# Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Amendments to the Regulations on the Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine
The Resolution introduces amendments to the Regulations on the Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine. The amendments concern the exclusion of one of the subparagraphs and the expansion of the ministry’s powers in the field of internal control and audit. The most important is the assignment to the Ministry of responsibilities for organizing and ensuring the functioning of internal control and audit. This means that the ministry is now responsible for verifying and evaluating the effectiveness of its activities and the activities of subordinate organizations, as well as for identifying and preventing possible violations.
Amendments to the Procedure for the Write-Off of State Property Objects
The Resolution introduces amendments to the current procedure for writing off state property objects, in particular, the provisions on writing off property by state unitary enterprises, objects damaged as a result of military actions, as well as property involved in measures of national security and defense are clarified. The possibility of writing off property damaged as a result of military actions, after determining the losses in accordance with the established procedure. Simplification of the procedure for writing off property involved in national security and defense measures, provided that it is damaged or destroyed. Requirement for approval by the state privatization body in case of writing off real estate, unfinished construction projects.
Allocation of Funds for the Program “Compensation for Destroyed Housing”
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 685 provides for the allocation of 3.54 billion hryvnias from the fund for ликвидации of the consequences of armed aggression to the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development. These funds are intended for the program “Compensation for Destroyed Housing”, in particular for the construction of homestead-type houses and the acquisition of residential real estate using housing certificates. Financing is carried out on a non-refundable basis.
Use of Budget Funds to Pay Bank Commissions for Japanese Grant Aid
The Resolution introduces amendments to the procedure for using budget funds allocated for medical measures of state programs. The amendments concern the permission to use these funds to pay bank commissions to the Japanese bank MUFG Bank, Ltd for the transfer of funds under the Japanese grant aid provided to Ukraine in 2014, 2015, 2022, as well as for the payment of banking services. Appeared
clear possibility to use budgetary funds allocated for medical measures to pay for bank commissions and services related to receiving Japanese grant aid.
Alignment of the Activities of Local State Administrations with the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces changes to some previous resolutions in connection with the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”. All orders of heads of local state administrations and orders of structural subdivisions, which are administrative acts according to the law, must be issued, executed, and terminated taking into account the requirements of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”.
Procedure for Reburial of Prominent Fighters for the Independence of Ukraine
This resolution defines the procedure for reburial at the National Military Memorial Cemetery of prominent fighters for the independence of Ukraine in the 20th century, whose graves are under threat. It establishes criteria for determining persons subject to reburial, as well as determines the procedure for initiating and implementing this process. The most important provisions are the criteria for determining persons subject to reburial, the procedure for initiating the process (especially the role of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance), the need to obtain consent from the user of the burial site, and the list of ritual services and items provided free of charge during reburial.
Attraction of State External Borrowing for the Purchase of Defense Materials
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the main conditions for attracting state external borrowing in the form of a consortium loan from Citibank N.A. (London branch). The loan is provided for financing the purchase of defense materials, equipment, and technology. Intended use of the loan: funds can be used exclusively for the purchase of defense materials, equipment, and technology, as well as for the transfer of technology or licensing in the field of defense. Guarantee of the UK Export Finance Agency: the presence of a guarantee ensures the reliability of borrowing but involves the payment of a support fee, which must also be taken into account when planning the budget.
Changes Regarding the Provision of Subvention for the “New Ukrainian School” Project
The resolution introduces changes to the previous resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding
provision of a subvention from the state budget to local budgets for
the “New Ukrainian School” project in 2025. It is necessary to take into account
the new wording regarding the use of subvention funds, which expands the list of
possible purchases at the expense of the subvention. It is important to comply with the requirements for
purchases through an electronic catalog for goods worth from
UAH 100,000, if they are available in the catalog.
NSDC Decision on the Application of Sanctions
The Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine dated June 10, 2025
concerns the application, amendment of personal special
economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) against individuals and
legal entities. The most important provisions of this decision are
the direct application of sanctions to individuals and legal entities
specified in Annexes 1 and 2, as well as amendments made to previous
NSDC decisions that may affect existing restrictive measures.
Presidential Decree on Enacting the NSDC Decision on Sanctions
This Decree of the President of Ukraine enacts the Decision of the National
Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) regarding the application and amendment of
personal special economic and other restrictive measures
(sanctions). In fact, the Decree legitimizes the NSDC decision, making it
binding.
Law on VAT Exemption for the Import of Fiber Optic Cables for
Defense Needs
This Law amends the Tax Code of Ukraine, expanding
the list of goods that are exempt from VAT taxation when imported into
the customs territory of Ukraine for security and defense needs. In particular, added
fiber optic cables and coils with them, which are used in
the production and repair of unmanned systems, as well as for the needs of the Armed
Forces of Ukraine and other military formations. Exemption from VAT on import
fiber optic cables and coils with them, which are used in
the production and repair of unmanned systems, as well as for the needs of the Armed
Forces of Ukraine and other military formations.
Law on Exemption from Import Duty of Fiber Optic Cables for the
Defense Sector
Law of Ukraine No. 4473-IX amends the Customs Code of Ukraine,
aimed at supporting the country’s defense capabilities. Added exemption from
taxation of import duty on coils with fiber optic cable, which
are used in the production and repair of unmanned systems for defense needs.
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