Amendments to the Regulations on the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine
The resolution introduces amendments to the Regulations on the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine. The changes 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 Writing Off State Property
The resolution introduces amendments to the current procedure for writing off state property, in particular, the provisions regarding the write-off of property by state unitary enterprises, objects damaged as a result of hostilities, as well as property involved in national security and defense measures, are clarified. The possibility of writing off property damaged as a result of hostilities after determining the damage 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. The requirement for approval of the state privatization body in case of writing off real estate, unfinished construction objects.
Allocation of Funds for the “Compensation for Destroyed Housing” Program
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 685 provides for the allocation of UAH 3.54 billion from the fund for the liquidation of the consequences of armed aggression to the Ministry of Community Development and Territories. These funds are intended for the “Compensation for Destroyed Housing” program.
in particular, for the construction of estate-type houses and the acquisition of residential real estate using housing certificates. Financing is carried out on a non-refundable basis.
The resolution amends the procedure for using budget funds allocated for medical measures of state programs. The changes concern the permission to use these funds to pay bank commissions to the Japanese bank MUFG Bank, Ltd for the transfer of funds within the framework of Japanese grant aid provided to Ukraine in 2014, 2015, and 2022, as well as for the payment of banking services. A clear opportunity has emerged to use budget funds allocated for medical measures to pay bank commissions and services related to receiving Japanese grant aid.
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 the heads of local state administrations and orders of structural subdivisions, which are administrative acts in accordance with the law, must be issued, executed, and terminated in accordance with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”.
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, and also defines the procedure for initiating and implementing this process.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the Accounting Price of Bank Metals**
This announcement from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes the accounting prices for bank metals for June 13, 2025. The specified prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at these prices.
The structure of the announcement includes:
* A list of bank metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium).
* Digital and alphabetic codes for each metal.
* The accounting price per troy ounce of each metal in hryvnias.
Key points to note:
* Accounting prices are set for one day only – June 13, 2025.
* The NBU is not obliged to carry out purchase or sale transactions at these prices.
* The information can be used for accounting and other financial calculations where an assessment of the value of bank metals is required.
### **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 SDR (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – June 13, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of currencies, each identified by a digital and alphabetic code, indicating the number of currency units and its name, as well as the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against that currency. It is important that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU operations 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 rate is a guideline, and the real rate in the foreign exchange market may differ.
### **On Amendments to the Regulation on the Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine**
Good day! Here is a short analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** The resolution introduces amendments to the Regulation 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.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The resolution consists of a short introductory part and a list of amendments to the Regulation on the Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine.
* **Changes:**
* SubparagrItem 79 of paragraph 4 (the content of this sub-item is unknown from the provided text).
* Sub-item 10 has been added to paragraph 5, which imposes obligations on the ministry to ensure the functioning of internal control and internal audit within the ministry itself and at subordinate enterprises, institutions, and organizations.
* The wording of sub-item 17 of paragraph 10 has been amended to align it with the newly introduced sub-item on internal control and audit.
3. **Most Important Provisions:**
* The most important is the imposition on the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine of the obligation to organize and ensure 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.
**On Amendments to the Procedure for the Disposal of State Property Objects**
Of course, here is a brief overview of the changes to the Procedure for the Disposal of State Property Objects:
1. **Essence of the Changes:**
The resolution amends the current procedure for the disposal of state property objects, in particular, it clarifies the provisions regarding the disposal of property by state unitary enterprises, objects damaged as a result of military actions, as well as property involved in national security and defense measures. Also, the changes concern the procedure for disposal of property in the event of liquidation of the enterprise and the list of documents required to obtain consent for disposal.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The document amends the Procedure for the Disposal of State Property Objects, approved by CMU Resolution No. 1314 of November 8, 2007. The changes concern:
* Replacing the terms “state-owned enterprises, state commercial enterprises” with “state unitary enterprises.”
* Clarifying the procedure for disposing of property in the process of liquidation of enterprises.
* Expanding the list of grounds for disposing of property, in particular, including property damaged as a result of military actions.
* Supplementing the list of documents required to obtain consent for disposal, including an act of damage assessment and agreement of the privatization body for immovable property.
* Introducing a separate procedure for disposing of property involved in national security and defense measures.
3. **Most Important Provisions:**
* The possibility of disposing of property damaged as a result of military actions, after determining the damage in accordance with the established procedure.
* Simplifying the procedure for disposing of property involved in measures of national security andof security and defense, in case of its damage or destruction.
* Clarification of the list of documents required for the write-off of property, which allows for a clearer definition of the necessary actions for business entities.
* Requirement for согласование (approval) of the state privatization body in case of write-off of недвижимого имущества (immovable property), unfinished construction projects.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of the changes!
