Review of Ukrainian legislation for 28/05/2025

Digest of Ukrainian Legislation

Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Banking Metals

The National Bank of Ukraine has set accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) for May 27, 2025. These prices are used for accounting purposes only and are not binding for actual trading operations of the NBU.

Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs for May 27, 2025. These rates are used for reflection in accounting and for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at these rates.

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Advisory Group of Experts of the Accounting Chamber

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the composition of the advisory group of experts from Great Britain, the European Court of Auditors and France to conduct a competition for positions of members of the Accounting Chamber. The purpose of creating the group is to ensure objective and professional selection of candidates.

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Dismissal of Dutka Kh.M.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed Khrystyna Mykolaivna Dutka from the position of member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries in connection with the liquidation of this Commission.

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Dismissal of Sdobnova A.H.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed Anna Hryhorivna Sdobnova from the position of member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries in connection with the liquidation of this Commission.

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Dismissal of Vodolazhko O.L.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed Olena Leonidivna Vodolazhko from the position of member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries in connection with the liquidation of this Commission.

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Dismissal of Botezat O.P.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed Oleksii Pavlovych Botezat from the position of member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries in connection with the liquidation of the Commission.

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Appointment of Budyk O.O.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Oleksii Olehovych Budyk to the position of Deputy Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for Exclusion Zone Management for a term not exceeding 12 months after the termination or cancellation of martial law.

Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of Judges

The President of Ukraine has appointed judges to local general courts in various regions of Ukraine, granting them the authority to administer justice.

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 588 on State Registration of Hazardous Factors

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the procedure for state registration of hazardous factors, which defines the procedure for registration of chemical and biological hazardous factors that are produced, used or imported into Ukraine. The procedure provides for the creation of the State Register of Hazardous Factors, an electronic system and clear procedures for registration.

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 587 on Amendments to the Review of Public Safety and Civil Protection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Procedure for Conducting a Review of Public Safety and Civil Protection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, changing the definition of “unified list of capabilities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs” and excluding references to ensuring readiness to protect the external borders of the EU.

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Regulations on United24

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Regulations on the Unified State Web Portal for Collecting Donations to Support Ukraine “United24”, expanding the list of goods that can be purchased with donations, including components for electronic warfare equipment, and obliging military units to report monthly on the use of these funds.

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 589 on the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Regulations on the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services, adding the possibility for users to authorize through the Diia Portal and clarifying the methods of authentication.

Act on Amendments to the Charter and Regulations on the Supervisory Board of SE “Enerhorynok”

Amendments have been made to the Charter and Regulations on the Supervisory Board of the state enterprise “Enerhorynok”, defining the management structure of the enterprise, the powers and duties of the director and the supervisory board, the procedure for the formation of committees and special services.

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Orphan Works

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Procedure for Acquiring and Losing the Status of Orphan Works, clarifying the procedures for submitting applications, verifying documents and correcting deficiencies. Applications may be submitted in electronic form using a qualified electronic signature.

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 584 on State Registration of GMOs

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has established new rules for state registration of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Ukraine. They include procedures for registration, re-registration, suspension of GMO registration, as well as the procedure for considering objections to registration applications, and the functioning of the State Register of Genetically Modified Organisms of varieties of agricultural plants in the open system has been terminated.

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Redistribution of Funds for Scientific Research

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has redistributed budget funds between the Ministry of Education and Science and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine to continue funding scientific research aimed at solving important scientific and technical issues in the fields of energy, advanced materials, computing technologies, as well as defense and security of Ukraine.

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 491-r on the Write-off of Property of “Ukrainian Railways”

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allowed the joint-stock company “Ukrainian Railways” to write off certain state property assigned to the company on the basis of economic management, the list of property is given in the annex to the order.

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Draft Law on International Treaties with the Russian Federation and Belarus

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine initiated the submission to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of a draft law on the termination, ensuring withdrawal and denunciation of international treaties concluded with the governments of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus and within the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Export or Destruction of Low-Quality Humanitarian Aid

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for the export or destruction of low-quality humanitarian aid, clarifying the procedures for the destruction of such goods during martial law, defining the responsible bodies and providing for the inclusion of information on destruction in the automated system.

