Digest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation
Accounting Prices for Banking Metals from the NBU (April 14, 2025)
The National Bank of Ukraine has published accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used only for internal NBU operations, in particular for accounting and reporting. These accounting prices are not a fixed rate for the purchase and sale of banking metals; they should be considered as a benchmark for assessing the value of metals in internal operations.
Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies from the NBU (April 14, 2025)
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDRs). These hryvnia exchange rates set by the NBU are used for accounting and operations between the NBU and the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at these rates.
Resolution of the CMU on Remuneration of Civil Servants in the Apparatus of the Legislative Body
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a new remuneration scheme for civil servants in the apparatus of the legislative body. The amounts of official salaries are now determined in accordance with families and levels of positions, defined by a separate catalog. The new scheme of official salaries applies from April 1, 2025.
Order of the President on the Appointment of the Head of the Novopavlivka Village Military Administration
The President of Ukraine has appointed Kostiantyn Anatoliiovych Simonov as the Head of the Novopavlivka Village Military Administration of the Synelnykove Raion, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. He is now officially authorized to manage and organize the activities of the specified military administration.
Order of the President on the Signing of Amendments to the Agreement with the European Investment Bank
The President of Ukraine has authorized Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba to sign the Letter on Amendments to the Financial Agreement with the European Investment Bank. The changes relate to the project “Ukraine Municipal Infrastructure Development Programme”. This means that only this person has the right to sign the Letter on Amendments to the Financial Agreement.
Decree of the President on the Position of First Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Strategic Industries
The President of Ukraine has amended the list of positions that can be filled by military personnel in state bodies. Now, the position of First Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine can be held by a colonel. This expands the possibilities of involving military specialists in the management of strategically important industries.
Decree of the President on the Position of Deputy Minister for Digital Development in the Ministry of Strategic Industries
The President of Ukraine has allowed the involvement of military personnel in the position of Deputy Minister for Digital Development in the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine for the period of martial law. The maximum military rank for this position is colonel.
Resolution of the CMU on Deregulation of Space Activities
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has abolished the requirement to obtain permits for conducting negotiations with foreign entities regarding space activities. Now, Ukrainian enterprises will be able to conclude international agreements in the space sector more easily and quickly. The emphasis is on the registration of agreements concluded between Ukrainian and foreign entities.
Order of the President on the Delegation for Negotiations with the EIB on the “Ukraine Recovery Programme III”
The President of Ukraine has created a delegation for negotiations with the European Investment Bank on the conclusion of the financial agreement “Ukraine Recovery Programme III” (Tranche B). The delegation includes representatives of various ministries, and the directives for negotiations are confidential. It is important that the composition of the delegation is responsible for reaching agreements.
Order of the President on the Delegation for Negotiations with the EIB on the Restoration of Water Supply and Sewerage
The President of Ukraine has created a delegation for negotiations with the European Investment Bank on attracting financing for the project “Restoration of Water Supply and Sewerage of Ukraine”. The delegation includes representatives of various ministries and departments. The delegation has clear instructions on conducting negotiations and achieving certain goals.
Order of the CMU on the Cancellation of Obsolete Orders of Ministries
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has canceled a significant number of obsolete and irrelevant orders of ministries and other central executive bodies. This should simplify doing business and reduce the administrative burden on entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs should familiarize themselves with the list of canceled orders to ensure that their activities are no longer regulated by these acts.
Order of the President on the Delegation for Negotiations with the Council of Europe Development Bank on Compensation for Destroyed Housing
The President of Ukraine has created a delegation to conduct negotiations with the Council of Europe Development Bank on a framework loan agreement for the project “HOME: Compensation for Destroyed Housing”. The delegation officially represents Ukraine in the negotiations and has the right to make decisions within the approved directives.
Resolution of the NBU on Reinforcement of Cash Desks of Systemically Important Banks with Foreign Currency
The National Bank of Ukraine has determined the procedure according to which it carries out operations to reinforce the cash desks of systemically important banks with cash foreign currency in exchange for non-cash currency. Reinforcement operations are available only to systemically important banks that pay a commission fee to the NBU. The NBU has the right to distribute funds among banks in proportion to their applications if the amount is insufficient to satisfy all applications in full.
