Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine Regarding Accounting Prices for Banking Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine has published accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) for May 23, 2025. These prices are used for accounting and reporting purposes, but the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell metals at these prices. The document contains metal codes, their quantity in troy ounces, and the accounting price in hryvnias.
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Establishing the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia
The National Bank of Ukraine has established the official exchange rate of hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs for May 23, 2025. The document lists currencies with their digital and letter codes, the number of currency units, and the official exchange rate of hryvnia. These rates are used for accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases provided by law, but do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Organizing State Participation in the Shareholders’ Meeting of JSC “Ukrainian Energy Machines”
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed the Director of the Department of the Ministry of Economy, Yaroslava Petrivna Maksymenko, as the state representative at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of JSC “Ukrainian Energy Machines.” The First Deputy Minister of Economy, Oleksiy Dmytrovych Sobolev, is authorized to issue a power of attorney to the state representative for participation in these meetings. Voting tasks for the state representative, which are attached to the original order, have also been approved.
Order of the President of Ukraine on Dismissing Oleksiy Slabchenko from the Position of Head of the Lypetsk Village Military Administration
The President of Ukraine has dismissed Oleksiy Mykolayovych Slabchenko from the position of Head of the Lypetsk Village Military Administration of the Kharkiv Raion, Kharkiv Oblast. This act terminates his powers and duties in this position from the date specified in the document.
Order of the President of Ukraine on Appointing Anna Bychenko as the Head of the Lypetsk Village Military Administration
The President of Ukraine has appointed Anna Serhiivna Bychenko as the Head of the Lypetsk Village Military Administration of the Kharkiv Raion, Kharkiv Oblast. This decision vests her with the appropriate powers and responsibilities within this administration.
Order on Amendments to the Procedure for Payments to Police Officers
Amendments have been made to the procedure and conditions for the payment of additional remuneration to police officers during martial law. The amount of additional remuneration has been changed to UAH 30,000 for police officers serving in areas close to the combat zone. The conditions for the payment of remuneration in connection with injuries sustained in combat zones have been clarified, and the list of documents confirming the circumstances of the police officer’s injury has been supplemented.
Order on Approving the List of Questions for Inspections by Ukrtransbezpeka
An exhaustive list of questions has been approved that Ukrtransbezpeka checks during roadside inspections for compliance with legislation on road transport. The list covers domestic and international passenger and freight transportation and includes requirements for documents, vehicles, and drivers’ work and rest regimes.
Order on Amendments to Appendices 2 and 3 to the Procedure for Providing Official and Research Samples of Variety Planting Material
Technical amendments have been made to the text of Order No. 1530 of March 27, 2025, which concerns changes in Appendices 2 and 3 to the Procedure for Providing Official and Research Samples of Variety Planting Material. The word “position” has been replaced with “row,” and “technical/medical use direction” with “for industrial/medical purposes” in the relevant columns of the tables.
Order on Amendments to the List of Viticultural Zones of Ukraine
Certain territorial communities of Sumy Oblast have been excluded from the list of viticultural zones of Ukraine. The order comes into force simultaneously with the entry into force of the Law of Ukraine “On Grapes, Wine, and Grape Products.”
Order on Approving the Regulations on the Escort Service for Servicemen of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine
The Regulations on the Escort Service for Servicemen of the Main Intelligence Directorate (MID) of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and their family members have been approved. The regulations define the organizational principles of the escort service, its structure, tasks, and specificities of organizing work to provide support to MID servicemen and their families, especially those who have been injured or require social protection.
Order on Amendments to the Qualification Standards and Requirements of the Unified Sports Classification of Ukraine
Amendments have been made to the qualification standards and requirements of the Unified Sports Classification of Ukraine for Olympic sports (bobsleigh, skeleton, figure skating). The requirements for awarding sports titles in these sports have been updated, in particular, the age groups of athletes, disciplines have been detailed, and requirements for general physical training for youth categories in figure skating have been added.
Order on Determining Viticultural Zones in Ukraine
Viticultural zones in Ukraine have been determined in accordance with the European Union’s climatic classification. The territory of Ukraine is divided into three zones (A, B, C), each of which is characterized by specific climatic conditions suitable for growing grapes. The order comes into force simultaneously with the entry into force of the Law of Ukraine “On Grapes, Wine, and Grape Products.”
Order on Amendments to the Procedure for Providing Samples of Hemp Planting Material
Amendments have been made to the Procedure for Providing Official and Research Samples of Variety Planting Material, in particular, regarding hemp (Cannabis sativa L.). Clear volumes of official and research samples are defined depending on the direction of use (technical or medical) and method of reproduction (by seed or vegetatively).
Order on the Procedure for Placing and Fastening Military Cargo on Railway Rolling Stock
The Procedure for placing and fastening military cargo, including weapons and military equipment, on railway rolling stock has been approved. It defines the methods and conditions of placement, fastening, as well as the materials and means used to ensure the safe transportation of military cargo as part of military echelons and transports.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Awarding Military Personnel
The President of Ukraine has awarded military personnel with state awards for personal courage and selfless performance of military duty in protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The awards have been granted to both living military personnel and posthumously.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This announcement from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) contains information on the accounting prices for banking metals, namely gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of May 23, 2025.
