Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Accounting Prices for Bank Metals from the NBU
The National Bank of Ukraine regularly sets accounting prices for bank metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used for accounting and reporting purposes, but the NBU itself is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at these prices. It is important to remember that these are indicative prices and are not market prices.
Official Hryvnia Exchange Rate from the NBU
The National Bank of Ukraine also sets the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDRs). These rates are used for accounting and other operations defined by law, but are not market rates. The NBU does not guarantee the possibility of buying or selling currency at these rates.
Notification of Termination of the International Agreement on Medical Support within the CIS
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has announced the termination of the Agreement on the Organization of Medical Support for Military Personnel and Their Families, which operated within the CIS. From March 22, 2025, Ukraine will no longer apply the provisions of this agreement. This may have implications for the medical support of certain categories of individuals and will require a review of relevant regulations.
Changes to the Procedure for Granting Subsidies for Housing Rental to IDPs
The government has made changes to the rules for granting subsidies for housing rental payments and compensation to landlords, particularly for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Receiving a subsidy for housing rental now temporarily suspends the payment of living assistance to IDPs, and to receive a subsidy, consent to this is required. Terminology, document submission procedures, and mechanisms for calculating the subsidy amount have been clarified.
Re-subordination of the IDP Mortgage Lending Program
Responsibility for the implementation of the preferential mortgage lending program for internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the expense of the KfW grant has been transferred from the Ministry of Reintegration and the Ministry of Infrastructure to the Ministry of Development. Now, all issues related to this program will be coordinated through the Ministry of Development.
Changes in the Civil Protection System
The government has made changes to the Regulation on the Unified State Civil Protection System. The Ukrainian Red Cross Society can now be involved in the performance of civil protection tasks on a contractual basis. The wording regarding the services participating in the civil protection system has also been clarified.
Expanded List for Calculating Length of Service for Pension Purposes
The government has expanded the list of bodies, the time of work in which is taken into account when calculating the length of service for the purpose of granting pensions. Now, the time of work in the civil protection service is also taken into account when calculating the length of service for the purpose of granting pensions.
Cancellation of the Resolution on Maintaining Registers of Licensees in the Field of Production and Circulation of Alcohol and Fuel
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has canceled the previous resolution, which concerned the maintenance of unified state registers of licensees in the fields of production and circulation of alcohol, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, liquids for electronic cigarettes, and fuel. The decision to cancel was made because the previous resolution was not implemented.
Changes to the Medical Guarantee Program: Expansion of Reimbursement and Support for Hospitals in the Combat Zone
Changes have been made to the procedure for implementing the state medical care guarantee program for the population. The list of medicines, the cost of which is reimbursed by the state, has been expanded, including medicines for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, oncology, and for pregnant women. The conditions for concluding contracts with hospitals operating in the territories where hostilities are taking place have been clarified.
Approval of the Financial Plan of the State Enterprise “Energorynok”
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the financial plan of the state enterprise “Energorynok” for 2025. This plan defines the main performance indicators of the enterprise for the next year, such as income, expenses, profit, production volumes, and investments.
Establishment of Rules for Refreshing Medicines and Medical Devices in State Reserves
The government has determined how the process of updating medicines and medical devices stored in state reserves should take place. Only medicines included in the National List of Essential Medicines should be supplied to the reserves. The deadlines for replacing medicines and medical devices, depending on their expiration date, are clearly defined.
Extension of Special Obligations in the Natural Gas Market
The government has extended the validity of special obligations (PSO) in the natural gas market to ensure gas supply to heat producers and budgetary institutions until October 31, 2025. Clarifications have been made regarding the terms of gas supply to budgetary institutions, in particular, regarding the form of the accession agreement.
Implementation of International Standards of Prudential Requirements for Credit Institutions
The National Bank of Ukraine has approved a new regulation on the determination by banks of the minimum amount of exposures weighted by credit risk. This is necessary to ensure the stability and reliability of the banking system of Ukraine. Banks must calculate this indicator daily, which affects the calculation of capital adequacy ratios.
Changes in the Criteria for Determining Important Enterprises in the Field of Social Protection of the Population
The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine has made changes to the criteria for determining enterprises, institutions, and organizations that are important for the national economy in the field of social protection of the population. Organizations that meet at least one of the criteria may be eligible for support and preferential treatment from the state.
Technical Changes in Regulatory Legal Acts of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has made technical changes to some regulatory legal acts, replacing references to the order of the Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine with the order of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine. This is necessary to update the regulatory framework in connection with changes in the activities of the relevant bodies.
Expansion of the Functions of the Secretariat of the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights
Changes have been made to the Regulation on the Secretariat of the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, clarifying its tasks and functions. In particular, the place of exercise of powers by employees of the Secretariat is determined, the functions regarding legal protection of the interests of the Commissioner and property management are expanded, and internal control and audit are introduced.
