{"id":13299,"date":"2025-11-15T09:08:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T07:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lexcovery.com\/2025\/11\/review-of-ukrainian-legislation-for-15-11-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T09:08:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T07:08:15","slug":"review-of-ukrainian-legislation-for-15-11-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lexcovery.com\/en\/2025\/11\/review-of-ukrainian-legislation-for-15-11-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Review of Ukrainian legislation for 15\/11\/2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!DOCTYPE html><\/p>\n<p><head><br \/>\n<title>Digest of Ukrainian Legislation<\/title><br \/>\n<\/head><\/p>\n<h4>Digest of Ukrainian Legislation<\/h4>\n<h5>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals<\/h5>\n<p>The National Bank of Ukraine establishes accounting prices for bank metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used for accounting and statistics but are not binding for purchase and sale transactions with the NBU. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the indicated prices.<\/p>\n<h5>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies<\/h5>\n<p>The National Bank of Ukraine establishes the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights). These rates are used for accounting and certain financial transactions, including NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the indicated rates.<\/p>\n<h5>Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the Application of Sanctions<\/h5>\n<p>The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine has decided to apply personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) to individuals. This decision contains a list of individuals to whom sanctions are applied, including asset blocking, restrictions on trade operations, and a ban on entry into Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, and the Commission on State Awards and Heraldry must implement and monitor the effectiveness of the sanctions.<\/p>\n<h5>Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Enactment of the NSDC Decision on Sanctions<\/h5>\n<p>The President of Ukraine enacts the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the application of sanctions against individuals. The decree legitimizes the NSDC decision and gives it binding force. The Secretary of the NSDC monitors the implementation of the decision. The NSDC decision defines the list of individuals to whom sanctions are applied and the specific restrictive measures.<\/p>\n<h5>Resolution of the Central Election Commission on the Complaint of the NGO &#8220;Center for Monitoring Election Programs&#8221;<\/h5>\n<p>The Central Election Commission dismissed the complaint of the public organization &#8220;Center for Monitoring Election Programs&#8221; because the organization is not a proper subject of appeal according to the Electoral Code of Ukraine. It is important to consider that not all organizations or individuals have the right to file complaints with election commissions.<\/p>\n<h5>Resolution of the Central Election Commission on Incentives for Employees of the CEC Secretariat<\/h5>\n<p>The Central Election Commission awards employees of the CEC Secretariat with the Certificate of Honor and expresses Gratitude for their conscientious performance of duties and personal contribution to the electoral rights of citizens. The awards are timed to coincide with the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Central Election Commission.<\/p>\n<h5>Resolution of the Central Election Commission on Changes in the Composition of the TEC<\/h5>\n<p>The Central Election Commission makes changes to the composition of several territorial election commissions in Sumy, Chernihiv, and Mykolaiv regions. The changes are related to the early termination of the powers of some TEC members due to systematic non-attendance of meetings without valid reasons, as well as the replacement of a TEC member at the request of a political party. Members of the commission who do not attend meetings without valid reasons lose their powers.<\/p>\n<h5>Resolution of the Central Election Commission on the Early Termination of Powers of People&#8217;s Deputy Odarchenko<\/h5>\n<p>The Central Election Commission states the early termination of powers of People&#8217;s Deputy of Ukraine Andriy Mykolayovych Odarchenko in connection with a guilty verdict of the court that has entered into legal force. By-elections are not appointed due to the martial law in Ukraine, which prohibits the holding of elections.<\/p>\n<h5>Resolution of the Central Election Commission on the Complaint of the NGO &#8220;Center for Monitoring Election Programs&#8221; (Poltava City Council)<\/h5>\n<p>The Central Election Commission dismisses the complaint of the public organization &#8220;Center for Monitoring Election Programs&#8221; regarding the inaction of the Poltava City Territorial Election Commission. The reason is that the public organization is not a proper subject to appeal according to the Electoral Code of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<h5>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on an Experimental Project to Support Persons with Disabilities as a Result of War<\/h5>\n<p>The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces an experimental project aimed at supporting persons with disabilities as a result of the war by paying monetary compensation for the conversion of cars for driving by people with disabilities. The maximum amount of compensation is 70,000 hryvnias. The project is designed for 2026-2027, the number of recipients is limited to 1000 people per year.<\/p>\n<h5>Amendment No. 2 to the Financing Agreement (Credit No. 7648-UA) between Ukraine and the International Development Association<\/h5>\n<p>Amendments are made to the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association regarding the &#8220;Sustainable, Inclusive and Environmentally Balanced Entrepreneurship&#8221; program. The changes relate to technical assistance, capacity building, IT solutions, the composition of the steering committee, and the allocation of the loan amount. Emphasis is placed on supporting small and medium-sized businesses, digitalization, modernization, and institutional strengthening.<\/p>\n<h5>Procedure for Payment by Convicts of Expenses Related to the Execution of a Court Decision<\/h5>\n<p>It is determined how exactly convicted persons will pay the costs associated with the execution of court decisions (fines, deprivation of the right to hold positions, community service, probationary supervision, etc.). Expenses are divided into minimum and additional, payment deadlines and the procedure for collection in case of non-payment are established. Payment is made exclusively in non-cash form.<\/p>\n<h5>Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on the Types and Amounts of Expenses Related to the Execution of Court Decisions<\/h5>\n<p>The types and amounts of expenses related to the execution of court decisions, as well as the procedure for their payment, are determined. Expenses include the production and forwarding of documents, payment for the services of translators. A limit is set on the maximum amount of expenses, which cannot exceed 50 percent of the subsistence minimum for able-bodied persons.<\/p>\n<h5>Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on the Approval of the Regulation on the Expert Qualification Commission at the Administration of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine<\/h5>\n<p>A new Regulation on the Expert Qualification Commission (EQC) at the Administration of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine is approved. The EQC is responsible for the certification of forensic experts and specialists of the Main Expert and Forensic Center of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, and also considers issues of their disciplinary responsibility. The order details the procedures for certification, consideration of issues related to disciplinary responsibility, and other aspects of the EQC&#8217;s activities.