Digest of Legislation of Ukraine dated May 29, 2025
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Banking Metals
The NBU has published accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used for accounting and financial operations but do not oblige banks to buy or sell metals at these prices. It is important to note that this is only a guideline.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia
The NBU has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs for May 29, 2025. This rate is used for accounting and NBU operations with the State Treasury Service. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currency at this rate, so it should be considered as a guideline.
Order of the President of Ukraine No. 73/2025-rp on the Appointment of Oleksandr Sazanovych as Head of the Shevchenkivska RDA
The President of Ukraine has appointed Oleksandr Sazanovych as the Head of the Shevchenkivska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. This decision comes into force from the moment of signing.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of Serhii Movenko as Head of the Solomianska RDA
The President of Ukraine has appointed Serhii Movenko as the Head of the Solomianska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. This decision grants him the appropriate powers and responsibilities in the district.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of Heorhii Zantaraia as Head of the Sviatoshynska RDA
The President of Ukraine has appointed Heorhii Zantaraia as the Head of the Sviatoshynska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. This decision defines his powers and responsibilities in the respective district of the city.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of Volodymyr Nakonechnyi as Head of the Podilska RDA
The President of Ukraine has appointed Volodymyr Nakonechnyi as the Head of the Podilska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. This personnel decision determines the new head of the district.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of Andrii Paladii as Head of the Dniprovska RDA
Andrii Paladii has been appointed as the Head of the Dniprovska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. The corresponding order was signed by the President of Ukraine.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of Maksym Bakhmatov as Head of the Desnianska RDA
Maksym Bakhmatov has been appointed as the Head of the Desnianska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. This appointment defines his powers in this position.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of Oleksandr Kovtunov as Head of the Darnytska RDA
Oleksandr Kovtunov has been appointed as the Head of the Darnytska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. He will be responsible for organizing and ensuring the implementation of laws in the Darnytskyi district.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of Sofiia Dunaievska as Head of the Holosiivska RDA
Sofiia Dunaievska has been appointed as the Head of the Holosiivska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. From the date of signing the order, she is authorized to exercise the powers of the head.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Dismissal of Oleksandr Popovtsev from the Position of Acting Head of the Shevchenkivska RDA
Oleksandr Popovtsev has been dismissed from the temporary performance of duties as the Head of the Shevchenkivska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. This is important for understanding personnel changes in the district administration.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Dismissal of Iryna Chechotka from the Position of Head of the Solomianska RDA
Iryna Chechotka has been dismissed from the position of Head of the Solomianska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv based on her application.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Dismissal of Oleksandr Kovtunov from the Position of Acting Head of the Darnytska RDA
Oleksandr Kovtunov has been dismissed from the temporary performance of duties as the Head of the Darnytska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Dismissal of Serhii Sadovyi from the Position of Head of the Holosiivska RDA
Serhii Sadovyi has been dismissed from the position of Head of the Holosiivska District State Administration in the city of Kyiv based on his application.
Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the Application of Sanctions
The National Security and Defense Council has decided to apply personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) to individuals and legal entities as proposed by the NBU. The Cabinet of Ministers, the SBU, and the NBU must ensure the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of these sanctions, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must inform international bodies.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Enactment of the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on Sanctions
The President of Ukraine has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council on the application of sanctions to individuals and legal entities. Control over the execution of the decision is entrusted to the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. To understand the essence of the sanctions, it is necessary to analyze the decision of the National Security and Defense Council, which is an annex to this Decree.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Revocation of Resolutions on Insurance in Transport
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has revoked a number of resolutions relating to compulsory personal accident insurance on transport. The documents mentioned in the list no longer regulate this issue, and other acts should be sought.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Symbolism of the State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection of Ukraine
The President of Ukraine has approved new symbols for the State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP). Descriptions and images of the emblem, flag, combat flag of military units, service flag of territorial bodies, and standard of the Head of the SSSCIP have been established. The procedure for using this symbolism is important.
