Military Aid Definition:** Now includes financial resources. \n* **Terminology Refinement:** Added references to the definitions of “defense goods,” “defense works,” and “defense services” from the Law of Ukraine “On Defense Procurement.” \n* **Regulated Procurement Process Using Financial Assistance:** The Ministry of Defense coordinates the process, collects proposals from other bodies, agrees on lists with the partner state, and approves them. \n* **Designated Procurement Executor:** The state enterprise “Defense Procurement Agency” carries out procurement, unless otherwise provided by the terms of assistance or legislation. \n* **Established Procedure for Transferring Purchased Goods\/Services:** Directly to the Armed Forces and other components of the security and defense forces.<\/p>\n3. **Key Provisions for Implementation:**<\/p>\n* **Financial Resources as Part of Assistance:** The procedure now also applies to funds provided as military assistance. \n* **Coordination through the Ministry of Defense:** The Ministry of Defense is responsible for collecting proposals and agreeing on procurement lists with partner states. \n* **”Defense Procurement Agency” as the Main Procurer:** Unless there are other conditions, this agency carries out procurement using financial assistance. \n* **Targeted Use:** Purchased goods and services must be transferred directly to the security and defense forces. \n* **Special Procedure for Intelligence:** Procurement carried out by intelligence agencies using assistance is regulated separately.<\/p>\nI hope this helps you better understand the essence of this resolution!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/353\/2026\"><\/p>\n<h3>**On Conferring a Military Rank**<\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine confers the military rank of Brigadier General to Colonel Volodymyr Valeriyovych Kulagin.<\/p>\n**Structure and Key Provisions:** The decree consists of one clause, which directly confers the military rank. The decree does not contain additional provisions or amendments to existing regulations.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Implementation:** The decree is the basis for making changes to personnel documents and records relating to Volodymyr Valeriyovych Kulagin, as well as for relevant changes in the structure and activities of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/557-2026-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>**On Amending the Procedure for Ensuring the Supply of Electricity to Protected Consumers**<\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Procedure for Ensuring the Supply of Electricity \nSupply of Electricity to Protected Consumers.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of changes:** \n The resolution introduces changes to the procedure for providing electricity to protected consumers, especially those operating in the fields of heat, water supply and sewerage. It defines the procedure for obtaining the status of a protected consumer for these enterprises, as well as introduces the requirement to open a special account for electricity payments.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and main provisions:** \n The changes concern paragraphs 7, 9, 11, 12, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 of the Procedure. Key innovations include:<\/p>\n* Simplifying the procedure for obtaining the status of a protected consumer for heat, water supply and sewerage enterprises through an appeal to the Interdepartmental Commission. \n* The requirement to open a special account in an authorized bank for electricity payments by protected consumers. \n* Clarification of the grounds for revoking the status of a protected consumer, in particular, in case of violation of the requirements for the use of a special account. \n* Establishing the specifics of the application of measures to terminate or limit electricity supply in case of violation of the requirements for a special account.<\/p>\n3. **The most important provisions:** \n The most important provisions are those relating to heat, water supply and sewerage enterprises, namely:<\/p>\n* Simplified procedure for obtaining the status of a protected consumer. \n* Mandatory opening and use of a special account for electricity payments. \n* The risk of losing the status of a protected consumer in case of violation of the rules for using a special account, which may lead to termination or restriction of electricity supply.<\/p>\nI hope this helps you better understand the essence of the changes!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/556-2026-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Annex to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 971 of November 25, 2015<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces amendments to the list of state authorities subject to free protection by the National Guard of Ukraine.<\/p>\n**Structure and main provisions:**<\/p>\nThe Resolution consists of a short introductory part and one clause that directly amends the annex to Resolution No. 971 of the Cabinet of Ministers of November 25, 2015. The changes consist of excluding the Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine from the list and including the Office of the Military Ombudsman in it.<\/p>\n**Key provisions for use:**<\/p>\nFor the practical application of this resolution, it is important to take into account that the Ministry for Reintegration \nrations of temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are no longer included in the list of bodies protected by the National Guard on a free basis, while the Office of the Military Ombudsman, on the contrary, is included in this list.<\/p>\n[https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/555-2026-%D0%BF](https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/555-2026-%D0%BF)<\/p>\n### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Providing Servicemen with Clothing, Medical, Psychological and Social Support, Taking into Account the Needs of Women and Men**<\/p>\nGood day! I am happy to help you understand this document.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the law:** This resolution amends the existing procedure for providing servicemen, in particular those called up during mobilization or serving under contract. The main change is to provide them with personal hygiene products.