Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Banking Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium for internal accounting and reporting. These prices are not mandatory for purchase and sale transactions. Accounting prices are used for internal calculations of the NBU and do not affect market prices for metals.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies and SDR
The National Bank of Ukraine establishes official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDR for accounting and conducting operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. These rates serve as a benchmark for accounting, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at these rates. Official rates are used for clearly defined purposes, such as accounting and operations with the STSU.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Appointment of A.V. Trotsk
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Andriy Volodymyrovych Trotsk as Deputy Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine. The appointment is for a limited term – up to 12 months after the termination of martial law. Remuneration will be carried out in accordance with current legislation.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Appointment of S.M. Lyseuk
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Serhiy Mykolayovych Lyseuk as Deputy Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine. The appointment is for a limited term – up to 12 months after the termination of martial law. Remuneration will be carried out in accordance with current legislation.
Law of Ukraine “On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the United States of America on the Establishment of the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction”
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has ratified the Agreement between Ukraine and the USA on the establishment of an investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Ratification of the agreement does not imply approval of other agreements related to its implementation. Any additional agreements must comply with the provisions of the ratified agreement and not create additional international legal obligations for Ukraine.
Order of the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Amendments to the Order Regarding the Web Resources of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Amendments have been made to the order of the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the functioning of web resources, namely, a clause has been excluded from the Technological Scheme for Information Filling of web resources.
Order of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine on Amendments to the List of Territories in Which Hostilities are Being (Were) Conducted or Which are Temporarily Occupied by the Russian Federation
The Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine has made changes to the list of territories where hostilities are being conducted or which are temporarily occupied. The start and end dates of hostilities/occupation for certain settlements have been updated, and some territories have been added to and removed from the list, reflecting the current situation on the front.
Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the United States of America on the Establishment of the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction
The agreement envisages the creation of a fund to attract investment in the economy of Ukraine and its reconstruction. The fund will operate on the basis of transparent investments, consistent with democratic values. The Ukrainian government undertakes to grant the fund a regime no less favorable than that provided for in the Agreement, and in case of discrepancies between the legislation of Ukraine and the Agreement, the Agreement shall prevail.
Law of Ukraine “On Amending Article 4 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law” Regarding the Change of Names of Military Administrations of Settlements”
The law provides for bringing the names of military administrations in line with the names of administrative-territorial units. In the event of renaming a settlement, the name of the corresponding military administration must be changed. The decision to rename is made by the head of the military administration.
Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine No. 215
Technical changes have been made to the order concerning training on the passage of notification signals. References to regulations have been clarified, and the State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine has been added to the list of bodies participating in the training.
Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on Materiel Support
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has amended the norms for providing military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service with materiel. New Norm No. 69 has been introduced, which defines the list of adaptive clothing and personal hygiene products for military personnel who have suffered injuries, wounds, or illnesses. The specifics of the supply and accounting of these items are determined by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in coordination with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
Order of the State Archival Service of Ukraine on the Organization of Scientific Activities
The State Archival Service of Ukraine has amended the Regulations on the organization of scientific and scientific-technical activities. The changes relate to the planning and implementation of scientific work in the field of archival affairs and the insurance fund of documentation.
Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine on State Control at Border Inspection Posts
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine has made a technical correction to the list of products subject to state control at designated border inspection posts.
Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on the List of Military Administration Bodies
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has amended the list of military administration bodies whose jurisdiction extends to the entire territory of Ukraine. The changes relate to the name of one of the military administration bodies.
Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on Instructions for Submitting Reports and Returns
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has amended the instructions for submitting reports and returns. The intelligence body of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has been excluded from the scope of this instruction. Some provisions regarding the accounting of offenses have also been adjusted.
Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on Training on the Passage of Notification Signals
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has amended Annex 1 to the Procedure for conducting training on the passage of notification signals during martial law. The names of some ministries have been changed and the State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine has been added to the list of bodies participating in the training.
Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine on State Control at Border Inspection Posts (List of Products)
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine has amended the list of products subject to state control at border inspection posts. The list of goods subject to mandatory inspection upon import into Ukraine has been updated.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Public Investment Management
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has defined new rules for the management of public investments, covering all stages – from the preparation to the implementation of projects and programs financed by state funds. Four key procedures have been approved, which regulate various aspects of public investment management. A Unified Information System for Managing Public Investment Projects is being introduced.
Judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of “Odesa Sandwich Company LLC v. Ukraine”
The European Court of Human Rights in the case of “Odesa Sandwich Company LLC v. Ukraine” found a violation of the right to property. The court stressed that even if the interference has a legitimate aim, the state must ensure fair compensation, especially when it comes to bona fide purchasers of property.
