Key Changes in Legislation:
Social Protection and Support:
– An experimental project has been introduced to provide quarterly assistance of 1,500 UAH to combat participants for sports activities through the Diia app.
– Functions for assigning compensation for IDP accommodation have been transferred from the Ministry of Reintegration to the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
– A new system for assessing an individual’s daily functioning has been implemented, replacing the medical and social expertise.
Education and Security:
– The procedure for conducting the National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT) 2025 has been defined in a computer-based testing format with 4 subjects (3 mandatory + 1 elective).
– A new procedure for providing subventions for equipping shelters in schools and military lyceums has been approved.
– Rules for dismissal and transfer of cadets in higher education institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs have been updated.
Infrastructure and Development:
– The Border Infrastructure Development Strategy until 2030 has been approved, which provides for the construction of 17 new and reconstruction of 29 existing checkpoints.
– The Documentary Heritage Protection Strategy until 2027 has been approved, focusing on digitalization of archival affairs.
– The powers of the Ministry of Development regarding deoccupied territories and protection of deported persons’ rights have been expanded.
Financial Sector:
– Changes have been made to the rules of trading derivative contracts on commodity exchanges.
– The list of areas where the National Bank of Ukraine can establish special currency regulation conditions has been expanded, including gas transit services.
Data Security:
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 09.01.2025. The notification structure includes a table with metal codes (numeric and literal), measurement unit (troy ounce), and accounting price for each metal in hryvnias. It is important to note that these prices are reference and do not create obligations for the NBU to buy or sell metals at the specified prices.
Key accounting prices for the date:
– Gold (XAU): 111,994.51 UAH per ounce
– Silver (XAG): 1,270.40 UAH per ounce
– Platinum (XPT): 40,382.78 UAH per ounce
– Palladium (XPD): 39,262.68 UAH per 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 09.01.2025. The document contains a table of exchange rates, where for each currency its numeric and literal code, number of units, full name, and official rate relative to hryvnia are indicated. Among the main currencies: US dollar – 42.2361 UAH, euro – 43.4272 UAH, pound sterling – 52.1151 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 currencies at these rates.
On the Possibility of Ensuring the Performance of Functions and Powers by the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development
The order is a technical act by which the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine agrees on the possibility of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development performing new functions and powers. The document consists of one point confirming the Ministry’s ability to perform functions defined by CMU Resolution No. 1545 dated 31.12.2024 on amending the Ministry’s Regulations.
The key point is that this order effectively launches the implementation of the ministry’s updated powers after changes to its regulations. This is a standard administrative procedure when expanding or changing the powers of executive authorities.
On Conducting an Official Investigation
The order concerns the appointment of an official investigation regarding the First Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety, Martsenyshyn Yu.I., at his own request. Structurally, the document consists of two points defining the grounds and procedure for the official investigation. The order is issued in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service” and the Procedure for Conducting an Official Investigation.
Key provisions:
– NACS is appointed as the responsible body;
– investigation period – 2 months;
– NACS must create a special commission to conduct the investigation;
– based on the investigation results, NACS must submit proposals and an act of results to the CMU.
On Amending the Composition of the Competition Commission for Selecting Candidates for Positions of Members of the National Commission Implementing State Regulation in Energy and Utility Services
The order amends the composition of the competition commission that selects candidates for positions of NCREPS (National Commission Implementing State Regulation in Energy and Utility Services) members. The document contains two main provisions: changing the section title, replacing the word ‘Minrehionu’ with ‘Minrozvytku’, and introducing two new commission members – Andrii Tkachenko (proposed by the Mini…Here is the translation of the provided Ukrainian legal texts into English:
Regarding the Approval of Changes to the Composition of the Competition Commission
The order updates the personal composition of the competition commission by including Oleh Prokhorenko (proposed by the Ministry of Energy) and Oleksii Dubovskyi (proposed by the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development). The key point is updating the personal composition of the competition commission and bringing its name in line with the current names of ministries. This is a technical order that ensures the proper functioning of the competition commission for selecting members of the National Commission for State Regulation of Energy and Utilities.
Regarding the Approval of Changes in Land Plots’ Intended Purpose
The CMU order approves the change in the intended purpose of 13 state-owned land plots with a total area of 5,450.4442 hectares in the Haisyn District of Vinnytsia Oblast. The plots change their purpose from forestry lands to nature reserve and other nature conservation lands.
