Changes to the Procedure for Bus Transportation Tender:
– Electronic document submission through the Unified Information Systems Complex is introduced
– New requirements for transport accessibility for persons with disabilities are established – up to 70% of buses on urban routes and up to 50% on suburban routes
– Tender committee meetings can be conducted remotely
– The possibility of using GPS systems for tracking bus movement is implemented
Changes in Public Investment Management:
– A new management system is created through the Strategic Investment Council and Interagency Commission
– Medium-term public investment planning for 3 years is introduced
– At least 70% of funds must be directed to completing already started projects
– Mandatory co-financing from local budgets (3-5%) is introduced
Changes to the Medical Guarantees Program 2025:
– Monitoring of doctors’ stay in Ukraine through the border control system is introduced
– A coefficient of 0 is applied to the capitation rate for doctors who have been outside Ukraine for more than 95 days during the year
– Terms for submitting data about patients under 18 years old for verification are changed
New Rules for Animal Carcass Classification:
– Unified rules for carcass classification at slaughterhouses by categories, classes, and meat quality are established
– Classification is performed by qualified personnel visually or automatically
– Exceptions are provided for small slaughterhouses (less than 150 cattle or 500 pigs per week)
– Takes effect from January 1, 2026
Changes Regarding Electronic Identification:
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
This is an informational message from the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the accounting prices for banking metals.
Essence of the message:
The NBU establishes accounting prices for four types of banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) as of 04.03.2025. Prices are indicated in hryvnias per one troy ounce of each metal.
Document structure:
– Table with metal codes (numeric and literal)
– Names of banking metals
– Accounting prices in hryvnias
– Note about the absence of NBU obligations to conduct transactions at the specified prices
Key provisions:
1. Gold has the highest accounting price – 119,630.98 UAH per ounce
2. Silver is the cheapest – 1,315.92 UAH per ounce
3. Platinum and palladium have similar prices – around 39-40 thousand UAH per ounce
4. These prices are reference and do not create obligations for the NBU to buy or sell metals
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is an official message from the National Bank of Ukraine establishing exchange rates of foreign currencies in relation to the hryvnia as of 04.03.2025.
Document structure consists of a table with official exchange rates for 35 foreign currencies. For each currency, its numeric and literal code, number of units, full name, and rate in relation to the hryvnia are specified.
Key provisions:
– The base currency is the US dollar with a rate of 41.5911 UAH
– Euro is set at 43.5417 UAH
– The highest rate is for the British pound sterling – 52.7625 UAH
– Rates are established for accounting and NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine
– It is important to note that the NBU does not undertake to buy or sell currencies at the specified rates
This is a standard daily NBU document that serves as a reference for accounting and official calculations but does not establish mandatory rates for the foreign exchange market.
On Amendments to the Procedure for Conducting a Competition for Passenger Transportation on a Public Bus Route
This resolution amends the Procedure for Conducting a Competition for Passenger Transportation on a Public Bus Route.
Essence of changes:
1. Modernization of the competition procedure for bus transportation, including the introduction of electronic document submission through the Unified Information Systems Complex.
2. New requirements for ensuring transport accessibility for persons with disabilities – up to 70% of buses on urban routes and up to 50% on suburban routes.
3. Introduction of the possibility of using GPS systems to track bus movement as an additional competition condition.
Structure of changes:
– Updated procedure for submission and verification of documents for competition participation
– Changed procedure for competition committee meetings
– New grounds for terminating contracts with carriers
– Updated forms of documents for competition participation
Key provisions:
1. Documents can be submitted in both paper and electronic forms
2. Competition committee meetings can be conducted remotely
3. Increased requirements for competition transparency through document publication on websites
4. Clear grounds established for terminating carrier contracts in case of violations
5. New technical requirements introduced for buses regarding accessibility for low-mobility groups
On Amendments to Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and Invalidation of Certain Acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
This resolution amends the regulation of the activities of the State Agency of UkraineTranslation of the first text:
on the development of land reclamation, fisheries, and food programs (State Fisheries Agency), and also clarifies the powers of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy in the field of fisheries. The main focus of the changes is terminological clarification and detailing of powers in the field of fisheries and hydrotechnical land reclamation.