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and main provisions:** \n * The resolution amends the Procedure for Providing Servicemen with Clothing, Medical, Psychological and Social Support, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1234 of October 29, 2024. \n * Servicemen called up during mobilization or hired under contract are provided with personal hygiene products once. \n * Appendix 2 has been added, which contains a list of personal hygiene products provided to servicemen. \n * In case of refusal to receive hygiene products, monetary compensation is not paid.<\/p>\n3. **Most important provisions:** \n * Servicemen who are called up for service during mobilization, for a special period, as well as contract soldiers, from the moment they are included in the lists of personnel of the military unit, **must be provided with personal hygiene products once**. This is important because it defines the state’s specific obligation to provide for the military. \n * Appendix 2 defines a clear list of hygiene products that must be provided, including a towel, razor, toothpaste, shampoo, and other necessities. Pads are additionally provided for women. This is important for understanding the scope of provision. \n * It is important that **refusal to receive these funds does not provide for monetary compensation**.<\/p>\nI hope this helped you better understand this regulation!<\/p>\n[https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/552-2026-%D0%BF](https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/552-2026-%D0%BF)<\/p>\n### **On Amendments to the List of Central Executive Bodies, Other State Bodies Responsible for the Implementation of Obligations Arising from Ukraine’s Membership in International Organizations**<\/p>\nGood day! 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\nLegislative Digest<\/title> \n<\/head><\/p>\n<h5>Legislative Digest<\/h5>\n<h3>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals<\/h3>\nThe National Bank of Ukraine has established accounting prices for bank metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) as of May 5, 2026. These prices are determined in hryvnias per troy ounce of each metal and are intended for accounting and reporting by financial institutions, determining the value of collateral, and calculating customs payments. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at these accounting prices.<\/p>\n<h3>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia<\/h3>\nThe National Bank of Ukraine has established the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs as of May 5, 2026. These rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and other cases provided by law. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at this rate.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Circulation of Narcotic Drugs<\/h3>\nThe government has simplified the circulation of narcotic drugs in military units in the combat zone, exempting them from the requirements for obtaining permits to use facilities and premises for the circulation of narcotic drugs during martial law and 60 days after its completion. The list of persons who can prescribe these drugs has also been expanded, including servicemen who have the right to provide tactical pre-hospital care. The conditions for providing medicines at these facilities are determined by the Ministry of Defense in coordination with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Organizing Interaction<\/h3>\nThe Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has expanded the concept of international military assistance to include financial resources. In \nFrom now on, the procurement of goods, works, and services for defense purposes at the expense of these funds will be coordinated by the Ministry of Defense, and carried out by the “Defense Procurement Agency,” unless otherwise provided by the terms of assistance or legislation. Purchased goods and services must be transferred directly to the security and defense forces.<\/p>\n<h3>Decree of the President of Ukraine on \u043f\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0432\u043e\u0454\u043d\u043d\u044f military rank<\/h3>\nThe President of Ukraine has awarded the military rank of Brigadier General to Colonel Volodymyr Valeriyovych Kulagin. This decision is the basis for making appropriate changes to personnel documents and records.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Ensuring the Supply of Electricity to Protected Consumers<\/h3>\nThe Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for obtaining the status of a protected consumer for heat, water supply and sewerage enterprises. For electricity settlements, protected consumers must open a special account with an authorized bank. Violation of the requirements for the use of a special account may result in the loss of protected consumer status and termination or restriction of electricity supply.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the List of Public Authorities Subject to Free Protection by the National Guard of Ukraine<\/h3>\nThe government has amended the list of state authorities that are protected free of charge by the National Guard of Ukraine. The Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine has been removed from the list, and the Office of the Military Ombudsman has been included in it.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Providing Military Personnel with Clothing<\/h3>\nThe government has obliged to provide military personnel, called up during mobilization or recruited under contract, with personal hygiene products at once.<\/p>\n<h3>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n### **On the accounting price of banking metals**<\/p>\nThis document is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for banking metals, namely gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n**Structure and main provisions:**<\/p>\nThe notification contains a table where for each metal the following is indicated:<\/p>\n* Digital code \n* Letter code \n* Number of troy ounces (always 1) \n* Name of the banking metal \n* Accounting price in hryvnias per troy ounce<\/p>\nAn important note is that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified accounting prices.<\/p>\n**Key provisions for use:**<\/p>\nThe accounting prices established by the NBU can be used for:<\/p>\n* Accounting and reporting of financial institutions. \n* Determining the value of collateral, if the collateral is banking metals. \n* Calculating duties and other payments related to transactions with banking metals. \n* Indicative orientation of market participants.