Structurally, the document consists of the main text of the order and an annex containing a list of specific land plots with their cadastral numbers and areas. The change in intended purpose is carried out in accordance with Articles 20 and 123 of the Land Code of Ukraine.
The key point is that these land plots are currently in permanent use by the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine” and, after changing their intended purpose, will be transferred to permanent use by the Karmeliukove Podillia National Nature Park for the preservation and use of natural parks. The largest plot is 1,599.5796 hectares, and the smallest is 45.2843 hectares.
Regarding Amendments to the Annex of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution dated February 13, 2019 No. 76
The order amends the list of goods and economic sectors for which the NBU may establish specific currency regulation features in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Currency and Currency Transactions”.
The document is technical in nature and contains two main changes: removing the words “and provided for by such agreement” from item 2 of the list, and supplementing the list with a new item 16 regarding services for organizing natural gas transportation through the territory of Ukraine for non-residents.
The key innovation is the inclusion of gas transit services for non-residents in the list of areas where the NBU may establish special currency regulation conditions. This allows for a more flexible approach to currency regulation of operations related to gas transit through Ukraine.
Regarding the Transfer of a Building to the Ownership of the Pobuzhne Territorial Community of Holovaniv District, Kirovohrad Oblast
The order concerns the transfer of a specific building to the ownership of the territorial community. It refers to a building with registration number 446172935214, located at 12Y Promyslova Street, Pobuzhne settlement, Holovaniv District, Kirovohrad Oblast.
The order’s structure is simple – it consists of one point that defines the transfer object (the building), its characteristics, including data on the land plot with an area of 0.0996 hectares and the corresponding cadastral number, and the new owner – the Pobuzhne Settlement Territorial Community.
The key point is that the building is transferred to the ownership of the territorial community together with the land plot on which it is located. This is a typical order on property transfer that formalizes the transfer of ownership of a specific real estate object.
Regarding the Invalidation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution dated May 7, 2022 No. 353
The order terminates the previous CMU resolution dated May 7, 2022 No. 353, which temporarily assigned the duties of the Deputy Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine to Ye.R. Sokur.
This is a technical act consisting of one point and aimed at terminating the temporary performance of duties by an official.Here is the translation of the provided Ukrainian legal texts:
Regarding the termination of powers of the Acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, Sokur Ye.R., which were assigned to him in May 2022.
[Regarding the Dismissal of Tymchuk A.O. from the Position of First Deputy Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for Exclusion Zone Management]
The order concerns the dismissal of Tymchuk A.O. from the position of First Deputy Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for Exclusion Zone Management for committing a disciplinary offense. The document is an individual act of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, containing a single administrative provision on the dismissal of an official. The dismissal will occur on the first working day after the end of the official’s temporary disability period.
The grounds for dismissal are the excess of official powers (paragraph 7, part 2, Article 65 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”), which does not contain signs of criminal or administrative offense. The dismissal is carried out in accordance with paragraph 4, part 1, Article 87 of the same law.
[Regarding the Implementation of an Experimental Project for Providing Assistance to Combat Veterans and Persons with Disabilities Resulting from War for Physical Culture and Sports Activities]
The resolution introduces an experimental project to provide assistance to combat veterans and persons with disabilities resulting from war for physical culture and sports activities. The project is designed for 2 years from January 15, 2025. Key provisions:
– Assistance is provided in the amount of 1,500 hryvnias quarterly
– Maximum number of recipients – 100,000 persons per year
– Funds can only be used to pay for physical culture and sports facilities services through non-cash settlement
– To receive assistance, one must submit an application through the Diia app and have a special bank account
Key mechanism features:
– The project coordinator is the Ministry of Veterans
– Funds cannot be withdrawn in cash or transferred to other accounts
– Funds not used during the quarter are returned to the budget
– Banking services for recipients are free
– Receiving this assistance does not affect the right to receive other types of social assistance
[Regarding the Dismissal of Bortnikov P.H. from the Position of Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs for Digital Development, Digital Transformations, and Digitalization]
The order concerns a personnel matter – the dismissal of Pavlo Hennadiiovych Bortnikov from the position of Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs, who was responsible for digital development, digital transformations, and digitalization.
The dismissal is carried out on the basis of the first paragraph of part two of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine “On Central Executive Authorities”, which regulates the procedure for appointing and dismissing deputy ministers.
The order is an individual act containing only the operative part about the dismissal of a specific official. The document is signed by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.
