Digest of Legislative Changes:
Changes in Cash Collection:
The NBU has updated the Cash Collection Instruction – banks are now required to have their own cash collection units, electronic accompanying cash order use is allowed through mobile terminals, and the limit for transporting numismatic products has been increased from 10 to 20 units.
Notarial Documents during War:
The powers of state notarial archives have been expanded regarding the acceptance of documents from combat zones. Archives can temporarily store documents from private notaries and wills certified under martial law conditions. A 3-month period has been established for transferring wills after the termination of martial law.
Medical Assistance for Burns:
The Ministry of Health has introduced a new two-level system for providing combustiological care. Special burn teams have been created at medical facilities of the second level, daily reporting on available bed spaces has been implemented, and refusal of hospitalization when beds are available is prohibited. Particular attention is paid to coordination in mass burn injury cases.
Fire Extinguishing Rules Update:
A new management system for civil protection forces and means (SUSZ) has been introduced, the use of unmanned systems and tablet computers is allowed. A new system of safety sound signals and marking of rescuers’ body armor has been 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 indicating metal codes (numeric and literal), measurement unit (troy ounce), and established accounting price in hryvnias for each metal as of April 8, 2025.
Key provisions:
– Price per troy ounce of gold is set at 124,614.20 UAH
– Silver is valued at 1,238.76 UAH per ounce
– Platinum – 37,765.90 UAH per ounce
– Palladium – 37,788.90 UAH per ounce
It is important to note that these prices are reference prices, and the NBU explicitly states that it does not undertake obligations to conduct buy-sell operations of banking metals at these prices. Such quotations are used by banks and other financial institutions for various purposes, including accounting and asset valuation.
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 against the hryvnia as of April 8, 2025.
The document presents a table with official exchange rates for 42 currencies and Special Drawing Rights (SDR). The structure includes numeric and literal currency code, number of currency units, full currency name, and official exchange rate.
Key rates for major currencies:
– US Dollar (USD): 41.0807 UAH
– Euro (EUR): 45.0532 UAH
– British Pound (GBP): 52.6860 UAH
– Swiss Franc (CHF): 48.0504 UAH
– Polish Zloty (PLN): 10.4921 UAH
It is important to note that these rates are used for accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and other cases defined by legislation. The NBU does not undertake obligations to buy or sell currencies at the specified rates.
On Appointing O. Havrysh as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Norway
This is a decree on diplomatic appointment, whereby Oleksii Petrovych Havrysh is appointed as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Norway.
The decree structure is simple and contains only an operative part with one point about appointing a specific person to a diplomatic position.
Key provisions for application:
– Appointment is made by the President of Ukraine in accordance with his constitutional powers
– The Ambassador receives powers to represent Ukraine in Norway with the status of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador
– The decree takes effect from the moment of its signing – April 7, 2025
On Appointing O. Nechytailo as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the People’s Republic of China
This is a decree on diplomatic appointment, whereby Oleksandr Viacheslavovych Nechytailo is appointed as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the People’s Republic of China.Here is the translation of the provided Ukrainian text into English:
The structure of the decree is simple and contains only the operative part with a single point about the appointment of a specific person to a diplomatic position.
The decree is a standard document on the appointment of a diplomatic representative of the highest rank, in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the Law of Ukraine “On Diplomatic Service”. The ambassador will represent the interests of Ukraine in the People’s Republic of China and will have all diplomatic privileges and immunities provided for by international law.
On Appointing Yu. Klymenko as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Paraguay
This is a decree on a diplomatic appointment, by which Yurii Arkadiovych Klymenko, who is already an ambassador of Ukraine to Argentina, is additionally appointed as the ambassador of Ukraine to Paraguay on a concurrent basis.
The structure of the decree is simple and contains only the operative part with a single point about the appointment of an ambassador on a concurrent basis, without additional provisions or conditions.
The key point is that the ambassador retains his primary position in Argentina and will simultaneously represent the interests of Ukraine in Paraguay. Such practice of appointing ambassadors on a concurrent basis is common in diplomatic practice, especially in regions where countries are geographically close to each other.
On Appointing A. Melnyk as Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations
This is a decree on the appointment of a diplomatic representative of Ukraine – Permanent Representative to the UN.
The structure of the decree is simple and contains only the operative part with a single sentence about appointing Andrii Yaroslavovych Melnyk to the position of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN.
The key provision is the appointment of a specific person (A.Ya. Melnyk) to one of the most important diplomatic positions – Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN, who will represent Ukraine’s interests in the main international organization. The Permanent Representative to the UN has a status equivalent to the rank of ambassador and is appointed by the President of Ukraine in accordance with his constitutional powers in the field of foreign policy.
On Appointing V. Maiko as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Kazakhstan
This is a decree on a personnel appointment in the diplomatic service of Ukraine. Viktor Anatoliovych Maiko is appointed to the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The structure of the decree is simple and typical for acts on diplomatic appointments – consisting of a single point about the appointment of a specific person to the position of ambassador in a specific country.
The key provision is the appointment of V.A. Maiko as ambassador, which gives him the authority to represent Ukraine in Kazakhstan at the highest diplomatic level and manage the work of the Ukrainian embassy in this country. Such decrees implement the constitutional powers of the President of Ukraine regarding the appointment and dismissal of heads of diplomatic missions of Ukraine in other states.
