Key Changes in Legislation:
1. Border Crossing Rules Modified – Expanded List of Persons Eligible to Leave Ukraine, Particularly for Relatives of Fallen Defenders. Clarified List of Documents and Procedure for Confirming Exit Rights.
2. New Mechanism of State Support for Military Vehicle Manufacturers Introduced – Requirement of Production Localization in Ukraine of at Least 50% Established for Obtaining State Order.
3. Rules for Providing Subvention for Housing to Family-Type Children’s Homes Updated – 833 Million UAH Allocated, 4 Stages of Funds Distribution Established, and Local Budget Co-Financing Requirement Set.
4. Procedure for Granting Combatant Status to Persons Who Collaborated with Resistance Forces Modified – Expanded Circle of Candidates, Including Persons Who Were in Captivity.
5. Amendments to Tax Legislation Regarding Charitable Giving – Increased Limit of Tax-Exempt Assistance to 500 Minimum Wages, Special Regime for Enterprises Regarding Charitable Contributions Established.
6. Mechanism for Recognizing Learning Results Obtained Abroad Introduced – Both Formal and Non-Formal Education, Excluding Education from Aggressor States.
7. United24 Portal Operating Rules Updated – Clarified Mechanism for Fundraising for Military Units within “Drone Line” Project, Reporting Requirements Established.
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 accounting prices for four types of banking metals as of March 14, 2025, expressed per troy ounce in hryvnias.
Key provisions:
1. Prices are set for gold (122,216.45 UAH), silver (1,373.45 UAH), platinum (40,488.41 UAH), and palladium (39,255.06 UAH).
2. These prices are accounting prices, used for accounting and statistical reporting.
3. An important caveat – the NBU does not undertake obligations to buy or sell banking metals at these prices.
4. Metals are identified using both digital (959, 961, 962, 964) and letter (XAU, XAG, XPT, XPD) codes.
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 March 14, 2025.
The document structure is a table with official rates for 34 foreign currencies. For each currency, its digital and letter 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 41.5270 UAH
2. Euro is set at 45.0007 UAH
3. The highest rate among the presented currencies is SDR (Special Drawing Rights) – 55.2417 UAH
4. The document contains an important caveat that these rates are used for accounting and NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, but do not create obligations for the NBU to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
On Amending Paragraph 2-6 of the Rules for Crossing the State Border by Ukrainian Citizens
Essence of the Resolution:
Amendments have been made to the Rules for Crossing the State Border of Ukraine, concerning exceptions for certain categories of citizens regarding exit restrictions. Specifically, it is established that restrictions do not apply to persons defined in Article 23 of the Law “On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization” and paragraph 2-14 of the Border Crossing Rules.
Structure and Changes:
The resolution makes a specific amendment to paragraph 2-6 of the State Border Crossing Rules, supplementing it with a new sentence regarding exceptions to restrictions. This is a continuation of changes made by the previous resolution of March 7, 2025.
Key Provisions:
1. Specific categories of persons are defined, to whom border crossing restrictions do not apply – these are persons mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 2 of the third part of Article 23 of the Mobilization Law.
2. Exceptions are additionally extended to persons defined in paragraph 2-14 of the Border Crossing Rules.
3. Changes are directly related to mobilization issues and citizens’ right to leave Ukraine during a special period.
On the Delegation of Ukraine to Participate in Negotiations with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Regarding the Loan Agreement (Project “Creating Resilient Infrastructure in Vulnerable Environments in Ukraine”) between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Financing Agreement (Project “Creating Resilient Infrastructure in Vulnerable Environments in Ukraine”) between Ukraine and the International Development Association, and Grant Agreement of the Multi-Donor Trust Fund to Support, Recover, Rebuild, and Reform Ukraine (Project “Creating Resilient Infrastructure in Vulnerable Environments in Ukraine”)
[Note: The last document’s translation is cut off due to length limitations]Here is the translation of the provided Ukrainian text into English:
Regarding the Creation of a Delegation for Negotiations on the Project “Creating Resilient Infrastructure in Vulnerable Environments in Ukraine” between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, acting as the administrator of the Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Support, Recovery, Reconstruction
This order concerns the creation of a Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association regarding three important project financing agreements for the “Creating Resilient Infrastructure in Vulnerable Environments in Ukraine” project.
The document structure includes three main points:
1. Formation of a delegation of 14 people led by Vice Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba
2. Approval of Directives for the delegation (which have a “for official use” classification)
3. Authorization of Oleksii Kuleba to sign three agreements
Key provisions:
– The delegation will negotiate a loan, financing, and grant for the infrastructure project
– The delegation includes representatives from relevant ministries and agencies (Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Regional Development, Ministry of Justice, etc.)