Order of the President of Ukraine on Organizing Ukraine’s Participation in the Session of the World Health Assembly
The President of Ukraine has approved the composition of the delegation of Ukraine for participation in the 78th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. Directives for the delegation, which have restricted access, have also been approved.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) contains information on the accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum and palladium) as of May 29, 2025. The document specifies the digital and alphabetic code of each metal, the number of troy ounces (in this case, 1), and directly the accounting price in hryvnias.
The structure of the announcement is simple: a table listing banking metals and their accounting prices. It is important to note that the NBU emphasizes that these accounting prices do not oblige the bank to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.
The most important provision of this announcement is information on the accounting prices for banking metals, as these prices may be used for accounting, taxation, and other financial transactions related to banking metals.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on establishing the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (special drawing rights) for a specific date – May 29, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing the digital and alphabetic codes of the currency, the number of units of currency/SDR, the name of the currency/SDR, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of the listed currencies. It is important to note that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, 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 to buy or sell the specified currencies at these rates. This means that the official exchange rate of the hryvnia established by the NBU is a guideline but does not guarantee the possibility of carrying out foreign exchange transactions at this rate.
### **On the appointment of O. Sazanovych as Head of the Shevchenkivskyi District State Administration in the City of Kyiv**
Order of the President of Ukraine No. 73/2025-rp of May 26, 2025, concerns personnel matters.
By this order, Oleksandr Romanovych Sazanovych is appointed Head of the Shevchenkivskyi District State Administration in the City of Kyiv.
The document consists of one laconic clause containing the decision to appoint a specific person to the position of Head of the District State Administration. The order comes into force from the moment it is signed by the President of Ukraine.
### **On the appointment of S. Movenko as Head of the Solomianskyi District State Administration in the City of Kyiv**
This is an order of the President of Ukraine.
of Ukraine on the appointment of Serhiy Oleksandrovych Movenko as the Head of the Solomianskyi District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. The document is short and concise, consisting of one item containing the decision on the appointment. The order is signed by the President of Ukraine and dated May 26, 2025.
The structure of the order is very simple: there is no introductory part, immediately followed by the operative item on the appointment of a specific person to the position.
The most important provision is the direct appointment of Movenko S.O. to the position of Head of the Solomianskyi District State Administration in the city of Kyiv, which grants him the corresponding powers and responsibilities.
On the appointment of H. Zantaraia as the Head of the Sviatoshynskyi District State Administration in the city of Kyiv
This is an order of the President of Ukraine on the appointment of Heorhii Malkhazovych Zantaraia as the Head of the Sviatoshynskyi District State Administration in the city of Kyiv.
The order consists of one item, which specifies the appointment of a specific person to the position of Head of the Sviatoshynskyi District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. The document is signed by the President of Ukraine and dated May 26, 2025.
The most important provision of this order is the direct appointment of a person to the position, which defines their powers and responsibilities in the relevant district of the city of Kyiv.
On the appointment of V. Nakonechnyi as the Head of the Podilskyi District State Administration in the city of Kyiv
This is an order of the President of Ukraine on the appointment of Volodymyr Mykhailovych Nakonechnyi as the Head of the Podilskyi District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. The document is short and contains only one order on the appointment of a specific person to the position. The structure of the order consists of a preamble indicating the subject of regulation (appointment to the position) and an operative part stating the full name of the person appointed and the title of the position. It is important that the order is signed by the President of Ukraine and dated May 26, 2025.
On the appointment of A. Paladii as the Head of the Dniprovskyi District State Administration in the city of Kyiv
This is an order of the President of Ukraine on the appointment of Andrii Mykolaiovych Paladii as the Head of the Dniprovskyi District State Administration in the city of Kyiv. The order is an individual legal act concerning personnel issues. It consists of one item, which specifies the full name of the person appointed to the position and the title of the position. The order is signed by the President of Ukraine and dated May 26, 2025. The most important provision is the direct fact of appointment.
