Draft Laws Adopted in First Reading:
- Amendments to the law on electronic identification – aimed at improving provisions regarding electronic identification and ensuring continuity of electronic trust services.
- Changes for implementing EU norms on electronic communications – for harmonizing Ukrainian legislation with European standards in the field of electronic communications.
- Amendments to the law on war veterans’ status – concerning the mechanism for assigning one-time monetary assistance to veterans.
- Changes regarding pensions for those convicted of national security crimes – establishing a special pension provision procedure for persons convicted of particularly serious crimes against the state.
- Amendments to Article 201-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – strengthening the liability of state and municipal enterprises for illegal use of humanitarian aid.
- Changes regarding critical information infrastructure protection – enhancing protection of state information systems.
- Amendments to the law on state secrets – improving provisions on state secret protection.
Key Subordinate Legal Acts:
- Strategy for Returning Servicemembers to Civilian Life until 2033 approved – comprehensive system for military personnel reintegration after service.
- Procedure established for electronic information exchange between state bodies regarding timber operations.
- Form of conclusions for issuing integrated environmental permits approved.
- Extension of temporary certificates for citizens of Russia and Belarus who obtained Ukrainian citizenship regulated.
- National Bank established a new procedure for banks to determine minimum risk calculation.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
This is a daily notification from the National Bank of Ukraine establishing accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of January 10, 2025. The document sets accounting prices per troy ounce for each of the four banking metals: gold – 113,072.28 UAH, silver – 1,285.05 UAH, platinum – 40,527.78 UAH, palladium – 39,350.63 UAH. It is important to note that these prices are reference prices and do not create obligations for the NBU to buy or sell banking metals at the specified prices. Such quotations are used by banks and financial institutions for accounting and valuation of banking metals.
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is a daily notification from the National Bank of Ukraine establishing the official exchange rate of hryvnia to 35 foreign currencies as of 10.01.2025. The document contains a table with currency rates, where each currency has its digital and literal code, number of units, full name, and official rate relative to hryvnia. Among the main currencies: US dollar – 42.2825 UAH, euro – 43.5594 UAH, pound sterling – 51.9589 UAH. A key note is that these rates are intended for accounting purposes, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and other cases specified by law. The NBU does not undertake to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
On Accepting the Draft Law on Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services”
The resolution concerns accepting draft law No. 12174 on amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services” as a basis. Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about accepting the draft law as a basis, the second is instructing the relevant Committee to refine the draft law for the second reading. The key point is that the draft law aims to improve provisions on electronic identification and ensure the continuity of electronic trust services. The draft law was initiated by People’s Deputy M.V. Kriachko together with other deputies.
On Accepting the Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Implementation of European Union Legislation on Electronic Communications
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has accepted draft law No. 12150 on amendments to legislation regarding the implementation of EU norms on electronic communications as a basis. Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about accepting the draft law as a basis, the second is instructing the relevant Committee to refine it for the second reading, taking into account amendments. The key point is that this draft law aims to harmonize Ukrainian legislation with European legislation in the field of electronic communications. The Committee on Digital Transformation must refine the draft and submit it for the second reading, taking into account all proposals from legislative initiative subjects.
On Accepting the Draft Law on Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of War Veterans, Guarantees of Their Social Protection” Regarding the Appointment of One-time Monetary AssistanceResolution on Accepting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Some Legislative Acts Regarding the Specifics of Pension Payments to Persons Who Committed Criminal Offenses Against the Foundations of National Security, Public Safety, Peace, Human Security, and International Legal Order
The resolution concerns the adoption of a draft law aimed at regulating the specifics of pension payments to persons convicted of crimes against national security, public safety, peace, and international legal order.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about accepting draft law No. 10355 as a basis, and the second is to instruct the relevant Verkhovna Rada Committee to refine the draft law for the second reading.
The key aspect is that the draft law is aimed at establishing a special procedure for pension provision for persons who have committed particularly serious crimes against the state and society. This may include restrictions or termination of pension payments to such persons.Resolution on Ensuring Security for State Information Systems and Critical Infrastructure Objects
Resolution on Accepting as a Basis the Draft Law on Amendments to Article 8 of the Law of Ukraine “On State Secrets”
The resolution concerns accepting as a basis a draft law on amendments to Article 8 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On State Secrets’. This is a procedural document that is part of the legislative process. Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about accepting the draft law as a basis, the second is instructing the relevant committee to finalize the draft law for the second reading. The key point is that draft law No. 11394 has been adopted in the first reading and sent for refinement to the Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. The committee must take into account amendments and proposals from legislative initiative subjects when preparing for the second reading.