The structure of the announcement is simple: it includes a table with codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of troy ounces, the name of the banking metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.
The most important provision is the indication of accounting prices for banking metals, which can be used for accounting, reporting, and other financial transactions where an assessment of the value of these metals is required.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This document is an official announcement 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 – May 23, 2025.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of currencies, each identified by a numeric and alphabetic code, indicating the number of units of currency and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to it. Additionally, it is stated that these rates are used for accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided for by law, and do not oblige the NBU to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
The most important provision of this document is the fixation of official exchange rates for a specific date. This information is critical for business entities, government agencies, and individuals who conduct foreign exchange transactions, maintain accounting records, or perform calculations linked to the official exchange rate of the hryvnia.
### **Issues of extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of the joint-stock company “Ukrainian Energy Machines”, which will be held on May 22, 2025**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the organization of the state’s participation in the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of the joint-stock company “Ukrainian Energy Machines”.
**Structure and main**
**Provisions:**
1. **Appointment of a Representative:** The order designates Maksymenko Yaroslava Petrivna, Director of the Department of Ownership Policy and Sanctions of the Ministry of Economy, as the state representative at the shareholders’ meeting.
2. **Authorization to Issue a Power of Attorney:** First Deputy Minister of Economy Sobolev Oleksiy Dmytrovych is authorized to issue a power of attorney to the state representative for participation in this meeting.
3. **Approval of Tasks:** The voting tasks for the state representative at this meeting, which are attached to the original order, are approved.
**Key Provisions for Use:**
* The order specifies who will represent the interests of the state at the shareholders’ meeting, which is important to ensure the realization of the state’s rights as a shareholder.
* The existence of approved voting tasks guarantees that the state representative will act in accordance with the government’s defined position on the issues to be considered at the meeting.
* The authorization to issue a power of attorney simplifies the procedure for confirming the powers of the state representative.
**On Dismissal of O. Slabchenko from the Position of Head of the Lypetsk Village Military Administration of the Kharkiv District of the Kharkiv Region**
This is an order of the President of Ukraine on the dismissal of Oleksiy Mykolayovych Slabchenko from the position of Head of the Lypetsk Village Military Administration of the Kharkiv District of the Kharkiv Region. The order is an individual legal act concerning a specific person and position. It does not contain any other provisions other than stating the fact of dismissal.
The structure of the order is simple: the title, the stating part on dismissal, the President’s signature, the place and date of issue, and the order number. Since this is an individual act, it does not have key provisions in the broad sense, but only records the decision to dismiss a specific person.
The most important provision of this order is the very fact of the dismissal of Oleksiy Slabchenko from the position of Head of the Lypetsk Village Military Administration. This means the termination of his powers and duties in this position from the date specified in the document.
**On Appointment of A. Bychenko as Head of the Lypetsk Village Military Administration of the Kharkiv### **Regarding the Appointment of Bychenko A.S. as Head of the Lypetsk Village Military Administration of the Kharkiv District of the Kharkiv Region**
This is an order of the President of Ukraine regarding the appointment of a specific individual, Anna Serhiyivna Bychenko, to the position of Head of the Lypetsk Village Military Administration of the Kharkiv District of the Kharkiv Region. The document confirms the President’s decision to appoint the individual to the respective position in the military administration.
The structure of the order is simple: it contains the title, text about the appointment, information about the President of Ukraine, the place and date of issue, as well as the order number. An order of this type is a standard instrument of the personnel policy of the President of Ukraine in the field of appointing officials in military administrations.
The most important provision of this order is the direct fact of the appointment of Anna Bychenko to the position of Head of the Lypetsk Village Military Administration, which endows her with the appropriate powers and responsibilities within this administration.
### **On Approving Amendments to the Procedure and Conditions for Payment of Additional Remuneration to Police Officers, One-Time Remuneration for the Period of Martial Law, and Features of Remuneration Payment for Peculiarities of Service (Training) During Martial Law (Special Period)**
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the changes to the procedure for payments to police officers.
1. **Essence of the changes:** The order introduces changes to the procedure and conditions for the payment of additional remuneration to police officers for the period of martial law. The changes concern the amounts of remuneration for police officers working in certain territories, the conditions for payment of remuneration in connection with injury, as well as the list of documents confirming the circumstances of the injury.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The order approves amendments to the existing payment procedure approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs Order No. 775 of November 28, 2022.
* The amount of additional remuneration has been changed to UAH 30,000 for police officers serving in territories close to the combat zone (list of regions and territorial communities).
* The conditions for payment of remuneration in connection with injury sustained in combat areas, including the time spent in inpatient treatment, have been clarified.
* The list of documents confirming the circumstances of the police officer’s injury has been supplemented.
* Changes have been made regarding exemption from official duties.
