Review of Ukrainian legislation for 27/05/2025

Accounting prices for bank metals from the NBU (May 26, 2025)

The NBU has set accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in hryvnias per troy ounce. These prices are used for internal accounting, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell metals at these prices. It is important that these are indicative prices for accounting purposes, not a fixed rate for metal transactions.

Official exchange rates of hryvnia to foreign currencies and SDR from the NBU (May 26, 2025)

The NBU has published official exchange rates of hryvnia to foreign currencies and SDR for accounting and transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. These rates are official, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currencies at these rates. Exchange rates change daily, so it is important to pay attention to the date.

Providing employees of the CEC with protective structures

The CEC has determined the need for a fund of civil protection structures to ensure the safety of its employees in a special period. The list and capacity of the necessary protective structures of different classes and groups have been approved. A copy of the resolution has been sent to the SES for further actions on the organization of civil protection.

Changes in the composition of territorial election commissions (TEC)

The CEC has made changes to the composition of some TECs based on members’ applications for resignation, failure to attend meetings, and submissions from local organizations of political parties. When considering issues related to the replacement of TEC members, the CEC takes into account court decisions prohibiting the activities of political parties. The right of a TEC member to resign is ensured, even if the standard procedure is complicated.

Changes in photo and video recording of customs control

The government has amended the procedure for photo and video recording of customs formalities, detailing the procedures for using individual portable video cameras by customs officers. Mandatory use of video cameras during inspections, requirements for continuous video recording, and prohibition of editing images. Information obtained as a result of the recording may be used exclusively for customs purposes.

Allocation of subvention for safe conditions in educational institutions

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has determined the distribution of subvention from the state budget among local budgets for the arrangement of safe conditions (fire protection) in general secondary education institutions and military lyceums. Specific amounts of funds have been determined for each region and the city of Kyiv with a targeted purpose for improving fire protection.

Establishment of an Interdepartmental Working Group on Monitoring the Implementation of the National Energy and Climate Plan

The Cabinet of Ministers has established an Interdepartmental Working Group to monitor the implementation of the National Energy and Climate Plan until 2030. The group will coordinate the actions of government bodies, prepare reports and proposals for amendments to legislation. The group includes representatives of various ministries and departments, and is headed by the First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economy.

Clarification of the amount of funds for the “Winter Support” program

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended Resolution No. 22, clarifying the amount of funds allocated from the reserve fund of the state budget for the “Winter Support” program. The amount was reduced from UAH 5,570,000 to UAH 5,547,081.5.

Amendments to the Regulation on the Ministry of Veterans Affairs

Amendments have been made to the Regulation on the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, expanding its powers and clarifying some functions. The Ministry is strengthening support for veterans and their family members, improving mechanisms for social and professional adaptation. It is planned to intensify cooperation with civil society institutions and introduce digital technologies for the provision of public services.

Clarification of the organization of burials of persons with special merits

The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the procedures for organizing burials of persons who have special merits to the Homeland at the National Military Memorial Cemetery. The procedures, list of services, grounds for refusal, in particular, the existence of an outstanding criminal record for an intentional crime, have been clarified. The list of services and ritual items provided free of charge has also been detailed.

Approval of the Strategy for the Development of Hunting Economy until 2035

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the Strategy for the Development of the Hunting Economy of Ukraine for the period up to 2035 and approved the action plan for its implementation in 2025-2027. The strategy aims to strengthen the protection of hunting animals, effective public administration, improve the quality of hunting grounds, attract investment and develop science in the field. It is planned to improve legislation, create an electronic management system and introduce marking of harvested animals.

Transfer of electric scooters to communities of Mykolaiv region

The government has decided to transfer certain individually identified property, namely Jinpeng electric scooters, to the ownership of territorial communities of Mykolaiv region, which are part of Bashtansky, Voznesensky, Mykolaiv and Pervomaisky districts.

Transfer of electric scooters to communities of Cherkasy region

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine transferred Jinpeng electric scooters from state ownership to the ownership of certain territorial communities of Cherkasy region for use for the needs of these communities.

Change of designated purpose of land plots for the “Cheremosky” park

The Cabinet of Ministers has agreed to change the designated purpose of state-owned land plots (5485.3948 ha) from forestry to nature conservation for their further transfer to the Cheremosky National Nature Park.