[Regarding the Personal Composition of the Interdepartmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation and Export Control Policy]
The decree approves a new personal composition of the Interdepartmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation and Export Control Policy, canceling the previous composition from November 7, 2023. The document is structurally composed of two parts: an administrative part (3 points) and an appendix with the approved Commission composition. The Commission is headed by the First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, with two deputy chairs from the Ministry of Strategic Industries and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Commission consists of 15 persons – representatives of key power agencies (Ministry of Defense, SBU, intelligence), economic block (Min…The translation of the provided Ukrainian legal texts is as follows:
Regarding the first text (partial excerpt):
The commission includes representatives from various government bodies, such as the Ministry of Economy, State Customs Service, Defense Industry (UOP), as well as representatives from the relevant parliamentary committee and the President’s Office. A representative from the National Security and Defense Council has been appointed as the commission’s secretary.
Regarding the second text (Resolution on the Transfer of the Physical Education and Sports Committee):
The resolution regulates the transfer of the Physical Education and Sports Committee from the Ministry of Education and Science to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, with renaming to the Center for Physical Education and Sports of Pupils and Students. The document defines the procedure for transferring the institution and making corresponding changes to related normative acts. Structurally, the resolution consists of three main points regarding the transfer of the institution and an appendix with amendments to seven acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The changes relate to replacing the name of the institution and its subordination in all relevant documents.
Key provisions:
– Transfer of the institution is carried out within the budget allocations of the Ministry of Youth and Sports
– The procedure for approving the Center’s calendar event plans is changed
– The mechanism for forming lists of athletes and coaches for reward payments is updated
– Changes are made to the procedure for using budget funds for physical and sports training of pupils and students
(The translations for the third and fourth texts follow the same professional legal translation approach, maintaining precise terminology and legal nuance.)
Would you like me to continue with the translations of the remaining texts?Resolution on Amendments to the Regulation on the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine
The resolution amends the Regulation on the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, expanding its powers in areas related to de-occupation of territories and protection of war victims’ rights. Structurally, the changes concern the expansion of the ministry’s area of responsibility, its main tasks, and powers. The ministry’s abbreviated name is also changed from ‘Mininfrastructury’ to ‘Minrozvytku’. Key new powers of the ministry include:
– Protection of rights of forcibly displaced (deported) persons;
– Coordination of issues related to temporarily occupied territories and their reintegration;
– Work with prisoners of war and coordination of the National Information Bureau;
– Restoration of infrastructure in de-occupied territories;
– Ensuring the rights of internally displaced persons and facilitating their return.
Some Issues of Providing State Support to Internally Displaced Persons
The resolution regulates the mechanism for providing state support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and persons hosting them, starting from 2025. The document transfers the functions of assigning and paying compensations from the Ministry of Reintegration to the Pension Fund of Ukraine and establishes a new procedure for interaction between state bodies. Structurally, the resolution consists of a main part defining the powers of various authorities and amendments to several normative acts, including a new Procedure for Compensation of Expenses for IDP Accommodation. The main changes concern the transfer of payment administration functions to the Pension Fund and clarification of the mechanism for verifying grounds for compensation.
Key provisions:
– Compensation is 450 UAH per month for each accommodated person
– Automatic verification of compensation eligibility through information systems is introduced
– Payments will be made from state budget and international partners’ funds
– A 6-month compensation assignment period with the possibility of automatic extension is established
– Grounds for payment refusal and mechanism for recovering overpaid funds are defined
Amendments to Some Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding Digital Development of Social Support
The resolution amends normative acts concerning digitalization of social support provision processes, particularly for persons with disabilities. The main changes affect three CMU resolutions:
1. Regulation on the Centralized Database of Disability Issues – integrated as a subsystem into the Unified Information System of the Social Sphere.
2. Procedure for Providing Rehabilitation Aids – the possibility of submitting applications through an electronic cabinet on the Social Web Portal is introduced.
3. Regulation on the Unified Information System of the Social Sphere – the system’s functions are expanded regarding maintaining data on persons with disabilities.
Key innovations:
– Ability to submit applications for rehabilitation aids through an electronic cabinet
– Automatic verification of applicants’ data through state registers
– Electronic interaction between various information systems
– Updated terms of use for different types of auxiliary means
Some Issues of Implementing Provisions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution from November 16, 2011, No. 1168 in 2025
The resolution establishes specific features for calculating pension provision for military personnel and certain other persons in 2025. The document determines that the pension amount from the solidarity system for specified categories of persons is set at the level of three subsistence minimums for…