– The delegation head has the right to make changes to its composition in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
– Possibility of involving additional experts and advisors is envisaged
Regarding Amendments to the Procedure for Granting Combatant Status to Persons Involved in Confidential Cooperation Who Participated in Resistance Movement Tasks in Temporarily Occupied Territory of Ukraine, in the Area of Anti-Terrorist Operation, in the Area of Ensuring National Security and Defense, Repelling and Constraining Armed Aggression or in Other Territories Where Military (Combat) Actions Were Conducted During the Execution of These Tasks
Essence of Changes:
The resolution amends the procedure for granting combatant status to persons who cooperated with resistance forces in occupied territories. The main changes concern expanding the circle of persons who can receive this status and clarifying the procedure for its provision. In particular, the status can now be obtained by persons who were in captivity (except for voluntary surrender).
Structure and Main Provisions:
1. The wording regarding task execution has been changed – from “successfully completed” to “performed”, which expands the range of candidates.
2. A provision about persons in captivity has been added.
3. Mention of the Special Operations Forces Personnel Center has been removed.
4. The circle of persons who can be involved in the procedure has been expanded – now it includes not only commanders but also military personnel.
5. The list of documents for obtaining the status has been clarified.
Key Application Points:
– Combatant status can be obtained by persons who performed resistance movement tasks, even if the execution was not “successful”
– Prisoners of war (except those who surrendered voluntarily) now have the right to obtain the status
– The circle of military personnel who can participate in the status granting procedure has been expanded
– A report by the Special Operations Forces unit leader has become one of the documents for obtaining the status
Regarding Amendments to the Regulation on the Recruitment Center for Foreigners and Stateless Persons
Essence of Changes:
The resolution amends the regulation on the Recruitment Center for Foreigners and Stateless Persons, changing its subordination and optimizing the procedure for recruiting foreigners for military service. The Center is transferred to direct subordination to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine instead of the Armed Forces. The initial screening procedure for candidates is simplified and accelerated.
Structure and Main Changes:
1. Subordination has been changed – now the Center is directly subordinate to the Ministry of Defense
2. Subordination to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and the General Staff has been removed
3. The management procedure has been changed1. Recruitment Management – General Management is Carried Out by the Ministry of Defense through the Deputy Minister
2. The Procedure for Candidate Verification Has Been Optimized – the Term Reduced to 15 Days
3. Added Opportunity to Conduct Initial Interview in Video Conference Format
Key Provisions for Application:
– Territorial Recruitment Centers and Military Units Can Independently Conduct Initial Candidate Screening
– Conclusion Regarding the Candidate Must Be Sent to the Recruitment Center within 3 Days
– Initial Candidate Screening is Conducted within 15 Days
– Interview Can Be Conducted Both In-Person and Online
– Staffing of the Center is Approved According to the Ministry of Defense Procedure
On Approval of Candidate Rudnitskyi V.S. for the Position of Director of the State Research and Production Association “Fort” of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine
This is a brief order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the personnel appointment of a state enterprise leader.
The document consists of a single operative part, which approves the appointment of Vadym Stanislavovych Rudnitskyi to the position of Director of the State Research and Production Association “Fort” of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
It is important to note that the State Research and Production Association “Fort” is a state-owned enterprise specializing in the development and production of weapons, special equipment, and ammunition for law enforcement needs. Approval of the leader’s candidacy by the Cabinet of Ministers is a mandatory procedure in accordance with legislation on state property management.
On Transfer of Specific Individually Defined Property to the Ownership of Territorial Communities of Lviv Region
The essence of the order is to transfer specific state property (mainly computer equipment, office equipment, furniture, and equipment) to the ownership of three territorial communities in Lviv Region – Pustomyty, Peremyshliany, and Yavoriv.
The document structure is simple – consisting of a main directive point and an appendix with a detailed list of property being transferred. In the appendix, the property is grouped by districts (Lviv and Yavoriv) and territorial communities with inventory numbers specified.
Key Provisions for Application:
– Property is transferred to full ownership of territorial communities
– All property is clearly identified through inventory numbers
– Transfer concerns three specific territorial communities of Lviv Region
– Property list includes office equipment and equipment necessary for local government operations
On Transfer of Building to the Ownership of Baryshivka Settlement Territorial Community of Brovary District, Kyiv Region
1. Essence of the Act:
The order concerns the transfer of a specific building to the ownership of a territorial community. The building is located in Baryshivka settlement, Brovary District, Kyiv Region at Myru Square, 1.
2. Structure:
The document has a simple format of a Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine order, consisting of one point that defines:
– Transfer object (building with registration number)
– Location address
– Land plot characteristics
– New property owner
3. Main Provisions:
– Building with registration number 2797175432060 is transferred
– Land plot under the building has an area of 0.3456 hectares and cadastral number 3220255101:01:224:0001
– Recipient of the property is Baryshivka Settlement Territorial Community
– Transfer is made to full community ownership
This is a typical order on property transfer, which is part of the decentralization process and ensuring property rights of territorial communities.
