Digest of Changes in Ukrainian Legislation
NBU Resolution Regarding Accounting Prices for Bank Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine has established accounting prices for bank metals for July 8, 2025. These prices are used for accounting purposes, such as financial accounting and reporting. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices, but these rates may serve as a benchmark for economic entities.
NBU Announcement on the Official Hryvnia Exchange Rate
The National Bank of Ukraine has established the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs for July 8, 2025. These rates are used for accounting and NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at these rates, although they serve as a benchmark for economic entities.
Amendments to CMU Resolutions Regarding the Establishment of Disability for Children
Amendments have been made to the resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regulating the establishment of disability for children. The procedures have been clarified, and the possibilities of obtaining the status of a disabled person as a result of injuries sustained in the combat zone or from explosive objects have been expanded. The territories in which injuries were sustained, allowing the establishment of a causal connection between disability and military actions, have been specified, and the possibility of confirming the fact of injury through an extract from the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations has been established.
Amendments to the Regulation on the Commission for Considering Complaints on Inadequate Conditions of Detention
Amendments have been made to the regulation on the Commission for Consideregarding complaints about inadequate conditions of detention in pre-trial detention facilities and penal institutions. The powers of the commission have been expanded, the requirements for its members have been clarified, and the procedure for forming the composition of the commission and organizing its work has been improved. In particular, the commission has the right to carry out audio, photo, and video recording, verify compliance with legislation, and engage experts.
Pilot Project for Providing a Social Component of Early Intervention Service
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced a pilot project to provide a social component of early intervention service on a contractual basis. The purpose of the project is to identify effective ways to provide this service and improve the early detection of developmental disorders in children from birth to four years of age. The financing of the social component of the service is carried out through the Fund for Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities on the basis of concluded contracts.
Subvention for Housing Repair for the Restoration of People’s Rights and Opportunities (NORE)
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has determined the mechanism for providing a subvention from the state budget to local budgets for the implementation of the project “Housing Repair for the Restoration of People’s Rights and Opportunities (NORE)”. This subvention is financed by a grant from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The funds must be used exclusively for the development of project documentation for the major repair of damaged apartment buildings.
Requirements for the Form and Content of the Application for Obtaining an Integrated Environmental Permit
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the requirements for the form and content of the application for obtaining or amending
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the accounting price of banking metals
This announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes the accounting prices for banking metals as of July 8, 2025. It determines the value of one troy ounce of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in hryvnias. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not oblige the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
The structure of the announcement is simple: it contains a table with codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of troy ounces, the name of the banking metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias. The announcement states that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at these prices.
The most important provision is the established accounting prices for banking metals, as they may be used by various institutions and organizations for financial accounting, reporting, and other operations 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 the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – July 8, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing information on the numeric and alphabetic codes of currencies, the number of currency/SDR units, the name of the currency/SDR, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against each of them. An important note at the bottom indicates that these rates are used for accounting purposes, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at these rates.
The most important provision of this document is the official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies, as they are used for accounting, reporting, and other operations defined by law. Although the NBU is not obliged to carry out currency purchase and sale transactions at these rates, they serve as a benchmark for economic entities.
On Amendments to Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 917 of November 21, 2013, and No. 306 of April 25, 2018
Certainly, here is an explanation of the provisions of this act:
This act introduces amendments to two resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regulating the issues of establishing disability for children and establishing a causal link between disability and injuries. The main purpose of the amendments is to clarify procedures and expand opportunities for obtaining disability status due to injuries sustained in the combat zone or from explosive devices.
Structurally, the act introduces amendments
to the Regulation on the Medical Advisory Board (Resolution No. 917) and to the Procedure for Establishing a Connection Between Disability and Injuries (Resolution No. 306). The changes concern the procedure for establishing a causal connection between disability and injuries sustained by children as a result of hostilities, as well as clarifying certain technical aspects of submitting documents and interaction between government bodies.