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Negotiations on Ukraine’s Accession to the EU

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has defined the key documents and measures to ensure the negotiation process on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union under cluster 1 “Fundamentals of the EU accession process”, approving roadmaps and Ukraine’s negotiating position.

Order of the Ministry of Health on Technical Amendments to the Reporting Form of the Emergency Medical Care Station

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has made technical amendments to the previous order, which concern the clarification of page numbering and correction of a typographical error in the name of the enterprise in the reporting form No. 22 “Report of the Emergency Medical Care Station”.

Decree of the President of Ukraine on Awarding Foreign Citizens

The President of Ukraine has awarded state awards of Ukraine to foreign citizens for their significant contribution to strengthening interstate cooperation, supporting the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Decree of the President of Ukraine on Awarding Workers of Theatrical Art

The President of Ukraine has awarded state awards to workers of theatrical art on the occasion of International Theatre Day for their significant contribution to the development of national culture.

Order of the Ministry of Health on Amendments to the Reporting Forms of Emergency Medical Care Centers

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has amended the reporting forms and instructions for their completion for emergency medical care and disaster medicine centers, updating the reporting form No. 22 (annual) and the instructions to it in accordance with current legislation.

Review of each of legal acts published today:

On the accounting price of banking metals

This announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals as of May 27, 2025. It specifies the prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium per troy ounce. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not oblige the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.

The structure of the announcement is simple: a table with codes, names of metals, and their accounting prices. An important caveat is that the NBU is not obliged to carry out purchase and sale transactions at these prices.

To use this information, it is important to understand that these are only accounting prices, not market quotations. They may be useful for accounting and reporting, but are not binding for actual trading operations.

On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies

This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – May 27, 2025.

The structure of the document is simple: it is a table that contains a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their digital and letter codes, the number of currency units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of them. It is important to note that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided by law.

The most important provision is that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates. These rates are a benchmark for accounting and certain transactions but are not a fixed exchange rate for foreign exchange transactions in the market.

On the approval of candidates for the advisory group of experts to conduct the competition for positions of members of the Accounting Chamber

This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the composition of the advisory group of experts, which will be involved in conducting the competition for the positions of members of the Accounting Chamber. The group includes representatives from Great Britain, the European Court of Auditors, and France, who have experience in the field of audit and financial control.

**Structure and main provisions:**

* The order consists of a short preamble referring to the Law of Ukraine “On the Accounting Chamber” and the main part, which approves the candidates for the advisory group of experts. An annex to the order contains a list of specific individuals who have joined the group, indicating their positions and place of work.
* The main purpose of creating the advisoryadvisory group is to ensure professional and objective selection of candidates for the positions of members of the Accounting Chamber.
* Candidates for the group were proposed by international organizations that provided technical assistance to Ukraine in the field of financial control, anti-corruption, and reform of the Accounting Chamber.

**Key Provisions for Use:**

* The order defines the specific composition of the advisory group of experts, which will be involved in conducting the competition for the positions of members of the Accounting Chamber.
* The appointment of experts with international experience should ensure transparency and objectivity of the competitive selection.
* The document is important for ensuring the independence and efficiency of the Accounting Chamber.

On the Dismissal of Dutka Kh.M. from the Position of Member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries

This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the dismissal of a specific person, namely Khrystyna Mykolaivna Dutka, from the position of member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**

The order consists of one clause, which directly concerns the dismissal of the person from the position. The basis for dismissal is the liquidation of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, as provided for in paragraph 1-1 of the first part of Article 87 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service.”

**Important Provisions for Use:**

Since the order concerns a personnel matter, it is important for understanding changes in the composition of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries and may be important for those interested in the activities of this area.

On the Dismissal of Sdobnova A.H. from the Position of Member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries

This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters. It provides for the dismissal of Anna Hryhorivna Sdobnova from the position of member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries.