<\/p>\n### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**<\/p>\nThis is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (special drawing rights) for a specific date \u2013 May 5, 2026. The document provides a list of currencies, their codes (numerical and alphabetical), the number of currency units, the name and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia for each of them.<\/p>\nThe structure of the notification is simple: it is a table where each currency is represented by a separate row with the corresponding data. It is important to note that these rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases provided for by law.<\/p>\nMost importantly, the National Bank of Ukraine does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates. This means that the official rate may differ from the market rate at which foreign exchange transactions are carried out.<\/p>\n### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Acquisition, Transportation, Storage, Dispensing, Use and Destruction of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursors in Healthcare Facilities**<\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Procedure for the Circulation of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursors in Healthcare Facilities.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of changes:** \n The resolution introduces changes to the procedure for the circulation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors in healthcare \nin healthcare, in particular, simplifies the requirements for military units providing medical care in the combat zone, and expands the list of persons who can prescribe these drugs.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and main provisions:** \n The changes concern two main points of the Procedure. Point 9 is supplemented by provisions that exempt military units of the first and second levels of medical support (R1, R2) from the requirements for obtaining permission to use facilities and premises for the circulation of narcotic drugs during martial law and 60 days after its completion. It is also determined that the conditions for providing medicines at these facilities are determined by the Ministry of Defense in coordination with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Point 26 expands the list of persons who can prescribe narcotic drugs, including servicemen (employees) of security and defense forces who have the right to provide tactical pre-hospital care. The forms of accounting for the prescription of drugs for various categories of patients are also specified.<\/p>\n3. **The most important provisions:** \n The most important is the simplification of the procedure for the use of narcotic drugs in military units under martial law, which will allow for more prompt provision of necessary medical care to the wounded. Also important is the expansion of the range of persons who can prescribe these drugs, which is especially important in conditions of limited access to doctors.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/561-2026-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Procedure for Organizing Interaction of Central Executive Authorities, Other State Bodies Regarding Attraction, Receipt, Transfer, Accounting, Monitoring and Control over the Use of International Military Assistance to Meet the Needs of Security and Defense Forces during Martial Law<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! I will be happy to help you understand this resolution.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the Law:** \n The resolution amends the existing procedure for interaction of authorities regarding attraction, receipt, accounting and control over the use of international military assistance. The key change is the inclusion of financial resources (in national and foreign currency) in the list of assistance covered by this procedure. Also, the resolution defines the mechanism for procurement of defense goods, works and services at the expense of these financial resources, in particular through the “Defense Procurement Agency”.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and main provisions:** \n The resolution amends the Procedure for Organizing Interaction of Central Executive Authorities, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 168 of February 13, 2024. Main changes:<\/p>\n* **Expansion** \nHere is the translation of the provided legal texts:<\/p>\n**Clarification of International Military Aid Definition:** Now includes financial resources. \n* **Terminology Refinement:** Added references to the definitions of “defense goods,” “defense works,” and “defense services” from the Law of Ukraine “On Defense Procurement.” \n* **Regulated Procurement Process Using Financial Assistance:** The Ministry of Defense coordinates the process, collects proposals from other bodies, agrees on lists with the partner state, and approves them. \n* **Designated Procurement Executor:** The state enterprise “Defense Procurement Agency” carries out procurement, unless otherwise provided by the terms of assistance or legislation. \n* **Established Procedure for Transferring Purchased Goods\/Services:** Directly to the Armed Forces and other components of the security and defense forces.<\/p>\n3. **Key Provisions for Implementation:**<\/p>\n* **Financial Resources as Part of Assistance:** The procedure now also applies to funds provided as military assistance. \n* **Coordination through the Ministry of Defense:** The Ministry of Defense is responsible for collecting proposals and agreeing on procurement lists with partner states. \n* **”Defense Procurement Agency” as the Main Procurer:** Unless there are other conditions, this agency carries out procurement using financial assistance. \n* **Targeted Use:** Purchased goods and services must be transferred directly to the security and defense forces. \n* **Special Procedure for Intelligence:** Procurement carried out by intelligence agencies using assistance is regulated separately.<\/p>\nI hope this helps you better understand the essence of this resolution!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/353\/2026\"><\/p>\n<h3>**On Conferring a Military Rank**<\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decree of the President of Ukraine confers the military rank of Brigadier General to Colonel Volodymyr Valeriyovych Kulagin.<\/p>\n**Structure and Key Provisions:** The decree consists of one clause, which directly confers the military rank. The decree does not contain additional provisions or amendments to existing regulations.