VRU Statement Regarding Crimea
The Parliament approved a statement for the Day of Resistance to Crimean Occupation, which confirms the position on the de-occupation of the peninsula as a mandatory condition for achieving peace. It emphasizes Russia’s responsibility for aggression and the need for compensation for damages. The document also underscores the importance of protecting citizens’ rights in occupied territories and documenting war crimes.
VRU Statement on Democracy and Elections
The Verkhovna Rada explained the impossibility of holding elections during martial law and confirmed the legitimacy of the current government. It emphasizes readiness to conduct elections in accordance with international standards after establishing peace. Statements by Russia regarding the illegitimacy of Ukrainian authorities are refuted.
Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code Regarding Business Protection
A draft law on strengthening guarantees for protecting economic entities during criminal proceedings has been adopted in the first reading. The project aims to improve mechanisms for business protection in criminal proceedings.
Amendments to the National Resistance Law
A draft law on involving war veterans in training citizens in the national resistance system has been approved in the first reading. The project was initiated by the government and is aimed at utilizing veterans’ combat experience.
Compensation for IDP Accommodation
The government allocated 44 million hryvnias from the reserve fund to compensate institutions that provided free accommodation for internally displaced persons in October 2024. The largest amounts are allocated for Lviv, Kyiv, and Zakarpattia regions.
Registry of Tobacco Production Equipment
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 on establishing accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium).
The document structure is simple – a table indicating metal codes (numeric and literal), measurement unit (troy ounce), and accounting price in hryvnias for each metal as of 27.02.2025.
Key provisions:
– Price for 1 troy ounce of gold is set at 121,348.95 UAH
– Silver is valued at 1,323.39 UAH per ounce
– Platinum – 40,656.74 UAH per ounce
– Palladium – 39,258.50 UAH per ounce
It is important to note that these prices are accounting prices and do not create obligations for the NBU to buy or sell banking metals at the specified prices. Such quotations are published daily and are used by banks for accounting of banking metal operations.
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is an official notification by the National Bank of Ukraine on establishing exchange rates of foreign currencies in relation to the hryvnia as of 27.02.2025.
The document structure is a table with official exchange rates for 35 foreign currencies. For each currency, its numeric and literal code, number of units, full name, and rate relative to the hryvnia are indicated.
Key provisions:
– The base currency is the US dollar with a rate of 41.6390 UAH
– Euro is set at 43.6252 UAH
– The highest rate is for the British pound sterling – 52.6442 UAH
– Rates are established for accounting and NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine
– It is important to note that the NBU does not undertake obligations to buy or sell currencies at the specified rates
This is a standard daily NBU document that serves as a reference for accounting and official calculations but does not establish mandatory rates for the foreign exchange market.
On the Statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to Parliaments and Governments of Foreign States, International Organizations and Their Parliamentary Assemblies on the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol
This Resolution and Statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine are dedicated to the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea and Sevastopol. The document confirms Ukraine’s unchanged position on de-occupation of Crimea and restoration of the state’s territorial integrity. The statement emphasizes Russia’s responsibility for aggression and the need for compensation for damage caused.
The document structure consists of two parts:
1. Resolving part – approval of the statement and instructions for its transmission to addressees
2. Text of the Statement, containing a preamble referencing previous decisions and 13 key theses on Ukraine’s position
Key important provisions:
– De-occupation of Crimea is defined as a mandatory condition for achieving peace
– Russia’s responsibility for aggression and the need for compensation are confirmed
– Emphasis on protecting citizens’ rights in occupied territories
– Highlighting the importance of documenting war crimes and environmental damage
– Declaring the goal of creating conditions for furtherRe-integration of Crimea after de-occupation
The Statement has a diplomatic nature and is aimed at confirming Ukraine’s position on Crimea before the international community.
On Amending the Agenda of the Thirteenth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
This is a technical resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on supplementing the agenda of the parliamentary session with one additional issue.
The resolution structure is simple and consists of two points: the first defines the inclusion of a new issue in the agenda, the second establishes the moment of entry into force.
The agenda of the thirteenth session of the Verkhovna Rada includes the draft Resolution on the Statement regarding the occupation of Crimea and Sevastopol (registration No. 13034). This statement is addressed to parliaments and governments of foreign states, international organizations and their parliamentary assemblies, and is timed to the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol.
