Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Message from the National Bank of Ukraine on accounting prices for bank metals (May 19, 2025):
The NBU informs about the accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used for accounting, reporting, determining the value of collateral, and calculating tax liabilities. It is important to note that the NBU does not undertake to buy or sell metals at these prices.
Message from the National Bank of Ukraine on establishing the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to foreign currencies (May 19, 2025):
The NBU establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to foreign currencies and SDRs. These rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the SCSA, and in other cases defined by law. The NBU does not undertake to buy or sell currencies at these rates, so the official rate is only a guideline.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the adoption as a basis of the draft law on simplifying the entry of foreign humanitarian workers and volunteers:
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis a draft law aimed at abolishing visa requirements for foreign humanitarian workers and volunteers for the period of martial law. This should facilitate and accelerate their work in Ukraine. The Human Rights Committee has been instructed to finalize the draft law for the second reading.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on amendments to the agenda of the thirteenth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation:
The resolution amends the agenda of the thirteenth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation, including a list of draft laws submitted by People’s Deputies, in particular No. 13071 (regarding the abolition of visa requirements for humanitarian workers and volunteers during martial law) and No. 13062 (regarding improving the procedure for issuing sick leave certificates).
Resolutions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on deputy requests regarding the присвоєння звання Герой України awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine:
The Verkhovna Rada supported deputy requests to the President of Ukraine regarding awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to servicemen Svyryd Dmytro Ihorovych, Vovkanych Oleksandr Mykhailovych, Bessarab Pavlo Pavlovych, Roshchina Viktoriia Volodymyrivna, Lupynus Mykola Anatoliyovych, and Kozhushko Vasyl Ivanovych. The requests have been sent to the President of Ukraine for consideration of the issue of awarding the high title.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on a deputy request regarding awarding the Order “For Courage” to members of the public formation “Radomyshl Guard”:
The Verkhovna Rada supported a deputy request to the President of Ukraine regarding awarding the Order “For Courage” to members of the public formation “Radomyshl Guard,” two of whom are posthumous. The request has been sent to the President of Ukraine for consideration of the issue of awarding.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the adoption as a basis of the draft law on improving the procedure for the distribution of court costs and court fees:
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis a draft law aimed at improving the procedure for the distribution of court costs and court fees. The Committee on Legal Policy has been instructed to finalize the draft law for the second reading.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on approving an appeal to the international community regarding the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people:
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved an appeal to the international community to honor the memory of the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people and consolidate efforts to protect the rights and freedoms of Crimean Tatars from violations by the Russian Federation. The appeal contains a call to foreign states and international organizations to recognize the deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide, and to increase pressure on Russia to stop aggression and human rights violations in occupied Crimea.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the return for revision of draft law No. 9363 on the digitalization of enforcement proceedings:
The Verkhovna Rada returned to the Committee on Legal Policy draft law No. 9363 on the digitalization of enforcement proceedings for revision. The revised draft law should be re-submitted for consideration in the second reading.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on celebrating the 600th anniversary of the congress of monarchs of European states in Lutsk:
The Verkhovna Rada decided to solemnly celebrate at the state level the 600th anniversary of the congress of monarchs of European states, which took place in Lutsk in 1429. The resolution provides for the establishment of an organizing committee, the development of an action plan, the holding of thematic exhibitions, scientific conferences, and the issuance of a jubilee coin and a series of postage stamps.
Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the adoption as a basis of the draft law on amendments to the Budget Code for the establishment of the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction:
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis a draft law on amendments to the Budget Code of Ukraine, necessary for the implementation of the Agreement between the Governments of Ukraine and the United States on the establishment of the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction. The Committee on Budget has been instructed to finalize the draft law for the second reading.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 557 of May 9, 2025, on the procedure for departmental registration of large-capacity and other technological vehicles:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a new procedure for departmental registration and accounting of large-capacity and other technological vehicles. The procedure defines the procedures for registration, re-registration, temporary registration, and deregistration of such vehicles that are not used on public roads. The possibility of submitting documents through the driver’s electronic cabinet or the Diia portal is provided.
Decision of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on improving state regulation of depository and clearing activities:
The NSSMC has amended regulatory legal acts governing the activities of depository institutions, the Central Securities Depository, and the conduct of clearing activities. The changes include replacing the term “cancellation” of a license with “termination,” clarifying the requirements for disclosing information to clearing participants, and the conditions for combining clearing activities with other types of activities.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on amendments to the procedure for implementing an experimental project on automatic verification and verification of information about conscripts, persons liable for military service, and reservists:
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for implementing an experimental project on the automatic verification of data on persons liable for military service. The process of registering men aged 16 to 60 for military service, as well as those who are not registered between the ages of 25 and 60, has been automated through data exchange between the SMS and the Ministry of Defense without referral to a military medical commission.