Resolution of the NBU on Amendments to the Regulation on Inspection Audits of Banks
The National Bank of Ukraine has amended the Regulation on the Organization and Conduct of Inspection Audits of Banks. The changes concern the clarification of terminology, procedural issues, the powers of members of the inspection group, the procedure for notifying banks about inspections, and actions in case of obstruction of their conduct. It is important to monitor the information on the NBU website regarding the inclusion of banks in the inspection plan.
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on Amendments to the Regulation on the Activities of the Medical (Military-Medical) Commission of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has amended the Regulation on the Activities of the Medical (Military-Medical) Commission. The changes concern the procedure for conducting medical examinations, determining fitness for service in the police and military service, as well as establishing the causal relationship of diseases and injuries. Medical expertise is carried out for a fee in certain cases, the terms for conducting medical examinations are clearly established, and the conclusions of doctors regarding the suitability of candidates for service are clarified.
Procedure for Creating a Multidisciplinary Working Group for the Development of Medical and Technological Documents
The procedure for creating and operating a multidisciplinary working group for the development of medical and technological documents for the standardization of medical and rehabilitation care has been determined. The group is a temporary body under the Ministry of Health, which involves specialists of various specialties and representatives of patients.
Procedure for Developing Indicators for Assessing the Quality of Medical and Rehabilitation Care
It has been determined how to develop indicators for assessing the quality of medical and rehabilitation care in Ukraine. Indicators must be clear, measurable, and objective so that they can be used to assess the quality of medical care. The results of indicator monitoring should be used to improve medical practice and improve the quality of services for patients.
Order of the Ministry of Health on Expanding the Standardization of Medical Care to Rehabilitation Care
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has expanded standardization to include not only medical but also rehabilitation care. The changes concern the clarification of terminology and the updating of requirements for the content of medical and technological documents. This is an important step for the development of the rehabilitation system in Ukraine.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
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1. **Essence of the document:** This is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the established accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) for a specific date – April 14, 2025. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not oblige the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
2. **Structure and main provisions:** The notification contains a table with information on each banking metal, namely:
* Numeric and alphabetic code (international designation of the metal).
* Number of troy ounces (one).
* Name of the banking metal.
* Accounting price in hryvnias per one troy ounce.
It is important that these prices are precisely accounting prices, not market prices, and are used by the NBU for internal operations and reporting.
3. **Main provisions for use:** The most important thing is to understand that the specified accounting prices are not a fixed rate for the purchase and sale of banking metals. They serve as a benchmark for assessing the value of metals in the NBU’s accounting operations and may be used by other institutions for similar purposes.
On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies
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1. **Essence of the document:** This is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDR) for a specific date – April 14, 2025. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU’s transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided for by law. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at these rates.
2. **Document structure:** The document is a table containing the following data:
* Numeric currency code
* Alphabetic currency code
* Number of currency/SDR units
* Name of currency/SDR
* Official exchange rate of the hryvnia to the corresponding currency/SDR
The document presents a list of the main foreign currencies and SDRs for which the official exchange rate of the hryvnia has been established. Compared to previous versions, the structure of the document remains unchanged, only the exchange rates change according to the current economic situation.
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3. **Key provisions for use:**
* The official exchange rates indicated in the notification are used for accounting purposes.
* These exchange rates are applied when conducting operations between the NBU and the SCSA.
* The exchange rates may be used in other cases stipulated by the legislation of Ukraine.
* It is important to remember that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at these rates.
Some Issues of Remuneration of Civil Servants of the Apparatus of the Legislative Body
Good day! Let’s consider this resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution establishes a new remuneration scheme for civil servants working in the apparatus of the legislative body. It determines the amounts of official salaries depending on families and levels of positions. The levels of positions are determined by a separate catalog approved by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The resolution consists of three clauses.
* The first clause approves the scheme of official salaries.