### **On the Allocation of Funds from the Fund for the Liquidation of the Consequences of Armed Aggression**
Good day! Here is an analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 685 provides for the allocation of 3.54 billion hryvnias from the Fund for the Liquidation of the Consequences of Armed Aggression to the Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development. These funds are intended for the “Compensation for Destroyed Housing” program, 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.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of three clauses.
* Clause 1 determines the amount of funds allocated (3.54 billion hryvnias) and their distribution among different areas of use (construction and acquisition of housing).
* Clause 2 establishes that the allocated funds are used in accordance with the Procedure for Granting Compensation for Destroyed Real Estate Objects, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 600 of May 30, 2023.
* Clause 3 obliges the Ministry of Finance to make appropriate changes to the state budget schedule.
* Compared to previous versions, this act is a specific decision on the allocation of funds based on an already existing compensation mechanism (Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 600).
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* **Targeted Use of Funds:** Funds can only be used for compensation for destroyed housing through construction or acquisition of real estate.
* **Procedure for Use:** The use of funds must comply with the Procedure approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 600. This means that it is necessary to take into account the requirements for recipients of compensation, procedures for submitting applications and receiving funds.
* **Distribution of Funds:** It is important to pay attention to the distribution of funds between different areas (800 million hryvnias for construction and 2.74 billion hryvnias for acquisition), as this may affect the priority of financing different types of compensation.
### **On Amending Clause 3 of the Procedure for Using Funds Provided in the State Budget to Ensure the Implementation of Medical Measures for Certain**
### **Regarding Amendments to the Procedure for the Use of Funds Envisaged in the State Budget for the Implementation of Medical Measures under State Programs and Comprehensive Program Activities**
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the procedure for using budget funds allocated for medical measures of state programs. The changes concern the permission to use these funds to pay bank commissions to the Japanese bank MUFG Bank, Ltd for the transfer of funds within the framework of Japanese grant aid provided to Ukraine in 2014, 2015, 2022, as well as for the payment of banking services.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The resolution makes a point change to paragraph 3 of the Procedure for the Use of Funds, approved by постановa (Resolution) of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 298 dated March 17, 2011. This change adds a new subparagraph 10, which specifically defines the possibility of using funds to pay bank commissions and services related to Japanese grant aid.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:** The most important thing is that there is now a clear possibility to use budget funds allocated for medical measures to pay bank commissions and services related to receiving Japanese grant aid. This will allow for more efficient use of the provided funds, as the issue of paying these commissions may have been unregulated before.
### **Regarding Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in Connection with the Adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine in Connection with the Adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”**
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces changes to certain previous resolutions in connection with the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”. The purpose of the changes is to harmonize the activities of local state administrations with the requirements of this law.
The structure of the resolution includes a list of changes to three typical documents approved by previous resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers: the Typical Regulation of the Local State Administration, the Typical Regulation on the Structural Subdivision of the Local State Administration, and the Typical Regulation on the Structural Subdivision for Financial Issues. The changes concern bringing the issuance, entry into force, execution, and termination of orders and instructions into compliance with the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”.
The most important provision is that all orders of the heads of local state administrations and instructions of structural subdivisions, which are administrative acts according to the law, must be issued, executed, and terminated in accordance with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”. This means thatofficials must consider the requirements of this law when making decisions that affect the rights and obligations of individuals and legal entities.
### **On Approval of the Procedure for Reburial at the National Military Memorial Cemetery of Prominent Fighters for the Independence of Ukraine in the 20th Century**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the reburial of prominent fighters for the independence of Ukraine at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
1. **Essence of the Law:** 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 individuals subject to reburial and defines the procedure for initiating and implementing this process.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The resolution consists of the decision to approve the Procedure and the Procedure for Reburial itself. The Procedure defines:
* Criteria for determining individuals who may be reburied (participants in the struggle for the independence of Ukraine in the 20th century).
* The procedure for initiating reburial (request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or regional/city administration through the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory).
* The necessity of consent from the user of the burial site.
* The process of making a decision on reburial by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
* The procedure for exhumation and transportation of remains.
* The procedure for reburial at the cemetery, including the provision of ritual services and items.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:** The most important provisions are the criteria for determining individuals subject to reburial, the procedure for initiating the process (especially the role of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory), 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.
### **On Approval of the Basic Terms for the Implementation of State External Borrowings Through Attracting a Consortium Loan from Citibank N.A. (London Branch)**
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1. **Essence of the law:**
This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the basic terms for attracting a state external borrowing in the form of a consortium loan from Citibank N.A. (London Branch). The loan is provided to finance the purchase of defense materials, equipment, and ammunition.