<\/p>\n**Key Provisions for Implementation:** The decree is the basis for making changes to personnel documents and records relating to Volodymyr Valeriyovych Kulagin, as well as for relevant changes in the structure and activities of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/557-2026-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>**On Amending the Procedure for Ensuring the Supply of Electricity to Protected Consumers**<\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Procedure for Ensuring the Supply of Electricity \nSupply of Electricity to Protected Consumers.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of changes:** \n The resolution introduces changes to the procedure for providing electricity to protected consumers, especially those operating in the fields of heat, water supply and sewerage. It defines the procedure for obtaining the status of a protected consumer for these enterprises, as well as introduces the requirement to open a special account for electricity payments.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and main provisions:** \n The changes concern paragraphs 7, 9, 11, 12, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 of the Procedure. Key innovations include:<\/p>\n* Simplifying the procedure for obtaining the status of a protected consumer for heat, water supply and sewerage enterprises through an appeal to the Interdepartmental Commission. \n* The requirement to open a special account in an authorized bank for electricity payments by protected consumers. \n* Clarification of the grounds for revoking the status of a protected consumer, in particular, in case of violation of the requirements for the use of a special account. \n* Establishing the specifics of the application of measures to terminate or limit electricity supply in case of violation of the requirements for a special account.<\/p>\n3. **The most important provisions:** \n The most important provisions are those relating to heat, water supply and sewerage enterprises, namely:<\/p>\n* Simplified procedure for obtaining the status of a protected consumer. \n* Mandatory opening and use of a special account for electricity payments. \n* The risk of losing the status of a protected consumer in case of violation of the rules for using a special account, which may lead to termination or restriction of electricity supply.<\/p>\nI hope this helps you better understand the essence of the changes!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/556-2026-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Annex to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 971 of November 25, 2015<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces amendments to the list of state authorities subject to free protection by the National Guard of Ukraine.<\/p>\n**Structure and main provisions:**<\/p>\nThe Resolution consists of a short introductory part and one clause that directly amends the annex to Resolution No. 971 of the Cabinet of Ministers of November 25, 2015. The changes consist of excluding the Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine from the list and including the Office of the Military Ombudsman in it.<\/p>\n**Key provisions for use:**<\/p>\nFor the practical application of this resolution, it is important to take into account that the Ministry for Reintegration \nrations of temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are no longer included in the list of bodies protected by the National Guard on a free basis, while the Office of the Military Ombudsman, on the contrary, is included in this list.<\/p>\n[https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/555-2026-%D0%BF](https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/555-2026-%D0%BF)<\/p>\n### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Providing Servicemen with Clothing, Medical, Psychological and Social Support, Taking into Account the Needs of Women and Men**<\/p>\nGood day! I am happy to help you understand this document.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the law:** This resolution amends the existing procedure for providing servicemen, in particular those called up during mobilization or serving under contract. The main change is to provide them with personal hygiene products.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and main provisions:** \n * The resolution amends the Procedure for Providing Servicemen with Clothing, Medical, Psychological and Social Support, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1234 of October 29, 2024. \n * Servicemen called up during mobilization or hired under contract are provided with personal hygiene products once. \n * Appendix 2 has been added, which contains a list of personal hygiene products provided to servicemen. \n * In case of refusal to receive hygiene products, monetary compensation is not paid.<\/p>\n3. **Most important provisions:** \n * Servicemen who are called up for service during mobilization, for a special period, as well as contract soldiers, from the moment they are included in the lists of personnel of the military unit, **must be provided with personal hygiene products once**. This is important because it defines the state’s specific obligation to provide for the military. \n * Appendix 2 defines a clear list of hygiene products that must be provided, including a towel, razor, toothpaste, shampoo, and other necessities. Pads are additionally provided for women. This is important for understanding the scope of provision. \n * It is important that **refusal to receive these funds does not provide for monetary compensation**.<\/p>\nI hope this helped you better understand this regulation!<\/p>\n[https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/552-2026-%D0%BF](https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/552-2026-%D0%BF)<\/p>\n### **On Amendments to the List of Central Executive Bodies, Other State Bodies Responsible for the Implementation of Obligations Arising from Ukraine’s Membership in International Organizations**<\/p>\nGood day! Now I will explain everything to you.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the law:** This resolution amends the list<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Legislative Digest Legislative Digest Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals The National Bank of Ukraine has established accounting prices for bank metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) as of May 5, 2026. 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