The most important provisions of the act:
* Clarification of the territories where injuries sustained allow for establishing a causal connection between disability and hostilities.
* Establishing the possibility of confirming the fact of injury through an extract from the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations.
* Clarification of the procedure for submitting documents, including the possibility of submitting an application in electronic form (if technically feasible).
* Clarification of the powers of the interdepartmental commission in the process of establishing a causal connection between disability.
On Amendments to the Regulation on the Commission for Reviewing Complaints Regarding Inadequate Conditions of Detention in Pre-trial Detention Facilities and Penal Institutions
Of course, here is a brief overview of the changes to the Regulation on the Commission for Reviewing Complaints Regarding Inadequate Conditions of Detention:
1. **Essence of the changes:** The resolution introduces changes to the regulation on the Commission for Reviewing Complaints Regarding Inadequate Conditions of Detention in pre-trial detention facilities and penal institutions. The changes are aimed at expanding the powers of the commission, clarifying the requirements for its members, as well as improving the procedure for forming the composition of the commission and organizing its work.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* **Expanded powers of the Commission:** The right to conduct audio, photo, and video recording, to verify compliance with legislation, and to involve experts has been added.
* **Clarified requirements for members of the Commission:** Requirements for the length of professional experience for representatives of public organizations and individual citizens, as well as the requirement of residence on the territory of the relevant interregional department, have been established.
* **Improved procedure for forming the composition of the Commission:** The list of documents submitted by candidates and the procedure for publishing information on the composition of the Commission have been detailed.
* **Clarified procedure for terminating the powers of a member of the Commission:** New grounds for termination of powers have been added, in particular, restriction of civil capacity, application of administrative liability measures for corruption, and inability to exercise powers due to health conditions.
* **Amendments have been made to the procedure for organizing meetings of the Commission:** The procedure for informing members of the Commission about meetings and registering correspondence has been clarified.
* **The procedure for submitting applications has been clarified:** Applications may be submitted in paper or electronic form.
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3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* Expanded powers of the Commission allow for a more effective response to complaints regarding improper detention conditions.
* Clarified requirements for members of the Commission ensure the involvement of more qualified specialists in its composition.
* Detailed procedure for forming the composition of the Commission makes the process more transparent and understandable.
* Clarified procedure for terminating the powers of a member of the Commission ensures the proper functioning of the Commission in the event of certain circumstances.
* The ability to submit applications in electronic form simplifies the procedure for contacting the Commission.
On the Implementation of an Experimental Project Regarding the Introduction of a Contractual Form of Providing the Social Component of Early Intervention Services
Certainly, here is a brief overview of this act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces an experimental project for providing the social component of early intervention services on a contractual basis. The goal of the project is to identify effective ways to provide this service, improve early detection and prevention of developmental disorders in children from birth to four years of age, and provide support to their families. The project will last for two years from the date the resolution comes into force.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The resolution consists of 11 paragraphs and appendices, including the Procedure for implementing the experimental project and amendments to other resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The main provisions define the participants of the project (Ministry of Social Policy, Fund for Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities, service providers, authorized bodies), criteria for service providers, the mechanism for concluding contracts, the procedure for providing and paying for the social component of the service. Amendments are made to resolutions regarding inclusive resource centers, rehabilitation measures, and the use of budget funds for the social protection of persons with disabilities.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* **Contractual form of service provision:** For the first time, a contractual basis is introduced for providing the social component of early intervention services, which provides for clear terms and obligations of the parties.
* **Criteria for providers:** Clear criteria are defined for service providers to meet, including the presence of an early intervention team, appropriate qualifications of specialists, and material and technical resources.
* **Financing:** A mechanism is defined for financing the social component of the service through the Fund for Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities based on concluded contracts and reports on services provided.