Technical Corrections in Orders of the State Aviation Service
The State Aviation Service of Ukraine has made technical corrections to previous changes in some orders regulating civil aviation. It corrects inaccuracies and aligns terminology to ensure the correct application of regulations in this area.
Cancellation of Standards for the Provision of Social Support Services to the Population
The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine has canceled the order approving the standards for the provision of social support services to the population. This means that the previous standards are no longer valid, and new regulations should be expected.
Cancellation of the PFU Resolution and the Order of the Ministry of Social Policy Regarding the Experiment on the Transfer of Lists for Crediting Pensions
The Board of the Pension Fund of Ukraine and the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine have canceled the resolutions and orders regulating the procedure for conducting an experiment on the transfer of lists for crediting pensions in electronic form using the technologies of the National Bank of Ukraine. The experiment ceases to be in effect.
Harmonization of Terminology in the Aviation Sector
The State Aviation Service of Ukraine has made changes to a number of orders in the field of civil aviation. The main purpose of these changes is to harmonize terminology and bring regulatory acts into compliance with the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure.”
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **Regarding the accounting price of banking metals**
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1. **Essence of the document:** This is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of April 16, 2025. These prices are used for accounting and reporting purposes, but the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell these metals at the indicated prices.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The document is in the form of a notification.
* It contains a table with information about each banking metal, namely:
* Digital code of the metal
* Letter code of the metal
* Accounting price per one troy ounce in hryvnias.
* An important note indicates that the NBU does not assume any obligations regarding the purchase or sale of metals at these prices.
3. **Main provisions for use:**
* The accounting prices indicated in the notification can be used for accounting, valuation of assets in banking metals, as well as for calculations where it is necessary to determine the value of these metals in hryvnia equivalent on a specific date.
* It should be remembered that these prices are indicative and are not market prices at which one can actually buy or sell banking metals.
### **Regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
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1. **Essence of the document:** This is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDR) on a specific date – April 16, 2025. These rates are used for accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided by law. It is important to note that the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell these currencies at the indicated rates.
2. **Structure and main provisions:** The document is in the form of a table, where for each currency its digital and letter code, the number of units of currency/SDR, name, and official hryvnia exchange rate are indicated. The footnote indicates the scope of application of these rates and the absence of NBU obligations regarding the purchase or sale of currencies at these rates.
3. **Most important provisions:** The most important thing is that these rates are *official* and are used for certain operations defined by law. However, they are not market rateexchange rates at which currency can be freely bought or sold in banks or exchange offices. It is also important to remember that the NBU does not guarantee the possibility of buying or selling currency at these rates.
On the Appointment of Ye.Ye. Perelyhin as Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine
Good day! Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 342-r of April 15, 2025, concerns personnel issues in the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine. The document provides for the appointment of a specific person to the position of deputy minister.
The structure of the order is very simple: it consists of the title, date and number, as well as the text of the order itself, which appoints Ye.Ye. Perelyhin to the position of Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine. The order is signed by the Prime Minister of Ukraine. There are no changes compared to previous versions of similar orders, as this is a standard document for formalizing personnel decisions.
The most important provision of this order is the very fact of the appointment of Ye.Ye. Perelyhin to the position of deputy minister, as this determines his powers and responsibilities in the field of environmental protection and natural resources.
On the Appointment of O.S. Balesta as Deputy Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine
Good day! Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 341-r of April 15, 2025, concerns personnel issues. It provides for the appointment of a specific person, namely Oleksii Stanislavovych Balesta, to the position of Deputy Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine.
The structure of the order is very simple: it consists of the title, date and number, the preamble on the appointment, and the signature of the Prime Minister of Ukraine. The text clearly indicates the last name, first name, and patronymic of the person appointed to the position, as well as the name of the ministry in which he will work.
The main provision of this order is the very fact of the appointment of O.S. Balesta to the position of Deputy Minister. This decision is important for ensuring the activities of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, as the deputy minister plays a key role in the implementation of the ministry’s policies.
Information on the Termination of International Treaties
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1. **Essence of the Document:** This is an official notification from the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine regarding the termination of an international treaty – the Agreement on the Organization of Medical Support for Servicemen and Members of Their Families, Employees and Servants of the Armed Forces of the Member States of the Commonwealth, the Joint Armed Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States, done on May 15, 1992. The notification records the fact that the agreement terminates on March 22, 2025.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The document is in the form of a notification containing information about:
* Serial number.
* Title of the international treaty.
* Registration code of the treaty in the Unified State Register of Normative Legal Acts.
* Information on publication in the “Official Gazette of Ukraine.”
