Changes in Defense and Security Sector:
– Import of components for production of drones, counter-technical intelligence systems, and demining equipment is exempted from import duty and VAT for the period of martial law.
– Deferments from military service mobilization, previously granted through the Ministry of Economy or “Diia”, are extended for 1 month (but not later than February 28, 2025).
– The 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been awarded the honorary title “Velykyi Luh”.
Changes in Healthcare and Social Protection:
– Medical and social expertise system has been reformed – international standards for assessing functional capabilities of persons with disabilities have been introduced, replacing the old disability group system.
– Three new items have been added to the list of medications purchased under managed access agreements: Brigatinib (180 mg and 30 mg) and Tofacitinib (5 mg).
– 76.6 million UAH have been redistributed in the Ministry of Health budget: expenses for sanatoriums reduced, financing for specialized medical assistance increased.
Changes in Public Administration:
– ARMA (Asset Recovery and Management Agency) has gained access to the Unified State Register of Civil Servants’ Declarations to identify and trace assets from corruption crimes.
– The Constitutional Court of Ukraine declared unconstitutional the provision on dismissing prosecutors due to liquidation/reorganization of prosecution bodies.
– A new regulation on Olympic training centers has been approved, governing their establishment, financing, and training process organization.
Changes in Transportation Sector:
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of 30.12.2024. The document sets accounting prices per troy ounce for each of the four banking metals: gold – 110,148.65 UAH, silver – 1,239.46 UAH, platinum – 39,262.41 UAH, palladium – 38,696.22 UAH.
Key features:
– Prices are reference and do not create obligations for the NBU to buy or sell metals at these prices
– Each metal has its international numeric and literal code
– Prices are set for the standard measurement unit – troy ounce
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing the official exchange rate of hryvnia to 35 foreign currencies as of 30.12.2024. The document contains a table with currency rates, where each currency’s numeric and literal code, number of units, full name, and official rate to hryvnia are indicated. Among the main currencies: US Dollar – 41.9403 UAH, Euro – 43.7479 UAH, British Pound – 52.6560 UAH.
It is important to note that these rates are used for accounting purposes, for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases specified by law. The NBU does not undertake obligations to buy and sell these currencies at these rates.
On Appointing I. Polozun as Head of the Buchach District State Administration of Kyiv Oblast
By the Order of the President of Ukraine, Ihor Yuriiovych Polozun is appointed as the head of the Buchach District State Administration of Kyiv Oblast.
This is a typical personnel order by the President of Ukraine, issued in accordance with his constitutional powers to appoint heads of local state administrations upon submission by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The order contains only the operative part about the appointment of an official without additional conditions or reservations.
On Reallocation of Certain State Budget Expenditures Provided to the Ministry of Health for 2024
The order concerns the reallocation of budget funds between various programs of the Ministry of Health for 2024 within the general fund of the state budget.
The document provides for reducing expenditures on sanatorium-resort facilities by 76.6 million UAH and redistributing these funds between two other programs: 26.5 million UAH for specialized medical assistance of national-level facilities and 50.1 million UAH for medical assistance at scientific institutions and higher education establishments.
Key provisions for application:
– Reallocation is carried out within the total budget allocations of the Ministry of Health
– Expenditure reduction includes cutting labor costs (61.7 million UAH) and utility services (7.7 million UAH)
– The Ministry of Finance must make corresponding changes to the state budget schedule
On Amending the List of Medicines Purchased under Managed Access Agreements
The resolution amends the list of medicines purchased under managed access agreements by adding three new items: Brigatinib tablets of 180 mg and 30 mg, and Tofacitinib tablets of 5 mg.
Structurally, the document is a simple amendment to the existing list approved by the CMU resolution of March 7, 2022, No. 216 “Some Issues of Procurement of Medicines, Medical Devices, and Auxiliary Means Thereto”.
The key point is that inInclusion of these drugs in the list allows for their procurement through the managed access contract mechanism, which is a special drug procurement procedure that enables the availability of expensive innovative medications for patients.
Decree on Extension of Deferment Periods from Military Service during Mobilization
The resolution regulates the issue of automatic extension of deferments from military service during mobilization, which were previously granted to conscripts through the Ministry of Economy or the “Diia” portal. The document consists of two main points: the first establishes automatic extension of deferment periods for one month (but no later than February 28, 2025), the second obliges the Ministry of Defense to make corresponding changes to the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Servicemen, and Reservists. Key provisions for application:
– Extension applies only to deferments that have not expired as of December 19, 2024
– Extension occurs automatically, without the need for additional actions by conscripts
– Maximum extension period is until February 28, 2025
Decree on Appointing Ye. Tsymbaliuk as Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva
By the Decree of the President of Ukraine, Yevhen Viktorovych Tsymbaliuk is appointed as the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva. This is a typical personnel decree of the President of Ukraine, issued within his constitutional powers regarding the appointment of Ukrainian diplomatic representatives. The decree is a direct action document that does not require additional explanations or by-laws for its implementation. It takes effect from the moment of its signing.