Decision of the Deposit Guarantee Fund for Individuals on amendments to the Procedure for Processing and Protecting Personal Data:
The Deposit Guarantee Fund for Individuals has made a point change to the Procedure for Processing and Protecting Personal Data, changing the phrase “Personal data of persons collected by the Fund” to “Collection of personal data of persons processed by the Fund.” This clarifies the Fund’s area of responsibility regarding personal data, focusing on data processing.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on amendments to the Requirements for Interdisciplinary Educational (Scientific) Programs:
The MES has amended the requirements for interdisciplinary educational programs, clarifying the terminology, references to regulations, and requirements for the scope of the educational program for each discipline. A minimum scope of the educational program for each discipline is established (at least 45%).
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on amendments to regulatory legal acts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs regulating medical support in the SESU:
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has amended regulatory legal acts governing medical support in the SESU, related to the reform of medical and social expertise. An electronic referral for the assessment of the person’s daily functioning has been introduced and the list of documents provided by persons who have undergone MSEK or assessment of daily functioning has been clarified.
Memorandum between the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine and the Financial Intelligence Unit of Iceland on cooperation in the exchange of financial information:
The State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine and the Financial Intelligence Unit of Iceland have agreed to cooperate in the exchange of financial information to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The memorandum defines the framework for cooperation, including the exchange of information, procedures for requesting and providing information, the use and protection of received information.
Order of the Deposit Guarantee Fund for Individuals on amendments to the Procedure for Processing and Protecting Personal Data (Expansion of the list of data and purposes of processing):
The Deposit Guarantee Fund for Individuals has expanded the list of data processed by the Fund and defined additional purposes for their processing. The changes relate to information received within the framework of measures provided for by Article 52 of the Law of Ukraine “On the System of Guaranteeing Deposits of Individuals,” which include actions to identify and respond to violations in the activities of banks.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on the approval of Requirements for Interdisciplinary Educational (Scientific) Programs in Higher Education:
The MES has approved new requirements for interdisciplinary educational programs in higher education, defining their structure, content, and requirements for competencies. It is established that interdisciplinary programs can be created at different levels of higher education, but cannot include specialties with additional regulation. It is important to consider the differences between combined, combined, and industry programs.
Order of the National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service Affairs on the approval of the Model Procedure for conducting a competition for filling positions of local government officials:
The NACS has approved the Model Procedure for conducting a competition for filling positions of local government officials. The stages, conditions, and procedures of the competitive selection are defined to ensure a transparent and objective process of personnel selection in local government bodies. Requirements for the publication of information, the use of assessment methods, and the formation of a competition commission are established.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **Regarding the accounting price of banking metals**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for banking metals, namely gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of May 19, 2025.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The notification contains a table where, for each banking metal, the following is indicated:
* Numeric code
* Alphabetic code
* Number of troy ounces (always 1)
* Name of the banking metal
* Accounting price in hryvnias
It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified accounting prices.
**Main provisions for use:**
The accounting prices specified in the notification may be used for:
* Accounting and reporting of financial institutions.
* Determining the value of collateral or other assets denominated in banking metals.
* Calculating tax liabilities related to transactions with banking metals.
* Other purposes provided for by law or internal regulations of organizations.
### **Regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – May 19, 2025.
The document structure is simple: it contains a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their numeric and alphabetic codes, the number of currency/SDR units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia for each. It is important to note that these rates are used for reflection in accounting records, for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law.
The most important provision is that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at these rates. This means that the official exchange rate of the hryvnia established by the NBU is a benchmark, but not a fixed rate at which foreign exchange transactions are carried out on the market.
### **Regarding the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons” regarding the abolition of visa requirements for foreigners and stateless persons who are humanitarian workers and volunteers, for the period of martial law**
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law aimed at simplifying the entry into Ukraine of foreign humanitarian workers and volunteers for the period of martial law. The draft law proposes to abolish visa requirements for this category of persons in order to facilitate their work in Ukraine.
The structure of the resolution consists of two points. The first point provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Pefrom citizenship”. The second clause instructs the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Human Rights to finalize the draft law, taking into account the proposals, and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
The most important provision of this act is the intention to abolish visa requirements for foreign humanitarian workers and volunteers for the duration of martial law. This could significantly speed up and facilitate the arrival and work of these individuals in Ukraine, which is crucial for supporting the population and providing assistance in the context of war.
On Amending the Agenda of the Thirteenth Session of the Ninth Convocation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
This document is a Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine that amends the agenda of the thirteenth session of the ninth convocation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The Resolution includes a list of draft laws submitted by People’s Deputies in the agenda.
The structure of the Resolution includes:
1. General provision on the inclusion of draft laws in the session’s agenda.
2. Provision on the entry into force of the Resolution from the moment of its adoption.
3. Annex with a list of draft laws, indicating the registration number, the subject of legislative initiative, the name of the draft law, and the chairperson of the lead committee.
