Changes in Legal and Administrative Procedures:
1. Modified the assessment procedure for daily functioning of persons with disabilities – introduced video and audio recording of assessment, clarified the procedure for establishing disability date, and updated referral criteria.
2. Regulated telephone conversations for prisoners of war via IP telephony – calls up to 15 minutes possible with Coordination Headquarters approval, mandatory audio recording, and record retention for one year.
3. Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) designated as state customer for training civil servants on anti-terrorist security. The service will be responsible for forming and executing state order for qualification enhancement in this sphere.
4. Implemented electronic format for military medical commission referrals and option for voluntary medical examination through military serviceman’s electronic cabinet.
5. Changed military chaplains’ mandate issuance procedure – established 5-day period for mandate copy transfer, extended certain procedure terms from 3 to 6 months.
6. Approved procedure for providing military personnel, police officers, and rescuers with adaptive clothing and hygiene products when injured during service. Issuance performed once per each injury incident.
7. Set new deadline (until May 1) for information exchange between Pension Fund and Disability Social Protection Fund regarding insured persons registry data.
8. Ukraine to receive $2 million grant from World Bank for “municipal nanny” program for internally displaced children and children from war-affected regions.
9. Signed new intergovernmental agreement between Ukraine and Germany on cooperation in scientific-technical and educational spheres, providing for Joint Commission establishment and defining 10 cooperation forms.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of 31.01.2025. The document sets prices per one troy ounce for each metal: gold – 116,269.18 UAH, silver – 1,300.57 UAH, platinum – 40,411.80 UAH, palladium – 41,254.97 UAH. A key caveat is that the NBU does not undertake obligations to buy or sell banking metals at these prices. These prices are reference and used for accounting, customs, and other calculations.
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing the official exchange rate of hryvnia to 35 foreign currencies as of 31.01.2025. The document has a tabular structure and contains information about digital and literal currency codes, number of currency units, full currency name, and established official rate. Rates are set for accounting purposes and NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. Key rates for major currencies: US dollar – 41.8242 UAH, euro – 43.5097 UAH, pound sterling – 52.0147 UAH. It should be noted that the established rates do not imply NBU obligations to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
On Appointment of Yu. Lyzyura as Head of Velykobilozerska Village Military Administration of Vasyliv District, Zaporizhzhia Region
This order concerns a personnel appointment in the military administration system. The document appoints Yurii Yuriiovych Lyzyura to the position of head of Velykobilozerska Village Military Administration of Vasyliv District, Zaporizhzhia Region. The order has a simple format of an individual legal act for appointing an official. Structurally, it consists of a title, main text of the order, and signing details. The key provision is the appointment of a specific person as a military administration leader at the local level, which is important for ensuring civil-military management in the respective territory under martial law.
On Dismissal of Yu. Rybalka from the Position of Head of Velykobilozerska Village Military Administration of Vasyliv District, Zaporizhzhia Region
This order concerns a personnel matter – dismissal of a military administration official at the local level. The document has a simple structure and contains only one administrative provision about dismissing Yurii Mykolaiovych Rybalka from the position of head of Velykobilozerska Village Military Administration of Vasyliv District, Zaporizhzhia Region. The key point is that this is an individual act by the President of Ukraine regarding a specific military administration official, adopted within the framework of his personnel powers in accordance with legislation on the legal regime of war.Resolution on Amendments to Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding Improvement of the Process of Evaluating an Individual’s Daily Functioning
The resolution introduces amendments to a number of regulatory acts to improve the process of evaluating an individual’s daily functioning. The main changes concern the procedure for providing rehabilitation aids and conducting an assessment of an individual’s daily functioning. In particular, the procedure for determining indications for rehabilitation aids, data transfer through electronic systems, and interaction between various bodies are clarified. Key innovations include:
– A new procedure for recording video and audio during the assessment
– Clarification of the procedure for establishing disability date and re-evaluation periods
– Detailed list of medical interventions and diagnoses that are grounds for referral for assessment
– Introduction of the possibility of correcting technical errors in expert team decisions
– Updated criteria for referral for daily functioning assessment
Resolution on Amendments to Paragraph 79-1 of the Procedure for Holding Prisoners of War
The resolution regulates the procedure for prisoners of war to make telephone calls using IP telephony. The document precisely defines the procedure for obtaining permission for calls, their duration, conditions of conduct, and documentation. Structurally, the document contains a single paragraph 79-1, which is presented in a new version. The main changes concern the detailed procedure for granting permission for telephone calls and introducing electronic accounting of such calls. Key provisions include:
– Calls are possible only with technical capability and coordination of the Coordination Headquarters
– Maximum call duration is 15 minutes
– Mandatory audio recording of all calls with storage for at least one year
– The prisoner of war must submit a written application to obtain permission
– The Coordination Headquarters has 3 working days to approve the application
– Calls between prisoners of war in different camps are prohibited
– For suspects/accused, additional permission from an investigator/prosecutor/court is required
Resolution on Amendments to the Procedure for Forming State Order for Training and Professional Development of Employees of State Authorities, Local Self-Government Bodies, Other State Bodies Covered by the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”, and Military Management Bodies of the Armed Forces
The resolution amends the procedure for forming a state order for training and professional development of civil servants, defining the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) as the state customer for training on anti-terrorist security. Structurally, changes are made to three paragraphs of the basic Procedure (No. 1262 from 1999). Each change concerns the SBU’s powers regarding organizing anti-terrorist security training for civil servants.Translation:
Regarding the heads of local state administrations and local self-government officials. Key innovations:
– The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) is defined as the state customer for advanced training on anti-terrorist security
– A procedure is established for submitting training proposals through the SSU to the Ministry of Economy (annually by April 15)
– The SSU is entrusted with responsibility for executing the approved state order for advanced training on anti-terrorist security
[Resolution on Amendments to the Procedure for Drafting Citizens for Military Service during Mobilization, for a Special Period]
The resolution amends the procedure for medical examination of military reservists during mobilization. The main essence is the introduction of an electronic format for referrals to the military medical commission and the possibility of voluntary medical examination. Structurally, the document contains 5 points of changes concerning: expanding grounds for medical examination, referral issuance procedure, introducing an electronic cabinet for military reservists, specifics of voluntary medical examination, and updating document forms. Key innovations:
– Ability to independently initiate medical examination through an electronic cabinet
– Formation of electronic referrals with QR code through the Unified Register
– For persons up to 45 years old, fitness for service in airborne assault troops, special operations forces, and marine infantry will be mandatorily determined
– Simplified procedure for those who voluntarily chose a specific military unit
– Electronic referral is considered received on the day of sending to the electronic cabinet
[Resolution on Amendments to the Regulation on the Procedure for Issuing a Mandate for Military Chaplain Activity]
The resolution amends the procedure for issuing mandates to military chaplains. The main changes concern terms and communication procedures between state bodies regarding chaplain service. Structurally, changes are made to three points of the basic Regulation (paragraphs 21, 28, 31) and relate to: the procedure for transferring mandate copies, increasing timeframes for certain procedures, and expanding the range of bodies informed about chaplain activities. Key changes:
– A 5-day period is established for sending a mandate copy from the religious center to DESS
– The period for certain procedures after receiving mandates is increased from 3 to 6 months
– The list of bodies to be informed about chaplain activities is expanded, including the central executive body to which they are subordinated
[Resolution on Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Use of Funds Provided in the State Budget to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy, and Declaring Some Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine as Invalid]
The resolution amends the procedures for using budgetary funds in the sphere of
