Analysis of Legislative Changes:
1. In the medical field, the procedure for using budget funds for public investment projects of the Ministry of Health has been approved. The directions of funds usage have been defined – from design to commissioning of facilities, and special conditions for the project of modernizing the material and technical base of healthcare facilities have been established.
2. The procedure for conducting military medical examination for servicemen of the State Border Guard Service and the National Guard during martial law has been changed. Medical examination will be conducted by military medical commissions at the institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, State Border Guard Service, National Guard, and state/municipal medical facilities.
3. The mechanism for confirming the place of residence of persons in areas affected by the Chornobyl disaster has been updated. Persons can apply to the registration authority with a passport book or house book, and in the absence of documents – obtain scanned copies from the Pension Fund.
4. 5.24 billion hryvnias have been allocated from the fund for eliminating the consequences of armed aggression to restore the infrastructure of affected settlements. Funds are directed to new construction, reconstruction, and major repairs of residential buildings, administrative buildings, and social facilities.
5. Mandatory knowledge of English has been established for managerial positions in tax and customs authorities. The requirement will take effect 4 years after the end of martial law and applies to the leadership of central apparatuses and territorial bodies.
6. The functionality of the “Diia” portal for submitting claims for compensation of damages from Russian aggression has been expanded. New categories of damages have been added, including serious bodily injuries, sexual violence, torture, and forced labor.
7. A Coordination Council has been created under the Cabinet of Ministers to develop a competitive environment in seaports. The Council will analyze the state of port infrastructure usage and prepare proposals for attracting investments.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
ON ACCOUNTING PRICES FOR BANKING METALS
This is a daily notification of 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 accounting prices for four types of banking metals as of a specific date (12.03.2025), which indicates:
– digital and literal codes of metals
– prices per troy ounce in hryvnias
– reservation about the absence of NBU obligations to conduct operations at these prices
Key provisions:
1. Prices are set for gold (XAU) – 120,619.41 UAH, silver (XAG) – 1,346.63 UAH, platinum (XPT) – 40,466.13 UAH, and palladium (XPD) – 39,341.78 UAH per troy ounce
2. These prices are reference and used for accounting, customs, and statistical purposes
3. The NBU does not undertake obligations to conduct operations with banking metals at the specified prices
ON THE OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATE OF HRYVNIA TO FOREIGN CURRENCIES
This is an official notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on establishing exchange rates of foreign currencies relative to the hryvnia as of 12.03.2025.
The document structure represents a table with official 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 41.4124 UAH
2. The euro is set at 45.2141 UAH
3. The highest rate among the presented currencies is SDR (Special Drawing Rights) – 55.2441 UAH
4. The document contains a note that the specified rates are used for accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and other cases defined by law, while the NBU does not undertake obligations to conduct buy-sell operations at these rates
ON APPROVAL OF THE PROCEDURE FOR USING FUNDS ALLOCATED IN THE STATE BUDGET FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT PROJECTS OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
This resolution defines the procedure for using budget funds for implementing public investment projects of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. The document regulates the mechanism for financing projects for modernization of medical facilities, equipment procurement, and medical infrastructure development. The Ministry of Health is designated as the main funds administrator.
The document structure includes:
– General provisions on funds administrators
– List of projects to be funded (including hospital modernization, creation of nuclear medicine centers, etc.)
– Directions of funds use (design, construction, equipment procurement)
– Special conditions for individual projects
– Reporting and control procedure
Key provisions:
1. A clear list of funds use directions is defined – from design to facility commissioning
2. Special conditions are established for the project of modernizing the material and technical base of healthcare facilities
3. Advance payment of up to 80% of the contract amount is provided for equipment procurement for nuclear medicine centers
4. Monthly reporting by funds administrators to the Ministry of Health and by the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Finance is introduced
ON CERTAIN ISSUES OF MILITARY MEDICAL EXPERTISEHere is the translation of the first part of the document:
Essence of the Resolution:
The document regulates the procedure for conducting military medical expertise for servicemembers of the State Border Guard Service and National Guard during martial law and one year after its termination. It defines which medical commissions can conduct examinations and who has the right to refer servicemembers for such examination.
Structure and Main Provisions:
1. Medical examination is conducted by military medical commissions at institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, State Border Guard Service, National Guard, territorial recruitment centers, and state/municipal medical facilities.
