Changes Regarding Reservation of Military Reservists
Medical workers of state and municipal healthcare facilities and prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have been added to the list of persons subject to reservation. A special procedure for transferring to special military registration has been established for employees of critical infrastructure enterprises during the period from January 22 to March 1, 2025.
“Winter Support” Program
5 billion hryvnias have been allocated from the reserve fund to provide a one-time assistance of 1,000 hryvnias through the “Made in Ukraine” platform. A special procedure for providing assistance through Ukrposhta has been established for pensioners over 60 years old, persons with disabilities, and persons in combat territories.
Evaluation of Supervisory Boards of State Enterprises
A point-based evaluation system (1-4 points) has been introduced with four criteria. Evaluation is conducted annually through self-assessment and once every 3 years through external assessment. For particularly important enterprises, external assessment involving an independent consultant is mandatory.
Digital Innovation Development Strategy
A Strategy until 2030 has been approved with 18 strategic goals, including development of an innovative ecosystem, technology transfer, and defense innovations. An operational plan for 2025-2027 with specific measures and responsible executors has been approved.
Changes Regarding Domestic Violence
A minor or underage person is recognized as a victim of domestic violence if the offense was committed in their presence. The detention period for persons who committed domestic violence has been increased to 12 hours. The possibility of transferring such cases for consideration by public organizations has been eliminated.
V.S. Kosenko Prize
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 20.01.2025. 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): 114,213.30 UAH per ounce
– Silver (XAG): 1,284.14 UAH per ounce
– Platinum (XPT): 39,926.74 UAH per ounce
– Palladium (XPD): 39,861.02 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 20.01.2025. The document contains a table of currency 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 – 42.1257 UAH, euro – 43.3684 UAH, pound sterling – 51.3428 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 the specified currencies at these rates.
On Amending the Agenda of the Twelfth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
The resolution makes a technical amendment to the agenda of the twelfth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation.
The document includes draft law No. 12230 on the specifics of privatization of state and municipal property objects that are under lease.
The resolution contains only two points: on including the draft law in the agenda and entering into force from the moment of adoption. This is a standard procedural resolution necessary for further consideration of the relevant draft law by the parliament.
On Amending the Agenda of the Twelfth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
The resolution amends the agenda of the twelfth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation, including a draft law on sending Armed Forces units to other states during martial law.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first defines the inclusion of draft law No. 12378 in the agenda, the second establishes the moment of entry into force.
The key point is that the parliament plans to consider the possibility of sending Ukrainian military units abroad during martial law, which may be important for international military cooperation.
Some Issues of Reserving Military Reservists during Mobilization and Wartime
The resolution amends the procedure for reserving military reservists during mobilization and wartime. The main essence is the expansion…
[Note: The last document appears to be cut off mid-sentence]On Amendments to the List of Categories of Persons Subject to Reservation and Clarification of Procedural Aspects
The document structurally consists of two parts: the first establishes the specifics of transfer to special military registration for employees of critical infrastructure enterprises during the period from January 22 to March 1, 2025, the second directly addresses changes to the reservation procedure. Key innovations:
– Medical workers of state and municipal healthcare facilities, for whom this work is their primary job, have been added to the list of persons subject to reservation
– Prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecution have been added
– The ministry name has been changed from ‘MinReintegration’ to ‘MinDevelopment’
– A special procedure for transferring critical infrastructure employees to special military registration has been established without considering standard timeframes
On Amendments to the Activities of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development in Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The resolution introduces technical changes to regulatory acts related to the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development. The main essence of the changes is replacing the ministry’s name from ‘MinReintegration’ to ‘MinDevelopment’ in various documents. Structurally, the resolution consists of two points and an appendix with approved changes. Amendments are made to three CMU resolutions regarding IDP registration, protection of persons deprived of liberty due to armed aggression, and the list of combat territories.
Key changes concern documents regulating:
– IDP certificate issuance procedure
– Regulations on the Commission for Establishing Deprivation of Liberty Fact
– Procedure for paying assistance to persons deprived of liberty
– Procedure for maintaining the Unified Register of such persons
– Formation of combat territories list
On Approval of the List of Civil Service Positions of Categories “B” and “C” Candidates for Which Are Obliged to Know English
The resolution approves the list of civil service positions in categories ‘B’ and ‘C’ where candidates must know English. The document defines specific positions and job responsibilities where English language use is mandatory.
Structurally, the resolution consists of 4 points and an appendix. The main part establishes general provisions and application conditions, while the appendix contains a detailed list of positions and functional responsibilities. The resolution will take effect 4 years after the termination of martial law and does not apply to tax and customs authorities.
Key provisions include:
– English language proficiency requirement applies to category ‘B’ civil service managers
– The list covers positions related to international cooperation, European integration, interaction with foreign entities
– Heads of state bodies must approve specific position lists according to the institution’s structure
– Mandatory approval of the list for bodies involved in European integration
On Application and Amendments to Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)
The NSDC decision introduces new personal sanctions against physical…On the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine dated January 13, 2025 “On the Application and Amendment of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)”
The decree puts into effect the NSDC decision of January 13, 2025, regarding the application of personal sanctions and amendments to existing sanction restrictions. Structurally, the decree consists of three points: implementation of the NSDC decision, identification of the controlling body (NSDC Secretary), and entry into force upon publication.
The key aspect is that this decree serves as the legal basis for applying special economic and other restrictive measures to specified individuals. The list of sanctions and persons to whom they are applied is contained in the annex to the decree (in the NSDC decision). The decree is adopted in accordance with Article 107 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which defines the President’s powers to put NSDC decisions into effect.
The document supports proposals from the National Bank of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine regarding the application of restrictive measures. Structurally, the decision consists of 6 points and 3 annexes. The first two annexes contain lists of individuals and legal entities to which new sanctions are applied. The third annex amends position 1313 of the previous sanction decision from 19.10.2022. Key provisions include:
– Application of new sanctions to individuals and legal entities according to the annexes
– Instructions to the Cabinet of Ministers, Security Service, National Bank, and National Securities and Stock Market Commission to ensure implementation and monitoring of sanctions effectiveness
– Task for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to inform the EU, USA, and other states about the sanctions and initiate the introduction of similar restrictive measures on their part