Resolution on Amending the Agenda of the Twelfth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
The resolution amends the agenda of the twelfth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation, including two new draft laws. Structurally, the resolution consists of two points and an appendix containing a list of draft laws to be included in the agenda. The resolution takes effect from the moment of its adoption. Two important draft laws are included in the agenda:
1) Draft amendments to Article 201-2 of the Criminal Code regarding liability for illegal use of humanitarian aid (identified by the President as urgent);
2) Draft amendments to the Law on the Status of War Veterans regarding the assignment of a one-time cash assistance.
Resolution on Approving the Form and Requirements for the Content of Conclusions Regarding the Issuance of an Integrated Environmental Permit (Amendments Thereto)
The resolution approves the form and requirements for the content of conclusions regarding the issuance of an integrated environmental permit, which is part of the industrial pollution control procedure. The document defines the procedure for providing conclusions by competent authorities to the Ministry of Environment when issuing or amending an integrated environmental permit. The resolution consists of two main parts: requirements for the content of conclusions and an approved conclusion form. The document is new and adopted to implement the Law of Ukraine ‘On Integrated Prevention and Control of Industrial Pollution’. Key provisions include:
– conclusions must be substantiated and contain a clear position on permit issuance;
– competent authorities assess document completeness, information reliability, and compliance with legal requirements;
– conclusions must include proposals for permit conditions and responses to public comments;
– local authorities provide conclusions considering regional environmental programs.
Resolution on Approving the Procedure for Information Exchange between the State Forest Resources Agency, the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, the State Tax Service, and the State Customs Service Regarding Timber and Wood Product Operations
The procedure establishes a mechanism for electronic information exchange between four state agencies (State Forest Resources Agency, NSSMC, STS, and State Customs Service) regarding wood operations. This concerns the purchase, sale, processing, export, and import of timber materials. The document consists of 8 points that define methods of electronic interaction through various information systems.Translation:
Regarding the system ‘Trembita’; requirements for information protection and cryptographic protection; procedure for executing interaction agreements between agencies; specific types of information exchanged between agencies. Key provisions include:
– Possibility of using various information systems for data exchange
– Mandatory data encryption and use of electronic signatures
– Clear delineation of which institution transfers what information: NSSMC transfers data on organized market operations, State Forestry Agency – on certificates of origin and permits, State Customs Service – on export operations
– Necessity of concluding separate agreements between agencies to determine technical interaction details
[Regarding the Resolution on Amending Item 3 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 343 dated May 18, 2016]
The resolution introduces a technical amendment to the CMU Resolution No. 343 dated 18.05.2016 ‘Certain Issues of Optimizing the Activities of Central Executive Authorities of the Justice System’, changing the head of the liquidation commission. Structurally, the document consists of a single item appointing a new head of the liquidation commission – Deputy Minister of Justice Yevrhen Pikalov, replacing Olena Vysotska. The key provision is the replacement of the liquidation commission leader responsible for optimizing the activities of central executive authorities in the justice system. This is a personnel decision ensuring the continuation of the liquidation and optimization process in the justice system.
[Certain Issues of Extending the Validity of a Temporary Certificate of Ukrainian Citizenship during Martial Law]
The resolution regulates the procedure for extending temporary certificates of Ukrainian citizenship for citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus who obtained Ukrainian citizenship from February 24, 2020. The document establishes a free procedure for extending certificates for 12 months after the termination of martial law. Structurally, the resolution consists of a single item containing a detailed description of procedures: extension of certificate validity, application procedure, grounds for refusal, and the procedure for restoring lost or stolen certificates. Key provisions of the resolution:
– Applications for extension are accepted by territorial bodies of the State Migration Service at the place of application or by embassies/consulates abroad
– Application review period is 10 working days
– The procedure is free of charge
– Grounds for refusal include termination of citizenship or cancellation of the decision to acquire it
– In case of loss/theft of the certificate, a new one can be obtained with the same validity period
[On Authorizing O. Kuleba to Sign a Joint Statement between Ukraine and the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) on Extending the Agreement between Ukraine and EUROCONTROL Regarding the Implementation of the European Voluntary Air Navigation Solidarity Fund]
This order concerns Ukraine’s international cooperation in air navigation. The document authorizes Vice Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba to sign a document extending the agreement with EUROCONTROL regarding the European Voluntary Air Navigation Solidarity Fund. The document’s structure is simple – a single directive provision granting powers to a specific official to sign an international document. The key point is that this concerns extending the validity of an existing agreement between Ukraine and EUROCONTROL, not concluding a new one.