Key provisions that may be important for use:
* Inclusion in the agenda of draft law No. 13071, which concerns the abolition of visa requirements for humanitarian workers and volunteers during the period of martial law.
* Inclusion in the agenda of draft law No. 13062, which concerns improving the procedure for issuing sick leave certificates.
* Inclusion in the agenda of draft laws No. 13164 and No. 13164-1, which concern amendments to Article 4 of the Law of Ukraine “On Monthly Cash Payment to Certain Categories of Citizens”.
On Forwarding the Deputy Inquiry of People’s Deputy of Ukraine Yevtushko S.M. to the President of Ukraine
This Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a deputy inquiry regarding the conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) on serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Svyryd Dmytro Ihorovych.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine”, and an operative part containing the decision to forward the deputy inquiry to the President of Ukraine. It is important that the inquiry was previously supported by 240 People’s Deputies of Ukraine.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The key is the fact that the inquiry was supported by the required number of deputies, which is the basis for forwarding it to the President of Ukraine for consideration of the issue of conferring the title of Hero of Ukraine.
On Forwarding the Deputy Inquiry of People’s Deputies of Ukraine Hryshchenko T.M. and Pushkarenko A.M. to the President of Ukraine
This Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a deputy inquiry to the President
Of Ukraine regarding the awarding of the Order “For Courage” to members of the public formation “Radomyshl Guard,” two of whom – posthumously.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and an operative part containing a decision to send a deputy’s inquiry to the President.
**Key provisions for use:**
The resolution is the basis for the President of Ukraine to consider the issue of awarding members of the public formation “Radomyshl Guard” with the Order “For Courage.”
On sending a deputy’s inquiry of a group of people’s deputies of Ukraine to the President of Ukraine
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Oleksandr Mykhailovych Vovkanych. The inquiry was initiated by a group of people’s deputies and supported by 246 parliamentarians.
The structure of the resolution is simple: it consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and an operative part containing a decision to send a deputy’s inquiry to the President.
The most important provision is the very fact of sending the inquiry to the President, which initiates the consideration of the issue of awarding the high title.
On sending a deputy’s inquiry of People’s Deputy of Ukraine Shvachko A.O. to the President of Ukraine
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a deputy’s inquiry of People’s Deputy of Ukraine Shvachko A.O. to the President of Ukraine regarding the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Pavlo Pavlovych Bessarab.
The structure of the resolution is simple: it consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and an operative part, which contains a decision to send a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine.
The most important provision of this resolution is the decision to send an inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously). This means that the Verkhovna Rada supported the initiative of the People’s Deputy and asks the President to consider this issue.
On sending a deputy’s inquiry of a group of people’s deputies of Ukraine to the President of Ukraine
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns sending a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Viktoriia Volodymyrivna Roschina. The decision to send the inquiry was supported by 247 people’s deputies.
The structure of the resolution is simple: it consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and an operative part, which actually resolves to send the deputy’s inquiry.
The most important provision of this resolution is the very fact of sending
…sending a request to the President of Ukraine, as this is an official appeal of the Verkhovna Rada regarding the consideration of the issue of awarding a high state award.
On Sending the Parliamentary Inquiry of People’s Deputy of Ukraine Yatsenko A.V. to the President of Ukraine
This Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a parliamentary inquiry regarding the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Senior Sergeant Lupinos Mykola Anatoliyovych, a mortarman of the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade.
The structure of the resolution is simple: it consists of a preamble that refers to the Constitution and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and an operative part that resolves to send the relevant parliamentary inquiry to the President of Ukraine. It is important that the inquiry was supported by 240 People’s Deputies of Ukraine.
The main provision of the resolution is precisely the decision to send to the President of Ukraine an inquiry regarding the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine. This document is important because it reflects the expression of will of the Verkhovna Rada regarding the honoring of a serviceman, which may be important for further consideration of the issue of awarding the title Hero of Ukraine.
On Sending the Parliamentary Inquiry of People’s Deputy of Ukraine Bakunets P.A. to the President of Ukraine
This Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a parliamentary inquiry regarding the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Kozhushko Vasyl Ivanovych.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of a preamble that refers to the Constitution and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and an operative part. The operative part contains a decision to send a parliamentary inquiry to the President of Ukraine, supported by the required number of People’s Deputies.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The resolution is a formal act that initiates the consideration of the issue of awarding the title Hero of Ukraine at the highest state level. Important is the fact of prior support for the inquiry by 241 People’s Deputies, which indicates significant support for this initiative in the Verkhovna Rada.
On Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Improvement of the Procedure for Allocation of Court Costs and Court Fee
This Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the adoption as a basis of a draft law that amends legislative acts of Ukraine in order to improve the procedure for allocation of court costs and court fee.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
1. The resolution consists of two clauses.
2. The first clause provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Improvement of the Procedure for Allocation of Court Costs and Court Fee (reg. No. 13192).
3. The second clause instructs the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on issues of legal policy to…