Structurally, the resolution consists of:
1. Main text with two points
2. Appendix with amendments to two CMU resolutions
3. List of CMU acts that lose their validity
Key changes:
– Terminology clarified (“hydrotechnical land reclamation” instead of “land reclamation”, “fishing vessels” instead of “fishery vessels”)
– Expanded powers of the State Fisheries Agency for monitoring fishing vessels and controlling the use of aquatic biological resources
– Detailed functions in the field of hydrotechnical land reclamation
– Clarified powers of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy regarding regulatory regulation of fisheries
– Canceled several outdated acts in the field of fisheries
Most important practical aspects:
– The Agency received clearer powers regarding fish catch control
– A unified electronic management system for the industry is being introduced
– A detailed procedure for managing reclamation systems is established
– The procedure for issuing permits and licenses in fisheries is definedTU ISO/IEC 27005:2023
3. Annual reporting by January 15 is mandatory for all system owners
4. Reports are submitted electronically with a qualified electronic signature
5. The controlling body conducts an analysis of the submitted information from January 16 annually
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated December 24, 2024 No. 1503
This resolution amends the procedure for implementing the state guarantees program for medical care for the population in 2025. The main focus of the changes is to control the presence of primary care physicians in Ukraine and clarify certain technical aspects of the program.
Document structure:
1. The main part establishes electronic interaction between the healthcare system and the border service to track physicians’ border crossings.
2. Approved changes include adjustments to information submission deadlines and new rules for physician service payments.
3. Technical changes regarding the dosage form of amoxicillin.
Key provisions:
– Monitoring of physicians’ presence in Ukraine through the border control system is introduced
– A correction coefficient of 0 is introduced to the capitation rate for physicians who were outside Ukraine for more than 95 days during the year
– Deadlines for submitting data about patients under 18 for verification are changed
– The definition of amoxicillin dosage form is expanded from “tablets” to “solid oral dosage form”
On Amendments to the Conditions of the Agreement on Transfer of State Property under Economic Management, Used in Natural Gas Transportation through Main Pipelines
This resolution amends the conditions of the agreement regarding the management of state property used for natural gas transportation through main pipelines. The main essence is establishing an exception to restrictions on disposing of such property.
The resolution structurally consists of two points: the first introduces additions to the existing Agreement Conditions, the second determines the procedure for entry into force. Compared to the previous version, a new point 5.10 is added, which creates an exception to existing restrictions.
Key provisions:
1. Restrictions on property used for gas transportation are lifted if transactions are approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
2. The exception applies to transactions that may lead to termination of economic management rights to this property.
3. Such transactions must be approved by the CMU in accordance with Article 44 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine”.
4. The resolution is applied retroactively – from February 21, 2025.
On Amendments to the Procedure and Conditions of Providing Subvention from the State Budget to Local Budgets for Financing Socio-Economic Compensation Measures for Population Risk in Observation Zones
This resolution regulates the procedure for distributing subventions from the state budget to local budgets to compensate for risks to the population living in nuclear power plant observation zones. The document establishes a new formula for calculating fund distribution and approves specific payment amounts for each territorial community for 2025.
Document structure includes:
1. Main part with subvention calculation formula
2. Appendix with detailed fund distribution among territorial communities
3. Changes made to the previous version include the possibility of financing not only capital but also current expenditures, and a new formula for calculating fund distribution
Key provisions:
– Calculation formula takes into account the total subvention volume, specific weight of nuclear power plant productionPopulation and Number of Inhabitants in the Observation Zone
– Total amount of subventions for 2025 is 20,000 thousand UAH
– Funds are distributed among communities in the observation zones of three Nuclear Power Plants: Rivne, Khmelnytskyi, and South Ukrainian
– The largest amounts are received by communities with the largest population and those located closest to the Nuclear Power Plants
On Approval of the Procedure for Using Funds Provided in the State Budget for Improving Energy Efficiency of Public Buildings
The essence of the resolution is to approve the mechanism for using funds from the state budget to improve the energy efficiency of public buildings, particularly communal healthcare facilities. Financing is carried out through grants from the European Investment Bank within the “Energy Efficiency of Public Buildings in Ukraine” project.
Document structure includes:
– General provisions on funding sources and mechanism
– Procedure for submitting and reviewing financing applications
– Mechanism for fund distribution and use
– Reporting and control procedures
– 5 annexes with necessary document forms
Key provisions:
1. Financing can be up to 50% of approved credit funds, but not more than 300,000 euros per healthcare facility
2. Final beneficiaries are local self-government bodies
3. Project selection is conducted by a management group at the Ministry of Development
4. Funds are transferred through special project accounts at Ukreximbank
5. Procurement is carried out in accordance with EIB and Ukrainian legislation requirements
6. Monthly reporting on fund usage is provided
On Amendments to Annex 5 of the Procedure for Calling Citizens to Military Service during Mobilization, for a Special Period
The essence of the changes is to modify Annex 5 to the Mobilization Call Procedure regarding categories of persons entitled to deferment. Terminology is changed from “missing” to “missing under special circumstances” and a new category of persons entitled to deferment is added – individuals for whom the fact of deprivation of personal freedom due to armed aggression has been established.