* Information on the termination of the international treaty, including the date of termination and a reference to the letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, which confirms this information.
3. **Important Provisions for Use:** The key is the official termination of the Agreement on March 22, 2025. This means that the provisions of this agreement are no longer applied by Ukraine in relations with other CIS member states. This may have implications for the medical support of these categories of persons, and will require a review of relevant regulations and procedures.
**On the Appointment of S. Kramarenko as the Head of the Chernihiv District State Administration of the Chernihiv Region**
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1. **Essence of the Order:** This is an order of the President of Ukraine on the appointment of a specific person, namely Serhiy Mykolayovych Kramarenko, to the position of Head of the Chernihiv District State Administration of the Chernihiv Region. In fact, this is a personnel decision.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The order consists of one concise clause, which clearly indicates the surname, first name, patronymic of the person being appointed, and the name of the position and administrative-territorial unit where the appointment takes place. The order does not contain any additional conditions or terms of appointment. It is a direct act of appointment to the position.
3. **Most Important Provisions:** The only important provision is the very fact of the appointment of Serhiy Mykolayovych Kramarenko to the position of Head of the Chernihiv District State Administration of the Chernihiv Region. This means that from April 14, 2025, this person is authorized to exercise the powers ofpowers of the head of the relevant district state administration.
On the appointment of Yu. Tretiak as the Head of the Myrnohrad City Military Administration of Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast
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1. **Essence of the Order:** Presidential Order No. 28/2025-rp concerns a personnel matter and provides for the appointment of a specific person, namely Yurii Vasyliovych Tretiak, to the position of Head of the Myrnohrad City Military Administration of Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast. In fact, this is a decision on the appointment of the head of a local government body in the specific conditions of martial law.
2. **Structure and main provisions:** The order consists of the title, the stating part on the appointment, the last name, first name and patronymic of the person being appointed, the name of the position and the administrative-territorial unit to which the appointment is made. It also indicates the date and place of issue of the order, as well as the signature of the President of Ukraine. The document clearly defines who exactly is appointed and to what position. There are no changes compared to previous versions of similar orders, as they usually have a standard form.
3. **Main provisions for use:** The most important thing is that from the moment this order is signed, Yurii Vasyliovych Tretiak officially acquires the powers of the Head of the Myrnohrad City Military Administration of Pokrovsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast. This means that all management decisions and actions taken by him in this position are legitimate and have legal force.
On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding the Provision of a Subsidy for Payment of the Cost or Part of the Cost of Renting (Leasing) a Residential Premises (Part of a Residential Premises) and Compensation for Part of the Personal Income Tax or Single Tax and Military Levy
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1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution introduces amendments to existing regulations governing the provision of subsidies for rent payments and compensation for landlords who pay taxes on income received. The main purpose of the changes is to clarify and optimize the process of providing these types of assistance, as well as to harmonize certain provisions taking into account the practice of application.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
The Resolution introduces amendments to four main documents:
* Procedure for compensating expenses for temporary accommodation of internally displaced persons (IDPs).
* Procedure for providing assistance for IDPs’ living expenses.
* Procedure for using state budget funds to ensure social protection of citizens who find themselves in difficult life circumstances.
* Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1225 of October 25, 2024, which regulates the experimental project on providing subsidies for housing rental and compensations.
The main changes concern:
* Clarification of terminology, in particular, the addition of a reference to “part of a residential premise” for a more accurate reflection of rental objects.
* The relationship between receiving assistance for IDPs’ living expenses and housing rental subsidies: persons receiving a rental subsidy have their living assistance temporarily suspended.
* Procedures for submitting documents and correcting errors when applying for subsidies and compensations.
* The mechanism for calculating the amount of the subsidy and compensation, as well as the procedure for their payment.
* Interaction between the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU) and the State Tax Service (STS) to verify information on income and taxes paid.
3. **Most important provisions for use:**
* **Coordination of payments for IDPs:** It is important to consider that receiving a housing rental subsidy may affect the payment of assistance for IDPs’ living expenses. It is necessary to consent to the termination of living assistance in order to receive a housing rental subsidy.
* **Procedure for submitting documents:** Pay attention to the updated requirements for documents submitted to receive a subsidy and compensation, in particular, to rental agreements and applications. It is important to check the completeness and correctness of filling in all fields.
* **Interaction with the PFU and STS:** Monitor messages from the PFU regarding the need to correct errors or provide additional documents. Landlords must pay taxes on income received in a timely manner in order not to lose the right to receive compensation.
* **Informing about changes:** Be sure to notify the PFU of any changes that may affect the receipt of a subsidy or compensation, such as a change of residence or family composition.
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On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 451 of April 28, 2021
Good day! Now I will briefly tell you about the changes made to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding benefits