Decree on Appointing V. Hamianin as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
By the Decree of the President of Ukraine, Vasyl Ivanovych Hamianin is appointed as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is a typical decree on diplomatic appointment, consisting of one point and containing a decision on appointing a specific person to the position of ambassador in a specific country. The decree is a standard document in the field of diplomatic appointments, which implements the constitutional powers of the President of Ukraine to appoint and dismiss heads of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in other states.
Decree on Appointing P. Beshta as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Slovenia
By the Decree of the President of Ukraine, Petro Petrovych Beshta is appointed as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Slovenia. This is a typical decree on diplomatic appointment, consisting of one point of the operative part, containing a decision on appointing a specific person to the position of ambassador in a specific state. The decree implements the constitutional powers of the President of Ukraine to appoint and dismiss heads of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in other states and international organizations.
Decree on Appointing F. Shandor as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary
By the Decree of the President of Ukraine, Fedir Fedorovych Shandor is appointed as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary. This is a typical decree on diplomatic appointment, consisting of one point of the operative part. Such decrees are adopted on the basis of paragraph 5 of Article 106 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which grants the President the power to appoint and dismiss heads of diplomatic missions.On Diplomatic Missions of Ukraine in Other States. The key provision is the appointment of a specific person – F.F. Shandor to the position of ambassador in a specific country – Hungary. The decree enters into force from the moment of its signing.
On the Appointment of O. Nikitchenko as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Lithuania
The decree concerns a personnel appointment in the diplomatic service of Ukraine. Olha Yuriivna Nikitchenko is appointed to the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Lithuania. This is a typical decree on the appointment of a diplomatic representative of the highest rank who will represent Ukraine’s interests in the Republic of Lithuania. The decree consists of one point containing the appointment itself. The key provision is the appointment of O.Yu. Nikitchenko to the position of ambassador, which gives her the authority to represent Ukraine and its interests in relations with the Republic of Lithuania at the highest diplomatic level.
On the Appointment of Yu. Fediv as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of the Philippines
By Decree of the President of Ukraine, Yuliia Oleksandrivna Fediv is appointed to the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of the Philippines. This is a standard decree on diplomatic appointment, which consists of one point of the operative part. Such decrees are adopted on the basis of paragraph 5 of Article 106 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which gives the President the power to appoint and dismiss heads of diplomatic missions of Ukraine in other states. The key provision is the appointment of a diplomatic representative who will represent Ukraine’s interests in the Philippines and will have the highest diplomatic rank – Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador.
On the Appointment of V. Yatsiuk as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Rwanda
By Decree of the President of Ukraine, Viacheslav Viktorovych Yatsiuk is appointed to the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Rwanda. This is a typical decree on diplomatic appointment, issued on the basis of the President of Ukraine’s constitutional powers to appoint and dismiss heads of diplomatic missions of Ukraine in other states. The decree is a personnel decision and does not contain additional provisions or conditions of appointment. The document enters into force from the moment of its signing.
On the Head of the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO
The decree makes a personnel appointment of a new head of the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Mariana Oleksandrivna Betsa, is appointed to this position, replacing I. Borovets. The document amends Article 2 of the Presidential Decree of November 9, 1995, No. 1022/95 “On the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO”, which had previously been amended 9 times. The key provision of the decree is the appointment of a new head of the body responsible for Ukraine’s cooperation with UNESCO. The position of the head of the National Commission for UNESCO is traditionally held by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
On the Cancellation of the Decree of the President of Ukraine dated February 22, 2024, No. 87/2024
The decree cancels the previous decree of the President of Ukraine dated 22.02.2024 No. 87/2024 on the appointment of E. Dzhaparova as Permanent Representative of Ukraine to international organizations in Vienna, as it was not implemented. The structure of the decree is simple – it contains only one administrative provision on the cancellation of the previous decree. The key point is that the cancellation occurs due to the non-implementation of the previous decree, that is, the appointment did not actually take place.On the Dismissal of S. Kyslytsya from the Positions of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
The decree concerns personnel changes in the diplomatic corps of Ukraine. Serhii Kyslytsya is being dismissed from three diplomatic positions simultaneously. Structurally, the decree consists of one point, which provides for the dismissal of S.O. Kyslytsya from the position of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN and, concurrently, from the positions of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago. The key point is that the dismissal occurs simultaneously from all three diplomatic positions held by one person – both the primary position of Permanent Representative to the UN and the ambassadorial positions concurrently in two Caribbean states.