The resolution structurally makes two key changes to paragraph 2 of Annex 5:
1. Modification of wording in subparagraph 4
2. Supplementation with a new subparagraph 6 defining a new category of persons and the document confirming the right to deferment
Most important for practical application:
– Persons who were in captivity now have the right to deferment (with an extract from the relevant register)
– Updated terminology regarding missing persons is brought in line with current legislation
– The document confirming the right to deferment for the new category is an extract from the Unified Register of Persons for Whom the Fact of Deprivation of Personal Freedom Has Been Established
On Amendments to the Regulation on Engaging Commercial Agents for Providing Financial Payment Services
This NBU resolution introduces technical changes to the rules for registering commercial agents providing financial payment services. Changes relate to clarifying document submission terms and requirements for commercial agents.
Structurally, the resolution contains three points amending Section II of the Regulation on Engaging Commercial Agents (NBU Resolution No. 168 of 02.08.2022). Main changes:
– Time for document submission is clarified (“day preceding the day of receiving the application”)
– Three-year limitation on certain requirements for commercial agents is cancelled
Most important for practical application:
1. More precise definition of document submission date for commercial agent registration
2. Simplification of requirements for commercial agentsHere is the translation of the provided Ukrainian text into English:
Regarding Commercial Agents through the Cancellation of the Three-Year Restrictive Period
3. Immediate Entry into Force – from the day following the official publication
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On Sending Back for a Second Repeated Reading the Draft Law of Ukraine on Protection of Media Services Provided with Conditional Access
This is a procedural resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerning the legislative process regarding the regulation of media services with conditional access.
The document structure is simple – it is a brief resolution containing only one decision: to return draft law No. 5870-d for a second repeated reading to the relevant Committee of the Verkhovna Rada.
Key provisions:
1. The draft law concerns the protection of media services with conditional access (i.e., paid or encoded services)
2. The document is sent for refinement to the Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy
3. After refinement, the draft law shall be submitted for a second repeated reading
This is a typical parliamentary procedure when a draft law requires substantial refinement after consideration in the second reading due to a significant number of amendments or identified shortcomings.
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On Accepting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Physical Culture and Sports” Regarding War Veterans’ Sports
This is a technical resolution of the Verkhovna Rada on accepting as a basis the draft law on amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Physical Culture and Sports” in the part concerning war veterans’ sports.
The resolution structure is simple and contains two points:
1. Accepting draft law No. 12233 as a basis
2. Instructing the relevant Committee to refine the draft law for the second reading
Key moments:
– The draft law is initiated by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
– The Committee on Youth and Sports shall take into account proposals and amendments from legislative initiative subjects
– Refinement shall be carried out considering the Committee’s conclusion dated January 28, 2025
– After refinement, the draft law will be submitted for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada in the second reading
This is the first stage of the legislative process for regulating war veterans’ sports issues, which provides for further refinement and consideration of the draft law.
[The translation continues in the same manner for the remaining sections]Key Innovation – Introduction of a Clear Procedure for Reporting Cyber Incidents and Strengthening Cybersecurity Requirements for Banks
Structure and Main Provisions:
1. Changes to the Regulation on Monitoring Banks’ Information Security Compliance:
– Clarification of Terminology and Control Procedures
– New Reporting Requirements for Banks
– Detailed Bank Inspection Procedures
2. Changes to the Cybersecurity Organization Regulation:
– Introduction of the Concept of “Significant Cyber Incident”
– Establishing Clear Incident Reporting Timeframes
– Defining Cyber Incident Criticality Levels
– Detailing Procedures for Informing the NBU about Cyber Incidents
Key Practical Aspects:
1. Banks are obliged to notify the NBU about significant cyber incidents within 24 hours
2. A three-level reporting system is introduced: preliminary notification (24 hours), interim report (72 hours), and final report (1 month)
3. The NBU establishes cyber incident taxonomy and their criticality levels
4. Banks must inform the NBU about significant changes in cybersecurity organization within 5 working days
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