Clarification of terminology in currency regulation of the NBU

The NBU has amended the Regulation on Protective Measures, replacing the terms “joint-stock company” with “legal entity established in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine” to expand the scope of entities subject to currency restrictions.

Introduction of an electronic veteran’s certificate and clarification of the procedures for issuing certificates

The government is introducing an electronic veteran’s certificate (“e-certificate”) as an equal document along with the paper one through the “Diia” portal. The procedures for issuing certificates, entering information into the register of veterans are clarified, and the validity of some certificates of persons with disabilities as a result of the war is extended.

Report of the Provisional Special Commission on Prices and Tariffs in Energy and Utilities

The Verkhovna Rada took note of the preliminary report of the Provisional Special Commission, which investigated possible violations in the formation of pricing and tariff policy in energy and utilities. The work of the Provisional Special Commission has been extended, the report has been published and sent to state bodies for consideration and investigation of the identified violations.

Changes to the Regulation on the Information Portal of the National Police of Ukraine

Amendments have been made to the Regulation on the information and communication system “Information Portal of the National Police of Ukraine”. The responsibilities of system users, requirements for information protection, use of access identifiers and procedures in case of data compromise are detailed.

Improving the organization of services in the SES

Amendments have been made to the Procedure for organizing internal, garrison and guard services in the bodies and units of the SES, adapting it to modern requirements and technologies. Information systems are being introduced, the organization of services is being improved, and the efficiency of response to emergency situations is being increased. Emphasis is placed on the use of modern equipment and tablets for rapid response.

Expansion of the list of information that may be a state secret

The law amends the Law of Ukraine “On State Secrets”, expanding the list of information that may be classified as a state secret, adding information on the protection of critical infrastructure facilities. The exception is information on the use of funds for procurement, prices, project documentation and cost estimates necessary for the repair or construction of critical infrastructure facilities.

Review of each of legal acts published today:

### **On the accounting price of banking metals**

This announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes accounting prices for banking metals for May 26, 2025. It determines the value of one troy ounce of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in hryvnias. These prices are used for accounting and other purposes, but do not oblige the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.

The structure of the announcement is simple: it contains a table with codes, names of banking metals, and their accounting prices per troy ounce. The announcement clearly states that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at these prices.

The most important thing to understand when using this announcement is that the accounting prices set by the NBU are indicative and not a fixed rate for the purchase and sale of banking metals. These prices may be used for accounting, calculations, and other internal needs, but do not guarantee the possibility of conducting transactions with these metals at the stated prices.

### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**

Good day! Here is a brief overview of the information provided:

1. **Essence of the document:** This is a message from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on the official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – May 26, 2025. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by law. It is important that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currencies at these rates.

2. **Document structure:** The document is a table containing the following data for each currency:
* Digital currency code
* Letter currency code
* Number of units of currency/SDR
* Name of currency/SDR
* Official exchange rate of hryvnia to the corresponding currency/SDR

3. **Key provisions for use:** The most important thing is that these rates are official but not binding for the purchase and sale of currency by the National Bank. They are used for accounting purposes and transactions with the DKSU. It is also important to pay attention to the date, as exchange rates change daily.

### **On the need for a fund of protective structures for civil protection of the Central Election Commission**

This resolution of the Central Election Commission (CEC) defines the need for
in the fund of protective structures of civil defense to ensure the safety of CEC employees in a special period.

The structure of the resolution includes:
1. Preamble, containing references to normative legal acts that the CEC follows.
2. Operative part, which consists of three points: approval of the need for a fund of protective structures, sending a copy of the resolution to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU), and publishing the resolution on the CEC website.
3. Annex, which contains a table with information on the need for civil defense protective structures and dual-purpose structures, as well as the simplest shelters in a special period.

The most important provision of the resolution is the approval of the need for a fund of protective structures, as this is the basis for further actions to organize civil defense in the CEC. In particular, the table in the annex defines the quantity and capacity of the necessary protective structures of various classes and groups.

On Amendments to the Composition of Territorial Election Commissions Engaged in the Preparation and Conduct of Local Elections

This resolution of the Central Election Commission (CEC) makes changes to the composition of some territorial election commissions (TECs) that prepare and conduct local elections. The decision was made on the basis of applications from TEC members regarding the resignation of powers, appeals regarding early termination of powers due to failure to attend meetings, as well as submissions from local organizations of political parties regarding the replacement of TEC members.