On the Dismissal of Ye. Filipenko from the Position of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva
The decree concerns a personnel matter in the diplomatic service of Ukraine – the dismissal of Yevheniia Filipenko from the position of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva. The structure of the decree is simple and contains only the operative part about the dismissal of the official. This is a typical presidential decree regarding the appointment and dismissal of Ukrainian diplomatic representatives, adopted in accordance with his constitutional powers under Article 106 of the Constitution of Ukraine.
On the Dismissal of P. Ryabikin from the Position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the People’s Republic of China
The decree concerns personnel changes in the diplomatic corps of Ukraine – the dismissal of Pavlo Borysovych Ryabikin from the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the People’s Republic of China. The structure of the decree is simple and contains only the operative part with one point about the dismissal of the official. The decree is a standard document in the field of diplomatic service, adopted on the basis of the constitutional powers of the President of Ukraine to appoint and dismiss heads of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in other states.
On the Dismissal of V. Hamianin from the Positions of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Indonesia and Representative of Ukraine to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
The decree concerns personnel changes in the diplomatic corps of Ukraine. Vasyl Ivanovych Hamianin is being dismissed from two diplomatic positions simultaneously – Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Indonesia and Representative of Ukraine to ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), which he held concurrently. The structure of the decree is simple – it contains only the operative part about the dismissal of the official. The key point is that the dismissal occurs simultaneously from both positions – both the primary position of Ambassador to Indonesia and the position of representative to ASEAN, which the diplomat held concurrently.
On the Dismissal of S. Korsunskyi from the Position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Japan
The decree concerns personnel changes in the diplomatic corps of Ukraine – the dismissal of Serhii Volodymyrovych Korsunskyi from the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Japan. The structure of the decree is typical for acts of dismissal of officials and contains only the operative part with the decision on dismissal. The decree is a standard document in the field of diplomatic service, formalizing the termination of the ambassador’s powers. Such decisions are made by the President of Ukraine in accordance with his constitutional powers regarding the appointment and dismissal of heads of diplomatic missions.Translation of the Ukrainian legal texts:
On Dismissal of P. Beshta from the Position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Lithuania
The decree concerns personnel changes in Ukraine’s diplomatic corps. Petro Petrovych Beshta has been dismissed from the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Lithuania. This is a typical decree on dismissal of a diplomat, consisting of a single operative paragraph. Such decrees are part of the standard procedure for rotation of diplomatic representatives. The decree takes effect from the moment of its signing by the President of Ukraine. After dismissal, the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Lithuania becomes vacant until a new diplomat is appointed.
On Dismissal of A. Taran from the Position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Slovenia
By decree of the President of Ukraine, Andrii Vasylovych Taran has been dismissed from the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Slovenia. This is a typical decree on personnel changes in Ukraine’s diplomatic corps. The decree contains only the operative part about dismissing a specific person from a diplomatic position. The key provision is the direct dismissal of A.V. Taran from the ambassador’s position. The decree does not specify the grounds for dismissal or determine a successor to this position.
On Dismissal of A. Pravednyk from the Position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Rwanda
The decree concerns personnel changes in Ukraine’s diplomatic corps. Andrii Ivanovych Pravednyk is being dismissed from the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Rwanda, which he held concurrently with the position of Ambassador to the Republic of Kenya. The structure of the decree is simple – it contains only the operative part about dismissing an official. This is a typical decree on personnel appointments/dismissals in the diplomatic service. It is important to note that the dismissal concerns only the concurrent position in Rwanda, while the ambassador continues to perform duties as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Kenya.
On Conferring Diplomatic Ranks
The decree regulates the conferring of diplomatic ranks to diplomatic employees of Ukraine in accordance with Article 25 of the Law of Ukraine “On Diplomatic Service”. Structurally, the decree consists of three paragraphs, each dedicated to conferring different diplomatic ranks:
– Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador (5 persons)
– Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Envoy of the first class (5 persons)
– Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Envoy of the second class (13 persons)
Key provisions of the decree concern conferring diplomatic ranks to heads of foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine, employees of the central apparatus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, and diplomatic employees of the President’s Office. These include ambassadors of Ukraine in various countries, heads of structural units of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, consul generals, and other high-ranking diplomatic employees.
On Redistribution of Certain State Budget Expenditures Provided to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy for 2024
The order concerns the redistribution of budget funds between programs of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy within the state budget for 2024. Structurally, the document consists of two paragraphs: the first defines specific changes in fund allocation, the second instructs the Ministry of Finance to make corresponding changes to the budget schedule. Key provisions:
– Financing of the program for restoration and preservation of national memory is reduced by 300,000 UAH;
– Financing of the management program is increased by the same amount (300,000 UAH)
