## Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
### Resolution of the National Bank of Ukraine Regarding the Operation of the Banking System Under Martial Law
The resolution amends a previous NBU resolution, allowing payments on debt securities of state-owned enterprises abroad, as well as crediting charitable contributions to the accounts of foreign diplomatic missions in Ukraine. Operations are permitted for the payment of income and redemption of debt securities of state-owned enterprises placed abroad in connection with debt restructuring. Banks may credit funds in national currency to the accounts of diplomatic missions and consular posts of foreign states in Ukraine, received as charitable donations/sponsorship contributions. These changes facilitate external debt restructuring and facilitate the receipt of charitable assistance.
### Resolution of the CMU Regarding the Use of Funds from the UNITED24 Platform
The resolution amends the procedure for using funds collected through the UNITED24 platform. Now, funds from the account supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine can be transferred to regional military administrations for the purchase of goods, works, and services for defense purposes for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations. The transfer of funds to regional military administrations must be agreed upon with the Ministry of Defense. Purchases must be made based on requests from military units, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of funds.
### Resolution of the CMU Regarding the Procurement of Unmanned Systems and Electronic Warfare Equipment
The resolution amends the procedure for the procurement of domestically produced unmanned systems and tactical-level electronic warfare equipment. Acceptance of such products may be based on a quality certificate from the manufacturer, guaranteeing compliance with the stated characteristics. Mandatory involvement of representatives of the state customer is canceled, but the customer has the right to apply state quality assurance procedures. The manufacturer is responsible for the accuracy of the information specified in the quality certificate.
### Resolution Regarding the List of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, and Precursors
The resolution amends the list of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and precursors. The list of controlled precursors has been expanded, and exceptions have been made for certain substances in food products. A new item has been added to List No. 2: “Diphenylacetonitrile”, and the circulation of piperidine, valeric acid in food products, additives, and flavorings is not subject to restrictions if they meet the registration requirements.
### Resolution Regarding Amendments to the Regulation on the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine
The resolution amends the Regulation on the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine. The Ministry is obliged to ensure the functioning of internal control and to carry out internal audits both within the ministry itself and in enterprises, institutions, and organizations that fall within its management sphere. The changes specify the role of the ministry in organizing and ensuring internal control and audit.
### Resolution of the CMU Regarding the Allocation of Funds for Reconstruction Following the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation
The resolution approves the allocation of funds from the state budget for 2025 to support regional policy. The funds are directed to financing projects aimed at restoring and overcoming the consequences of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The list includes specific objects in the city of Kharkiv, such as residential buildings and the buildings of the regional clinical hospital, indicating the amounts allocated for emergency recovery works, major repairs, and restoration.
### Act Regarding Requirements for the Issuance of Wallets with Digital Identification in Ukraine
This act approves the requirements for the issuance of wallets with digital identification in Ukraine, defining their functionality, technologies, and conditions of issuance. Wallets must ensure the secure storage and exchange of identification data, user control over their data, and support for uniform protocols. Wallet providers are obliged to provide technical support and inform users about security breaches, and the components of the wallet’s computer program must have open source code.
### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding Nutrition Standards for Persons Held in Correctional Facilities
The resolution amends the nutrition standards for persons in correctional facilities, introducing separate nutrition standards for people with tuberculosis undergoing inpatient treatment. A specific list of products, their characteristics, and mass per person per day is established, as well as the possibility of replacing some products with others. Nutrition standards must be adjusted for persons who are underweight or HIV-positive.
### Amendments to the Regulation on Licensing of Banks
The resolution amends the Regulation on Licensing of Banks to improve the procedure for licensing banks. The requirements for the business reputation of individuals and legal entities associated with banks are clarified, as well as the procedures for approving candidates for management positions. The procedure for submitting documents for approval of candidates for management positions has been changed, in particular, it is allowed to submit only one candidate for a position.
### Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Regarding the Distribution of Medical Devices for Coronary Stenting
The order amends a previous order regulating the procedure for calculating the need for and distribution of medical devices for coronary stenting, purchased at the expense of the state. The names of some documents have been changed, the terminology has been clarified, and technical corrections have been made to bring them into line with current legislation. The most important for practical use is the clarification of terminology and bringing it into line with current legislation.
### Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Regarding the Procedure for the Distribution of Medical Devices for Coronary Stenting
The order amends the procedure for the distribution of medical devices for coronary stenting, purchased at the expense of the state. The list of recipients of these products has been expanded, and the formula for calculating the need for them has been changed. The list of recipients of medical devices includes the State Administration of Affairs, the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
### Order of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine Regarding Amendments to the Procedure for Using Funds by the Ukrainian Veterans Fund
The order of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine makes technical corrections to a previous order. These changes clarify the wording and correct minor inaccuracies identified during state registration. The changes relate to clarifying the list of persons who may receive funds and correcting technical inaccuracies in the appendix to the Procedure.
### Order of the SBU and the MOU Regarding Removal from Military Registration and Registration of Persons Liable for Military Service
The order amends the existing procedure for removing from military registration and registering persons liable for military service by decision of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (MOU). Procedures have been simplified and brought into line with current legislation, in particular, by clarifying the interaction between the SBU, territorial recruitment and social support centers (TCC SP). References to MOU Order No. 684 of 20.12.2017, which defined the list of cases for removal from military registration, have been excluded.
### Order of the SBU Regarding the Attestation of Servicemen of the Security Service of Ukraine
The SBU order approves a new procedure for attesting servicemen of the Security Service of Ukraine. It defines the principles, organizational bases, and procedures for evaluating servicemen. The principles of attestation are established, such as objectivity, transparency, systematicity, individuality, equality, reliability, impartiality, and political neutrality. Mandatory testing of servicemen is introduced to determine the level of knowledge of legislation.
### Order Regarding Amendments to the Procedure for Using Funds by the Ukrainian Veterans Fund
The order amends the procedure for using funds by the Ukrainian Veterans Fund during the period of martial law. The terminology has been changed from “reimbursement” to “compensation”, procurement procedures have been clarified, and provisions have been added regarding compensation for expenses to veterans and members of their families. The rules for the Fund’s procurement of services are clarified, referring to CMU Resolution No. 1178.
### Order of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine Regarding Supplementary Protection Certificates for a Patent
This order of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine approves the Procedure for considering applications for supplementary protection certificates for a patent. It defines the procedure for submitting, considering, and making decisions on such applications, and establishes requirements for the necessary documents. Supplementary protection provides for the extension of the term of validity of intellectual property rights to an invention.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **Regarding the Accounting Price of Banking Metals**
This announcement from the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of June 17, 2025. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.
**Structure of the Announcement:**
* **Title:** Indicates that this is an announcement from the National Bank of Ukraine.
* **Date:** 06/17/2025.
* **Table:** Contains information on each banking metal, including:
* Numeric code
* Alphabetic code
* Number of troy ounces (usually 1)
* Name of the banking metal
* Accounting price in hryvnias
* **Note:** States that the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell metals at these prices.
**Main Provisions:**
* The established accounting prices for banking metals are indicative and used for internal accounting within the banking system.
* Prices are indicated per one troy ounce of each metal.
* The National Bank of Ukraine does not assume any obligation to conduct purchase and sale transactions at these prices.
**Important Points:**
* Accounting prices may differ from market prices for banking metals.
* The information is useful for financial institutions, accountants, and other individuals involved in accounting for transactions with banking metals.
### **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 – June 17, 2025.
The document structure is simple: it is a table containing a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their numerical and alphabetic codes, the number of currency/SDR units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to them. It is important to note that these rates are used for reflection in accounting, for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (STSU), and in other cases defined by law.
The most important provision is that the NBU does not assume any obligation to buy or sell the specified currencies at these rates. This means that,
that the official hryvnia exchange rate set by the NBU is a benchmark, but the actual exchange rate on the foreign exchange market may differ.
On Amending the Resolution of the Board of the National Bank of Ukraine No. 18 dated February 24, 2022
Good day! Now I will briefly tell you about the main provisions of this resolution of the National Bank of Ukraine.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution amends the previous NBU resolution regarding the operation of the banking system under martial law. The changes concern foreign exchange transactions, allowing certain payments on debt securities of state-owned enterprises abroad, as well as allowing the crediting of charitable contributions to the accounts of foreign diplomatic missions in Ukraine.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The resolution consists of two main points. The first point amends point 14 of resolution No. 18 of February 24, 2022, in particular:
* The wording regarding operations “from Ukraine” instead of “to Ukraine” is clarified.