On Appointing A. Kostin as PermanentOn Appointment of A. Kostyn as Ukraine’s Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
This is a personnel decree of the President of Ukraine on the appointment of a diplomatic representative.
The essence of the decree is the appointment of Andrii Kostyn, who is already the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Netherlands, as an additional representative of Ukraine to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on a concurrent basis.
The structure of the decree is simple – it is a single appointment without additional provisions or conditions. Such appointments are typical for diplomatic service, when an ambassador in the country of the organization’s location additionally represents Ukraine in an international organization.
Key aspects:
– Appointment is made concurrently with the main ambassadorial position
– Representation is carried out with the OPCW – an important international organization that monitors the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
– A. Kostyn holds the rank of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine
On Appointment of A. Kostyn as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of the Netherlands
This is a decree on diplomatic appointment, whereby Andrii Yevhenovych Kostyn is appointed to the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The structure of the decree is simple and contains only the operative part with one point about the appointment of a specific person to a diplomatic position.
The main provision of the decree is the appointment of A.Ye. Kostyn as the head of the diplomatic mission of Ukraine in the Netherlands with the rank of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador, which is the highest diplomatic rank in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
On Appointment of M. Vydoinyk as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Finland
This is a decree on diplomatic appointment, whereby Mykhailo Mykhailovych Vydoinyk is appointed to the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Finland.
The structure of the decree is simple and typical for acts of ambassador appointments – consisting of a title, a brief directive sentence about the appointment of a specific person, place and date of signing, decree number, and the signature of the President of Ukraine.
The key provision is the appointment of M.M. Vydoinyk as ambassador, which gives him the authority to represent Ukraine in Finland at the highest diplomatic level. The ambassador has the right to represent Ukraine’s interests, conduct negotiations on behalf of the state, and manage the Ukrainian Embassy in Finland.
On Appointment of R. Horiainov as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Lebanese Republic
This is a decree on diplomatic appointment, whereby Roman Viacheslavovych Horiainov is appointed to the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Lebanon.
The structure of the decree is simple and contains only the operative part with one point about the appointment of a specific person to a diplomatic position.
The main provision of the decree is the appointment of a new top-ranking diplomatic representative of Ukraine to the Lebanese Republic. This is a standard appointment procedure.Appointment of Ambassadors, carried out by the President of Ukraine in accordance with his constitutional powers in the field of foreign policy and diplomatic relations.
On Dismissal of O. Dibrova from the Positions of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Finland and Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Iceland
This is a decree on personnel changes in the diplomatic corps of Ukraine, which dismisses Olha Dibrova from the position of Ambassador of Ukraine simultaneously in two countries – Finland (as the primary workplace) and Iceland (by concurrent duties).
The structure of the decree is simple – consisting of one point, which implements the dismissal of the diplomat from both positions simultaneously. This is a typical form of a decree on ambassador dismissal.
Key elements of the decree:
– Dismissal concerns two diplomatic positions simultaneously
– The position in Iceland was held concurrently
– The decree takes effect from the moment of signing
– No grounds for dismissal are specified, which is common practice for such decrees
On Dismissal of V. Maiko from the Position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Turkmenistan
This is a typical decree of the President of Ukraine on personnel changes in the diplomatic corps.
1. The essence of the decree is the dismissal of Viktor Anatoliyovych Maiko from the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Turkmenistan.
2. The decree has a simple structure consisting of one point in the operative part. This is a standard form of decrees on ambassador dismissal.
3. Key elements of the decree:
– Clearly defined official (Maiko V.A.)
– Specific position from which dismissal occurs (Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador)
– Country of accreditation (Turkmenistan)
– Date and number of the decree (April 7, 2025, No. 208/2025)
The decree is adopted in accordance with the constitutional powers of the President of Ukraine to appoint and dismiss heads of diplomatic missions of Ukraine in other states.
On Dismissal of A. Melnyk from the Position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Federative Republic of Brazil
This is a decree on a personnel decision in the diplomatic service – dismissal of Andrii Melnyk from the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Brazil.
The decree has a simple structure and consists of one point, which dismisses the official. This is a typical format of a decree on diplomat dismissal.
The key provision is the direct dismissal of Andrii Yaroslavovych Melnyk from the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Federative Republic of Brazil. The decree does not contain grounds for dismissal or appointment of a new ambassador.
On Approval of Amendments to the Instruction on Cash Collection and Transportation of Currency Values of Banks in Ukraine
This resolution of the NBU amends the Instruction on Cash Collection and Transportation of Currency Values of Banks in Ukraine. The main purpose is to improve transportation procedures and modernize doc…
– Appointment is made concurrently with the main ambassadorial position
– Representation is carried out with the OPCW – an important international organization that monitors the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
– A. Kostyn holds the rank of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine
– Dismissal concerns two diplomatic positions simultaneously
– The position in Iceland was held concurrently
– The decree takes effect from the moment of signing
– No grounds for dismissal are specified, which is common practice for such decrees
– Clearly defined official (Maiko V.A.)
– Specific position from which dismissal occurs (Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador)
– Country of accreditation (Turkmenistan)
– Date and number of the decree (April 7, 2025, No. 208/2025)