* **Interaction between institutions:** The need for coordinated interaction between various bodies and institutions (Ministry of Social Policy, Ministry of Health,
of Education and Science), inclusive resource centers, healthcare institutions) to ensure a comprehensive approach to service provision.
* **Procedure for Obtaining the Service:** The procedure for applying for the service is described in detail, including a list of necessary documents and actions of authorized bodies.
Certain Issues of Granting a Subvention from the State Budget to Local Budgets for the Implementation of the Project “Housing Repair for the Restoration of Rights and Opportunities of People (HOPE)”
Certainly, here is a concise overview of this act:
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine defines the mechanism for granting a subvention from the state budget to local budgets for the implementation of the project “Housing Repair for the Restoration of Rights and Opportunities of People (HOPE)”. This subvention is financed by a grant from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and is directed to the development of project documentation for the major repairs of apartment buildings damaged as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. The resolution also defines the procedure for using funds, transferring them, and reporting on their use.
2. **Structure of the Law:**
The resolution consists of three parts:
* The actual resolution on approving the procedure and conditions for granting the subvention.
* The procedure and conditions for granting the subvention, which detail the mechanism for using funds, the roles of participants, and transfer procedures.
* An appendix with the distribution of the subvention among local budgets.
3. **Main Provisions of the Law:**
* **Targeted Use of Funds:** The subvention must be used exclusively for the development of project documentation for the major repairs of damaged apartment buildings.
* **Participants in the Process:** The roles of the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development as the main manager of funds, local self-government bodies as project implementers, and the Treasury, which ensures accounting and reporting, are defined.
* **Financial Mechanisms:** The procedures for transferring funds from the grant account, opening special and transit accounts, as well as the requirements for reporting on the use of the subvention, are described.
* **Project Selection:** Project implementers and apartment buildings are selected in accordance with the operational manual agreed with the World Bank.
This act is important for ensuring the transparent and efficient use of international financial assistance for the restoration of housing stock damaged as a result of military actions.
On Approval of Requirements for the Form and Content of the Application for Obtaining an Integrated Environmental Permit (Amendment to It)
Certainly, here is an analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers
Ukraine approves the requirements for the form and content of the application that enterprises submit to obtain or amend an integrated environmental permit. This permit is required for enterprises whose activities may cause significant environmental pollution. The resolution details what information and documents must be provided to obtain the permit.
2. **Structure of the Law:**
* The resolution consists of a short introductory part, which indicates the basis for its issuance – the Law of Ukraine “On Integrated Prevention and Control of Industrial Pollution.”
* This is followed by a clause approving the Requirements for the form and content of the application.
* A separate clause defines the date of entry into force of the resolution.
* The main part is the approved “Requirements for the form and content of the application,” which detail what information the application should contain, what documents are attached to it, and how it is submitted.
* Annex to the Requirements – directly the application form.
3. **Main provisions, important for use:**
* The application must contain comprehensive information about the installation operator, the installation itself, the materials used, emission sources, site condition, environmental impact, generated waste, water needs, technological solutions for pollution prevention, monitoring measures, and alternative technologies.
* The application must be accompanied by documents justifying the need for water, water intake and discharge schemes, and standards for maximum permissible discharge of pollutants.
* It is important to require the submission of the application in electronic form through the Register, as well as the possibility of electronic information interaction of the Register with other information systems to obtain the necessary information.
* A separate list of documents to be submitted with the application is defined, including a baseline report, deviation assessment, decommissioning commitment statement, environmental impact assessment results, a list of places to view the application during public discussion, a document on payment for the permit, and information on the announcement of the start of public discussion.
* Requirements for an application to amend an integrated environmental permit under a simplified procedure.
[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/646-2025-%D1%80](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/646-2025-%D1%80)
### **Some issues of implementation of the Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia on cooperation in combating crime**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the implementation of the Agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Slovenia on cooperation in combating crime. It defines the list of bodies that additionally ensure the implementation of obligations under this Agreement.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one clause, which obliges M