The structure of the resolution includes a descriptive part with reference to legislation, analysis of the situations that have arisen, and an operative part with specific decisions. The main provisions relate to the early termination of the powers of TEC members based on personal applications, failure to attend meetings, and replacement of TEC members based on submissions from local organizations of political parties. An important aspect is taking into account the court decision on the prohibition of the activities of certain political parties, which affects the procedure for replacing TEC members nominated by these parties.

The most important thing to use is that the CEC takes into account the court decision on the prohibition of the activities of a political party when considering issues regarding the replacement of TEC members nominated by these parties. It is also important to ensure the right of a TEC member to resign, especially in a situation where compliance with the standard procedure is difficult.

On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of June 8, 2016 No. 370

Of course, here is a brief
Purpose of this act:

1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the procedure for conducting photo and video recording of customs control measures and other formalities carried out by controlling bodies at the customs border of Ukraine. The main goal of the changes is to clearly regulate the use of individual portable video cameras by customs officers and to establish procedures for recording customs formalities.

2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The law changes the title and paragraph 1 of the CMU resolution No. 370, replacing “customs” with “customs control measures.”
* The procedure for photo and video recording is set out in a new version, which details the procedures for using photo and video recording equipment, including individual portable video cameras.
* Definitions of terms such as “photo and video recording equipment” and “individual portable video cameras” are introduced.
* Objects of photo and video recording are defined, including goods, vehicles, officials, and documents.
* The procedure for using individual portable video cameras is regulated, including the rules of continuous video recording and warning about video recording.
* Requirements for the storage and use of photo and video recording results are established.

3. **Main provisions for use:**
* Mandatory use of individual portable video cameras during inspections (re-inspections) and physical inspections if such cameras are available in the unit.
* Requirements for continuous video recording and commenting on the inspection (re-inspection) process.
* Prohibition of editing photos and videos.
* The procedure for actions of officials of customs authorities when using individual portable video cameras, including the rules for their storage and operation.
* Restrictions on the use of information obtained as a result of photo and video recording, exclusively for customs purposes.
* Establishment of responsibility for non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of the requirements of this Procedure.

. Since the act concerns customs control, it is important to take these changes into account when carrying out foreign economic activity and moving goods across the customs border of Ukraine.

On the distribution of the amount of subvention from the state budget to local budgets for the implementation of a public investment project to create safe conditions in institutions providing general secondary education (fire protection), including military (naval, military-sports) lyceums, lyceums with enhanced military and physical training, in 2025
### **On the Distribution of Subvention for the Arrangement of Safe Conditions in Educational Institutions**

Good day! Here is a brief overview of the order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the distribution of subvention for the arrangement of safe conditions in educational institutions.

1. **Essence of the Order:** This document defines how the amount of subvention from the state budget will be distributed among local budgets. The funds are intended for the implementation of an investment project to arrange safe conditions (fire protection) in general secondary education institutions, including military lyceums.

2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**

* The order consists of two parts: the main part and the appendix.
* The main part states that the subvention will be distributed in accordance with the Budget Code of Ukraine and instructs the Ministry of Finance to amend the state budget schedule.
* The appendix contains a table with a list of regional budgets and the budget of the city of Kyiv, as well as the amounts of subventions allocated to them in thousands of hryvnias.

3. **Important Provisions:**

* The order specifies the exact amounts of funds that each region and the city of Kyiv will receive to improve fire protection in educational institutions.
* These funds are earmarked for the arrangement of safe conditions, which is important for ensuring the safety of students and staff.
* The order is the basis for amending the budget schedule, which will allow the project to be financed.

### **On the Establishment of an Interdepartmental Working Group on Monitoring the Implementation of the National Energy and Climate Plan for the Period up to 2030**

Good day! Here is a brief overview of the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the establishment of an Interdepartmental Working Group on Monitoring the Implementation of the National Energy and Climate Plan for the Period up to 2030.

1. **Essence of the Law:**

The resolution provides for the establishment of a temporary advisory body under the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which will monitor and coordinate actions to implement the National Energy and Climate Plan for the period up to 2030. The main goal of the group is to promote coordinated work of government bodies to achieve the goals set out in the National Plan, as well as to improve the legal framework in the field of energy and climate.

2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**

The resolution consists of two main parts:

* The resolution itself on the establishment of the Interdepartmental Working Group.
* Appendix 1: Composition of the Interdepartmental Working Group, which defines a list of positions of representatives of various ministries