2. It is established that the examination is carried out in accordance with the Regulation on Military Medical Expertise in the Armed Forces of Ukraine from 2008.
3. The circle of persons who have the right to refer for medical examination is defined – commanders from the level of a separate unit and above, heads of medical facilities.
Key Provisions for Application:
– Referral for medical examination is possible only on the recommendation of a doctor when identifying diseases or injuries that may affect fitness for service
– Medical examination is conducted to determine fitness for service and processing treatment leave
– The resolution applies to the period of martial law and one year after its termination
– All agencies must bring their regulatory acts in line within 3 months
Would you like me to continue with the translation of the subsequent sections?Translation of the first part of the document:
Monetary Assistance in Case of Death or Disability of Volunteers Who Suffered While Providing Assistance in the Combat Zone. The document details the procedure for submitting applications and necessary documents, defines the procedure for their review and decision-making on assistance payments.
Structural Changes:
1. Supplementation regarding the application of the Law “On Administrative Procedure”
2. New procedure for document submission through the Administrative Service Center
3. Detailing the list of required documents
4. Possibility of obtaining data through electronic interaction
5. Clarification of application review and decision-making timelines
6. Update of application forms
Key Provisions:
– Applications can be submitted in both paper and electronic forms
– The list of documents confirming the right to assistance has been expanded
– The possibility of obtaining data through electronic systems without the applicant’s involvement has been introduced
– Clear timelines for application review have been established (1 month + 15 days for clarification)
– The possibility of appealing decisions in accordance with the Law “On Administrative Procedure” is provided
– The procedure for storing personal files of assistance recipients is defined
Would you like me to continue with the translation of the subsequent parts of the document?First Circle of Positions, Including Inspectors of Customs Clearance Departments at Border Crossing Points.
3. Special emphasis is placed on digital transformation leadership positions (CDTO) in both agencies, indicating the priority of this direction.
Resolution on Amendments to the Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Dated December 28, 2020, No. 1343 and December 1, 2023, No. 1317
This resolution concerns the digitalization of public service and personnel management in state bodies. It amends the procedure for functioning of the human resources management information system and the use of electronic services through the “Diia” portal for civil servants.
The resolution is structurally composed of two main parts:
1. Changes to the Regulations on the Human Resources Management Information System
2. Changes to the Procedure for Using the “Diia” Portal for Civil Servants
Key innovations:
1. A Unified Database of Officials and Civil Servants is created as a component of the “Diia” portal, containing detailed information about employees (personal data, position, rank, contacts, etc.)
2. Functional capabilities of the “Diia.Office” section are expanded, including:
– Obtaining work-related certificates
– Submitting applications for appointment to a position
– Other functions related to civil service
3. A procedure is established for entering and updating information in the Unified Database through authorized employees using electronic signature
4. Military personnel are excluded from the scope of this system
It is important to note that submission of information is carried out subject to technical capability and workplace connection.
Resolution on Amendments to the Procedure for Submitting Applications for Compensation of Losses, Damages, or Harm Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation Against Ukraine to the Register of Damages Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation Against Ukraine via the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services
This resolution amends the procedure for submitting applications for compensation of damages from Russian aggression through the “Diia” portal. Here are the key points:
Essence of the Law:
– Expands and details categories of damages for which compensation applications can be submitted
– Establishes clear definitions of various types of harm (torture, sexual violence, forced labor, etc.)
– Defines the procedure for submitting applications for different damage categories through the “Diia” portal
Structure:
– Updates terminology and basic concepts
– Adds new application categories (total of 11 categories)
– Describes in detail the application submission procedure for each category
– Defines the list of required documents and information
Main Provisions:
1. Expanded list of persons who can submit applications (including parents of minors)
2. Added new damage categories:
– Serious bodily injuries
– Sexual violence
– Torture
– Forced labor
– Loss of property access in occupied territories
3. For each category, clearly defined:
– Who can submit an application
– What documents are required
– What information needs to be provided
– Specifics of submitting applications on behalf of children
Resolution on Amendments to the Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Dated April 14, 2021, No. 347 and September 15, 2021, No. 959
This resolution amends the procedure for financing and activities of the President of Ukraine’s Fund