The structure of the order consists of a preamble and an operative part. The preamble indicates the basis for dismissal – the liquidation of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, and the operative part contains the direct decision on dismissal. The basis for dismissal is paragraph 1-1 of the first part of Article 87 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service.”

The most important provision of this order is the fact of dismissal of a specific person from the position due to the liquidation of a state body, which may have consequences for her future employment and redistribution of responsibilities in the system of public administration.

On the Dismissal of Vodolazhko O.L. from the Position of Member of the

On the Dismissal of Olena Leonidivna Vodolazhko from the Position of Member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries

This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the dismissal of Olena Leonidivna Vodolazhko from the position of member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**

The order consists of one clause, which directly concerns the dismissal of a person from office. The basis for dismissal is the liquidation of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, as provided for in paragraph 1-1 of part one of Article 87 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service.”

**Key Provisions for Use:**

The key point is that the dismissal occurs in connection with the liquidation of the Commission, and not for other reasons stipulated by the legislation on civil service. This is important for understanding the legal consequences and possible further actions related to the liquidation of the Commission and the status of its members.

On the Dismissal of Botezat O.P. from the Position of Member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries

This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters.

**Essence of the Order:**
The order dismisses Oleksiy Pavlovych Botezat from the position of member of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of one clause, which specifies the dismissal of a person from office. The basis for dismissal is the liquidation of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, as provided for in paragraph 1-1 of part one of Article 87 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service.”

**Important Provisions:**
It is important that the dismissal occurred in connection with the liquidation of the Commission, and not for other reasons stipulated by the legislation on civil service. This may be important for further legal consequences, for example, in resolving issues related to the social protection of the dismissed person.

On the Appointment of Budyk O.O. as Deputy Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for Exclusion Zone Management

This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel matters. It provides for the appointment of a specific person, namely Oleksiy Olehovych Budyk, to the position of Deputy Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for Exclusion Zone Management.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**

The order consists of one clause, which specifies:

* Surname, first name and patronymic of the person being appointed to the position.
* The title of the position to which the appointment is made.
* Condition regarding the term of appointment, which does not exceed 12 months after the termination or cancellation of martial law.
* Condition regarding remuneration in accordance with the law.

**Key Provisions for Use:**

* Budyk’s appointment
ка O.O. to the position of Deputy Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for Exclusion Zone Management is an official decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
* The term of office is limited to 12 months after the end of martial law.
* Remuneration shall be carried out in accordance with applicable law.

On the Appointment of Judges

This Decree of the President of Ukraine concerns the appointment of judges to local general courts in several regions of Ukraine. It is issued on the basis of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges”.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**

The decree consists of one clause containing a list of judge appointments to specific local courts. The text specifies the last name, first name, and patronymic of each newly appointed judge, as well as the name of the court to which they are appointed.

**Key Provisions for Use:**

This decree is the basis for newly appointed judges to take office in their respective local courts. It confirms their authority to administer justice. This document is also important for understanding the staffing of the judicial system and ensuring its smooth functioning.

On Approval of the Procedure for State Registration of Hazardous Factors

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1. **Essence of the Law:**
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 588 of May 21, 2025, approves the Procedure for State Registration of Hazardous Factors. This procedure defines the procedure for registering chemical and biological hazardous factors that are produced, used, or imported into Ukraine. The purpose is to create and maintain the State Register of Hazardous Factors, which will facilitate the collection, accounting, and provision of information on these factors. The resolution also defines the requirements for the registration application, the list of required documents, and the procedure for maintaining the register.

2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of several parts:
* General provisions that define the terms and scope of the Procedure.
* The procedure for submitting and considering an application for state registration of a hazardous factor, including requirements for documents and the procedure for their submission.
* The procedure for maintaining the State Register of Hazardous Factors, which defines the structure of the register, the procedure for entering information and access to it.
* A list of resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine that have become invalid in connection with the adoption of this resolution.

The main changes are the introduction of an electronic system for the State Register of Hazardous Factors and the establishment of clear procedures for the registration of hazardous factors.

3. **Most Important Provisions**