On Appointing Konovalova A.A. as Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on personnel appointment in the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
1. Essence of the act: Konovalova Anastasia Andriivna is appointed to the position of Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine.
2. Structure: The document has a simple structure – it is an order with one point about the appointment of an official, signed by the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
3. Main provisions: This is a typical government personnel order on appointing a deputy minister, which falls within the powers of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine” and the Law of Ukraine “On Central Executive Bodies”. The deputy minister is a civil service position of category “A”.
On Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amending Certain Laws of Ukraine in Connection with the Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Offenses Related to Cultural Property
This is a resolution on adopting as a basis a draft law aimed at adapting Ukrainian legislation to the requirements of the Council of Europe Convention on offenses related to cultural property.
The document structure is simple – it is a technical resolution consisting of two points:
1. Adopting draft law No. 12309 as a basis
2. Instructing the relevant Verkhovna Rada Committee to finalize the draft law for the second reading
Main provisions:
– The draft law was initiated by the President of Ukraine
– The Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy is designated as the profile committee
– During finalization, proposals from legislative initiative subjects and the opinion of the profile committee dated 12.02.2025 should be taken into account
– Finalization should be carried out in accordance with the procedure defined in Article 116 of the Verkhovna Rada Regulations
This is the first stage of the legislative process regarding the implementation of Ukraine’s international obligations in the field of cultural property protection.
On Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amending the Criminal ProceduralTranslation of the first document:
On Adoption of the Draft Law on Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine Regarding Improvement of Guarantees for Protection of Business Entities during Criminal Proceedings
This is a resolution on adopting the draft law as a basis, which introduces amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine regarding strengthening business protection during criminal proceedings.
The document structure is simple – it is a technical resolution containing two points: adoption of draft law No. 12439 as a basis and instructing the relevant committee to finalize it for the second reading, taking into account amendments.
Key points:
– The draft law is aimed at improving guarantees for protecting business entities in criminal proceedings
– The initiator is People’s Deputy Ionushas S.K. and other deputies
– The Committee on Law Enforcement Activities must finalize the draft, taking into account proposals and amendments for the second reading
– The resolution was adopted on February 25, 2025
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On the Statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Supporting Democracy in Ukraine under the Conditions of Russian Federation’s Aggression
This Resolution and Statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the issue of democracy and elections in Ukraine during wartime. The document explains the impossibility of holding elections during martial law and confirms the legitimacy of the current government.
The document structure consists of two parts:
1. Resolution – technical part, approving the Statement and instructing its distribution
2. Statement – main document containing the parliament’s position on:
– thanking international partners
– explaining the election situation during war
– illegitimacy of elections in the RF
– future election conduct after the war
Key provisions:
– Confirms the legitimacy of President Zelenskyy’s and the Verkhovna Rada’s election through democratic processes
– Emphasizes the impossibility of holding elections during martial law
– Declares readiness to conduct elections according to international standards after peace is established
– Refutes RF statements regarding the illegitimacy of Ukrainian authorities
– Underscores the principle of institutional continuity of government during martial law
On Amending the Agenda of the Thirteenth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
This resolution amends the agenda of the thirteenth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, adding two new draft laws. The document is a procedural act of the parliament regulating its current work.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points and an annex. The first point establishes the inclusion of new draft laws, the second defines the moment of entry into force. The annex contains a list of draft laws with their registration numbers and other data.
The following are added to the agenda:
1. Draft Resolution on the VRU Statement regarding support of democracy in Ukraine under RF aggression (No. 13041)
2. Draft Law on Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine concerning improvement of guarantees for protecting economic entities during criminal proceedings (No. 12439)
Both draft laws were submitted by Ukrainian People’s Deputies Ruslan Stefanchuk and Serhii Ionushas, respectively.
On Allocating Funds from the State Budget Reserve Fund to Cover Expenses for October 2024 of State, Municipal, and Private Ownership Facilities
This Cabinet of Ministers order regulates the allocation of funds from the state budget reserve fund to compensate institutions that provided free accommodation to internally displaced persons in October 2024. The total compensation amount is 44.01 million hryvnias.
The document structure includes the main part and 3 annexes with detailed fund distribution:
– 6.41 million hryvnias for central executive authorities
– 34.79 million hryvnias for local budgets through the Ministry of Social Policy
– 2.80 million hryvnias for regional military administrations
Key provisions:
1. Funds are allocated on a non-refundable basis to compensate state