* The second clause stipulates that the levels of positions are determined according to the catalog of typical positions, approved by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
* The third clause establishes the date of entry into force of the resolution – from the day of publication, but it applies from April 1, 2025.
* The scheme of official salaries is appended to the resolution.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* Civil servants of the apparatus of the legislative body should pay attention to the new scheme of official salaries to understand how their salary will change.
* It is important to take into account that the level of the position is determined by a separate catalog, approved by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, therefore it is necessary to check your position with this catalog.
* The resolution applies from April 1, 2025, therefore changes in remuneration should be expected from this date.
On the Appointment of K. Simonov as the Head of the Novopavlivka Rural Military Administration of the Synelnykove District of the Dnipropetrovsk Region
Good day! Order of the President of Ukraine No. 26/2025-rp dated April 10, 2025, concerns personnel issues in the field of military administration.
**Essence of the Order:**
By this order, the President of Ukraine appoints a specific person, namely Kostiantyn Anatoliyovych Simonov, to the position of the head
of the NovoPavlivka Village Military Administration of the Synelnykove Raion, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The order is an act of individual action aimed at implementing the President’s powers regarding the formation of military administrations.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of a preamble, which states the basis for issuing the act, and an operative part, which contains the decision on the appointment. The text clearly indicates the last name, first name, and patronymic of the person being appointed, as well as the name of the position and the administrative-territorial unit where they will perform their duties.
**Important Provisions for Use:**
The main provision is the direct fact of the appointment of Simonov K.A. to the position of Head of the NovoPavlivka Village Military Administration. This means that from the date of issuance of the order, this person is authorized to manage and organize the activities of the specified military administration within the competence defined by current legislation.
On Authorizing O. Kubeba to Sign Letter of Amendment No. 4 to the Finance Contract (Project “Ukraine Municipal Infrastructure Development Programme”) between Ukraine and the European Investment Bank
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1. **Essence of the Order:** This document authorizes a specific official, namely the Vice Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine – Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine Oleksiy Kubeba, to sign the Letter of Amendment to the financial agreement with the European Investment Bank. The agreement concerns the project “Ukraine Municipal Infrastructure Development Programme”.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The order consists of one paragraph that clearly identifies the person authorized to sign the mentioned letter of amendment. The document does not contain any additional conditions or provisions, but merely states the fact of granting powers. There are no changes compared to previous versions, as this is a one-time order.
3. **Important Provisions for Use:** The key point is that only the specified person has the right to sign Letter of Amendment No. 4 to the Finance Contract. This must be taken into account in the implementation of the project “Ukraine Municipal Infrastructure Development Programme” and in the document flow with the European Investment Bank.
<stro**On Amending the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 126/2017 of May 3, 2017**
Good day! Now I will briefly tell you about this Presidential Decree.
1. **Essence of the Decree:**
The Decree amends the list of positions that can be filled by military personnel in state bodies, in particular, adds the position of the First Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, which can be held by a colonel.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Decree consists of two points. The first point amends the List of positions approved by Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 126/2017 of May 3, 2017, by adding a new section regarding the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine. This section specifies the position “First Deputy Minister” and the corresponding maximum military rank – “Colonel”. The second point stipulates that the Decree comes into force on the day of its publication.
3. **Key points for use:**
The most important thing is that now the position of the First Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine can be held by a serviceman with the rank of colonel. This expands the possibilities for involving military specialists in the management of strategically important industries.
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**On Amending the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 126/2017 of May 3, 2017**
Good day! I will be happy to help you understand this Presidential Decree.
1. **Essence of the Decree:** The Decree amends the list of positions that can be filled by military personnel in state bodies, in particular, adds the position of Deputy Minister for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization in the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine. This position may be filled by a serviceman during the period of martial law, and a maximum military rank of colonel is established for it.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The Decree consists of two points.
* Point 1 amends the List of positions approved by Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 126/2017, by adding a new section regarding the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine.
* Point 2 defines the date of entry into force of the Decree – from the date of its publication.
* The changes concern the possibility of replacing the position of deputy minister by a serviceman (for the period of martial law) and in
