Legislative Changes Digest:
1. Construction of critical infrastructure facilities in the fuel and energy sector has been simplified. During martial law, construction is allowed without standard permit procedures, with the possibility of advance payment for works up to 6 months.
2. An experimental project has been introduced to attract youth aged 18-25 to military contract service with a payment of 1 million UAH (in three parts) subject to participation in combat operations for at least 6 months.
3. New Rules for Trade Service have been approved, which comprehensively regulate various types of trade, establish requirements for trading premises and their accessibility for persons with disabilities.
4. A procedure for providing cloud services to state bodies has been established with clear requirements for providers regarding security, information protection, and data backup.
5. Corporate governance of PrivatBank has been updated – a new Charter and Supervisory Board Regulation have been approved, with the board to consist of 9 members (6 independent, 3 from the state).
6. A ban has been introduced on processing sharks and rays on board fishing vessels and trading their fins in the Black Sea basin.
7. Interstate agreements with Belarus in the fields of communication and mutual recognition of construction licenses have been terminated.
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 on establishing accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium).
The document structure is simple – a table with official prices for four types of banking metals as of 14.02.2025, indicating their digital and literal codes, as well as the price per troy ounce in hryvnias.
Key provisions:
1. Prices are set for gold (XAU) – 121,968.72 UAH, silver (XAG) – 1,349.04 UAH, platinum (XPT) – 41,965.54 UAH, and palladium (XPD) – 41,229.04 UAH per troy ounce.
2. Important caveat – the NBU does not undertake an obligation to buy or sell banking metals at the specified prices.
3. These prices serve as a benchmark for the banking market and are used for accounting of banking metal transactions.
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is an official notification by the National Bank of Ukraine on establishing exchange rates of foreign currencies relative to the hryvnia as of 14.02.2025.
The document structure is a table with official exchange rates for 35 foreign currencies. For each currency, its digital and literal code, number of units, full name, and rate relative to the hryvnia are indicated.
Key provisions:
1. The base currency is the US dollar with a rate of 41.7996 UAH
2. Euro is set at 43.4361 UAH
3. The highest rate among the presented currencies is SDR (Special Drawing Rights) – 54.5683 UAH
4. The document contains a note that these rates are used for accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and other cases defined by legislation, with the NBU not undertaking obligations to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
On Awarding Presidential Scholarships to Children with Disabilities Who Have High Achievements in All-Ukrainian Sports Competitions, and Their Coaches
This decree concerns awarding presidential scholarships to children with disabilities who have achieved high results in all-Ukrainian sports competitions, and their coaches. The document defines a specific list of athletes and coaches who are awarded such scholarships.
The decree structure is simple and consists of two main parts:
1. List of disabled child athletes who will receive scholarships (indicating their achievements and region)
2. List of coaches of these athletes who are also awarded scholarships
Key provisions:
– Scholarships are awarded to winners, prize-winners, and participants of all-Ukrainian competitions in various sports (para swimming, para athletics, volleyball, ski racing, etc.)
– Covers athletes born in 2007-2010
– Represents athletes from various regions of Ukraine
– If a person has previously been awarded a presidential scholarship, they continue to receive the scholarship under this decree
On Awarding Presidential Scholarships to Young Folk Art Masters
This decree concerns awarding presidential scholarships to young folk art masters. The document defines specific recipients of the presidential scholarship – young masters of various decorative and applied arts.
The decree structure is simple – it consists of a preamble referencing the basic decree on scholarships and one point with a list of scholarship recipients. The decree is issued based on the previous Presidential Decree of September 27, 2011 No. 928/2011 “On Presidential Scholarships for Young Folk Art Masters” with amendments.
Main provisions:
– Scholarships awarded to 75 young folk art mastersHere’s the translation of the provided text:
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– Among the scholarship recipients are masters of various fields: pottery, artistic ceramics, decorative painting, pysanky (traditional Ukrainian Easter egg decoration), paper cutting, artistic metalworking, weaving, beadwork, and other types of folk art
– Scholarship recipients include both students of art educational institutions and independent masters
– The age category of scholarship recipients is from 14 to 34 years old (born between 1989 and 2010)
On Amendments to the Procedure for Implementing an Experimental Project for the Production, Procurement, and Supply of Ammunition
Essence of the Law:
The resolution introduces amendments to the procedure for implementing an experimental project for ammunition production. The main changes concern the regulation of precursor circulation (substances used for explosive production) and the expansion of entities that can participate in the project.
Structure and Main Provisions:
1. The list of project participants has been expanded – added economic entities with a license to work with precursors.
2. A new mechanism for precursor sales to ammunition manufacturers has been established without the need for additional licensing.
3. A reporting system for manufacturers regarding precursor use has been introduced:
– within 10 days after purchase
– quarterly by the 10th of the following month
Key Provisions for Use:
1. Ammunition manufacturers can purchase precursors based on the Ministry of Strategic Industry’s order to include them in the project participant registry.
2. Clear reporting requirements have been established for precursor acquisition and use, including information on warehouse stocks and the quantity of explosives manufactured.
3. The procedure for obtaining necessary components for ammunition production has been simplified by canceling the additional licensing requirement.
On the Reorganization of the National University “Odesa Law Academy”
The Cabinet of Ministers’ order provides for the reorganization of the National University “Odesa Law Academy” by merging it with Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University. Mechnikov Odesa National University becomes the legal successor of all property, rights, and obligations of the Odesa Law Academy.
The order’s structure consists of 4 points that define:
1. The decision on reorganization and its form (merger)
2. Legal succession issues
3. Guarantees for students to continue their education
4. Instructions to the Ministry of Education and Science regarding reorganization measures
Key Provisions for Practical Application:
– Students continue their education at Mechnikov Odesa National University in the same specialties and financing conditions
– Reorganization is carried out within existing budget allocations
– All property rights and obligations of the Odesa Law Academy transfer to Mechnikov Odesa National University
– Reorganization procedures are assigned to the Ministry of Education and Science
On Appointing Kyslytsya S.O. as First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
This is a Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine order on personnel appointment in the executive branch system.
The document has a simple structure and contains one sentence – appointing Serhii Kyslytsya to the position of First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
This is a typical order for appointment to a high-level leadership position in a ministry, made in accordance with the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine’s powers for appointing ministerial deputies. The First Deputy Minister is the second most important position in the ministry and can perform the minister’s duties in their absence.Resolution on Increasing Motivation for Certain Categories of Ukrainian Citizens to Serve in the Armed Forces during Martial Law
The resolution introduces an experimental project to attract youth aged 18-25 to contract military service in the Armed Forces with significant monetary compensation. It provides for payment of 1 million hryvnias in three parts, subject to serving and participating in combat operations for at least 6 months.
Structure:
1. Main resolution – defines general conditions of the experiment
2. Implementation procedure – detailed regulation of selection, recruitment, and contract conditions
3. Contract form
Key provisions:
– Participants: Citizens aged 18-25 in enlisted positions
– Contract duration – 1 year
– Payment of 1 million hryvnias in three parts: 200,000 upon signing, 300,000 after training, 500,000 upon completion
– Mandatory participation in combat operations for at least 6 months
– Simplified medical examination procedure
– Additional benefits: right to cross the border, preferential mortgage lending
– Exemption from conscription for 12 months after contract completion
The resolution creates powerful financial incentives for youth to enter contract military service while establishing clear requirements for combat participation.