* A new subparagraph 58 is added, which allows operations for the payment of income and redemption of debt securities of state-owned enterprises placed abroad, in connection with debt restructuring.
The second point adds a new point 20-6, which allows banks to credit funds in the national currency to the accounts of diplomatic missions and consular offices of foreign states in Ukraine, which were received as a charitable donation/sponsorship.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
The most important provisions are:
* Permission to make payments on debt securities of state-owned enterprises, which contributes to the restructuring of external debt.
* Permission to credit charitable contributions to the accounts of foreign diplomatic missions, which facilitates the receipt and use of charitable assistance.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of this resolution!
On Amending Paragraph 3 of the Procedure for Using Accounts to Attract Voluntary Contributions (Charitable Donations) to Support Ukraine “UNITED24”
Good day! Here is a concise analysis of the provided resolution:
1. **Essence of the Law:** The resolution amends the procedure for using funds raised through
platform UNITED24, allowing the transfer of funds from the account supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine to regional military administrations (or their authorized units) for the procurement of goods, works, and services for defense purposes for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution amends paragraph 3 of the Procedure for Using UNITED24 Accounts, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 472 of April 19, 2022.
* The amendments provide for the possibility of transferring funds to regional military administrations (or their authorized units) in coordination with the Ministry of Defense.
* These funds may be used for the procurement of goods, works, and services, including those for defense purposes and dual use, for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations.
* The procured goods, works, and services must be transferred to the military units that submitted the request.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* The key is the ability of regional military administrations to carry out procurement for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the expense of UNITED24 funds.
* Coordination of such transfers with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is required.
* Procurement should be carried out based on requests from military units.
* It is important to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of funds, as well as the timely transfer of the procured items to military formations.
**On Amendments to the Procedure for Procuring Unmanned Systems, Tactical-Level Electronic Warfare Equipment of Domestic Production, and Their Components**
Good day! Here is a brief analysis of the provided resolution:
1. **Essence of the Law:** The resolution amends the procedure for the procurement of unmanned systems and tactical-level electronic warfare equipment of domestic production. The changes concern the procedure for accepting the specified products, in particular, the mandatory involvement of representatives of the state customer is canceled, and the possibility of using quality certificates from the manufacturer is introduced.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution amends the Procedure approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1275 of November 11, 2022.
* **Changes:** Paragraph 15 is stated in a new wording, іwhich allows the acceptance of unmanned systems and electronic warfare equipment based on a certificate of quality from the manufacturer, which guarantees compliance with the declared characteristics. It also provides for the possibility of applying state quality assurance procedures.
* Items 16-24, which probably detailed the acceptance procedure, have been excluded.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* Acceptance of unmanned systems and tactical-level electronic warfare equipment may be carried out without the involvement of representatives of the state customer, if there is a quality certificate from the manufacturer.
* The manufacturer is responsible for the accuracy of the information specified in the quality certificate.
* The customer has the right to apply state quality assurance procedures.
On Amendments to the List of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursors
Good day! Now I will briefly tell you about the changes to the list of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors.
1. **Essence of the changes:** The resolution amends the list of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors, in particular, expands the list of precursors whose circulation is controlled, and makes exceptions for certain substances in food products.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The note to list No. 1 of table IV has been supplemented, stating that the circulation of piperonal, safrole, phenylacetic acid, which are contained in food products, flavorings and additives, is not subject to the control established for precursors.
* A new item has been added to list No. 2: “Diphenylacetonitrile”.
* The note to the list has been supplemented with a provision that the circulation of piperidine, valerianic acid in food products, additives and flavorings that have passed state registration is not subject to the restrictions established for precursors.
3. **Important provisions for use:**
* The changes concern the control over the circulation of precursors, in particular, diphenylacetonitrile.
* It is important to take into account the exceptions for certain substances (piperonal, safrole, phenylacetic acid, piperidine, valerianic acid) in food products, flavorings and additives, which are not subject to control if they meet the registration requirements.
* The resolution at
