Decree amends the list of positions that may be filled by military personnel in state bodies, specifically regarding the position of Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine. Structurally, the decree consists of two points: the first defines a new version of the provision on the position of Deputy Minister of Defense, the second establishes the…
By order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 4 new honorary badges of the Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine have been established: "For Courage", "For Bravery", "For Valor", and "For Resilience and Steadfastness". These distinctions are intended to award military personnel and employees of the NGU for combat merits and demonstrated courage. The…
Law introduces comprehensive changes to legislation in the energy and heat supply sectors. The main innovations concern regulation of electricity, natural gas, and heat supply markets. Structurally, the law amends 18 legislative acts, including laws on electricity market, natural gas market, alternative energy sources, heat supply, etc. Key provisions of the law:
• Improvement of connection…
Resolution Amends the Procedure for Ensuring the Activities of Specialists in Supporting War Veterans and Demobilized Persons. The main changes relate to clarifying the status of support specialists and simplifying document management. Structurally, the document contains 4 points of amendments to the basic Procedure. The key change is a new definition of the support specialist's…
Resolution Approving the List of Vehicles Temporarily Exempt from Excise Tax and VAT for Free Transfer
The resolution approves a list of vehicles whose free transfer operations are temporarily exempt from excise tax and VAT. The document contains a detailed list of vehicles specifying their make, model, year of manufacture, VIN code, engine capacity, and vehicle…
Order concerns the reorganization of the state enterprise of the defense-industrial complex 'Shostka Plant "Zirka"' by transforming it from a state enterprise into a limited liability company. The structure of the document is simple - it is a single-point order by which the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the proposal of JSC 'Ukrainian Defense…
The NSDC decision is aimed at strengthening the state's economic security and social protection of citizens through a series of specific measures. The document establishes tasks for the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding financing critical sectors, supporting the defense industry, and improving the mobilization system. Structurally, the decision consists of one section with instructions…
Decree puts into effect the National Security and Defense Council decision of February 4, 2025, regarding the implementation of support programs for Ukrainians and strengthening measures to cleanse the financial system of Ukraine. Control over the implementation of the decision is assigned to the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. Structurally, the decree…
By order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 4 new honorary badges of the Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine have been established: "For Courage", "For Bravery", "For Valor", and "For Resilience and Steadfastness". These distinctions are intended to award military personnel and employees of the NGU for combat merits and demonstrated courage. The…
Resolution Amends the Procedure for Ensuring the Activities of Specialists in Supporting War Veterans and Demobilized Persons. The main changes relate to clarifying the status of support specialists and simplifying document management. Structurally, the document contains 4 points of amendments to the basic Procedure. The key change is a new definition of the support specialist's…
Resolution Approving the List of Vehicles Temporarily Exempt from Excise Tax and VAT for Free Transfer
The resolution approves a list of vehicles whose free transfer operations are temporarily exempt from excise tax and VAT. The document contains a detailed list of vehicles specifying their make, model, year of manufacture, VIN code, engine volume, and vehicle…
Order concerns the reorganization of the state enterprise of the defense-industrial complex 'Shostka Plant "Zirka"' by transforming it from a state enterprise into a limited liability company. Structurally, the document consists of one point, by which the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the proposal of JSC 'Ukrainian Defense Industry' regarding such transformation. At the…
The NSDC decision is aimed at strengthening the state's economic security and social protection of citizens through a series of specific measures. The document establishes tasks for the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding financing critical sectors, supporting the defense industry, and improving the mobilization system. Structurally, the decision consists of one section with instructions…
Decree puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council dated February 4, 2025, regarding the implementation of support programs for Ukrainians and strengthening measures to cleanse the financial system of Ukraine. Structurally, the decree consists of three points: putting the NSDC decision into effect, determining control over implementation (assigned to the…
This order approves a new Procedure and Conditions for Insurance in Maritime Transport, which regulates 4 main insurance areas:
Shipowner's liability for passenger life/health damage
Carrier's liability for damage to passengers, baggage, cargo, and third parties
Maritime shipowner's liability
Insurance of water transport vehicles
Structurally, the document consists of 11 sections that detail:
Procedure for concluding insurance…
The Order introduces amendments to the Procedure for Determining the Type of Penitentiary Institution for Convicted Persons and Their Transfer, introducing a new mechanism for responding to complaints about inadequate detention conditions. The document supplements Section IV of the Procedure with a new paragraph 7, which regulates the procedure for transferring convicted persons to other…
Order Amending the Internal Regulations of Penal Institutions and Detention Centers, Expanding the Rights of Convicted and Detained Persons Regarding Appropriate Detention Conditions
The order introduces amendments to the internal regulations of penal institutions and detention centers, expanding the rights of convicted and detained persons concerning appropriate detention conditions. Structurally, the order consists of two main…
The order establishes criteria for identifying institutions that are crucial in the provision of free legal aid during a special period. The document is adopted within the framework of legislation on mobilization preparation. The order consists of a main part and an appendix with criteria. It replaces the previous order dated March 28, 2023, with…
Separate Opinion of Constitutional Court of Ukraine Judge Vasyl Lemak Regarding the Methodology for Assessing the Constitutionality of Human Rights Restrictions on the Example of Customs Legislation.
The judge proposes a new algorithm for assessing the constitutionality of state interference in human rights:
First, it is necessary to check whether the essence (core) of the right has…
Decree Extending Martial Law in Ukraine for 90 Days
The Decree continues the martial law in Ukraine for 90 days from 05:30 on February 8, 2025, in connection with the ongoing large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The decision was made based on the proposal of the National Security and Defense Council in…