<\/p>\n<h5>Order of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine on the Approval of the Procedure for Exemption from Regulatory Control of Activities with Radioactive Materials<\/h5>\n<p>The criteria and procedures by which radioactive materials can be removed from state control if they meet certain levels of radioactivity and safety conditions are determined. The order introduces the concept of a differentiated approach and establishes clear requirements for the management system of activities related to the release of RM. It is necessary to implement a management system that ensures that the activities related to the release of RM comply with safety requirements.<\/p>\n<h5>Act of the Board of the Pension Fund of Ukraine on Financing Insurers for the Implementation of Insurance Payments<\/h5>\n<p>Determines the procedure for financing insurers for the implementation of insurance payments within the framework of mandatory state social insurance. Regulates the process of receiving funds from the Pension Fund for the payment of benefits for temporary disability, pregnancy and childbirth, funeral benefits, and other types of social payments. It is important to correctly complete the application-calculation and attach the necessary documents, as well as submit a notice of payment of insurance funds within 30 calendar days from the date of crediting funds to a separate account. Funds must be used exclusively for the implementation of insurance payments to insured persons.<\/p>\n<h5>Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Orders of the Ministry of Health on Infection Control<\/h5>\n<p>Amendments are made to certain normative legal acts regulating infection control and sanitary standards in healthcare facilities. The changes concern requirements for infection prevention, medical waste management, linen processing, and reprocessing of medical devices. The key innovation is the reference to the new State Sanitary Norms and Rules &#8220;Reprocessing of Medical Devices&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h5>Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on the Organization of Reprocessing of Medical Devices<\/h5>\n<p>New state sanitary norms and rules are established regarding the reprocessing (reprocessing) of medical devices in healthcare facilities. Requirements are defined for all stages of reprocessing, including primary processing, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, storage, and transportation of medical devices. Requirements for reprocessing different types of medical devices (critical, semi-critical, non-critical) and the selection of appropriate sterilization or disinfection methods. The order comes into force two years after the termination or cancellation of martial law in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>On the accounting price of banking metals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the accounting prices for banking metals, namely gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of November 14, 2025. The document specifies the numeric and alphabetic code for each metal, the number of troy ounces (1), and the corresponding accounting price in hryvnias.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the notification is simple: a table with information about each banking metal. It is important to note that these accounting prices do not obligate the National Bank of Ukraine to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision of this notification is the fixing of accounting prices for banking metals on a specific date. These prices may be used for accounting, statistics, and other purposes, but are not mandatory for purchase and sale transactions with the National Bank.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This document is an official notification 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 \u2013 November 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing information about the currency code (numeric and alphabetic), the number of currency\/SDR units, the name of the currency\/SDR, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia for each of them. It is important to note that 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision of this notification is the established official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies, as they are used for certain financial transactions and accounting in Ukraine. Also, please note the caveat that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the indicated rates.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>On the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine dated November 13, 2025, enacted by the Decree of the President of Ukraine, concerns the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) to individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the decision includes a stating part, which indicates a reference to the Law of Ukraine &#8220;On Sanctions,&#8221; and an operative part, which contains a decision to support the proposals of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.<br \/>\ncountry regarding the application of sanctions, the direct application of sanctions to individuals according to the appendix, as well as imposing obligations on the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, and the Commission on State Awards and Heraldry regarding the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of these sanctions. In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is instructed to inform international bodies about the application of sanctions and to initiate the introduction of similar measures. The appendix to the decision contains a list of individuals to whom sanctions are applied.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision of this decision is the direct application of sanctions to individuals, the list of which is provided in the appendix to the decision. This means that various restrictions stipulated by the Law of Ukraine &#8220;On Sanctions&#8221; may be applied to these individuals, such as asset blocking, restriction of trade operations, ban on entry into Ukraine, etc.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/843\/2025\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>On the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine dated November 13, 2025 &#8220;On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decree of the President of Ukraine puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) dated November 13, 2025, regarding the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions). In fact, the Decree legitimizes the NSDC decision, giving it binding force. Control over implementation is entrusted to the Secretary of the NSDC.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the Decree consists of three short points: putting into effect the NSDC decision, assigning control over implementation, and determining the date of entry into force. The NSDC decision itself is attached to the Decree, which contains a list of individuals to whom sanctions are applied and specific restrictive measures.<\/p>\n<p>The most important is the NSDC decision itself, which defines the list of individuals to whom sanctions are applied and the types of restrictive measures. Without analyzing this decision, it is impossible to understand to whom and what specific sanctions are applied.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/v0060359-25\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>On the Complaint of the Public Organization &#8220;Center for Control of Pre-Election Programs,&#8221; Registered with the Central Election Commission on October 20, 2025, under No. 21-37-6275<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Good day! Here is a brief analysis of the provided resolution of the Central Election Commission:<\/p>\n<p>1. **Essence of the resolution:** The CEC left without consideration the complaint of the public organization &#8220;Center for Control of Pre-Election Programs&#8221; regarding the inaction of the Poltava Regional Territorial Election Commission in the matter of recognizing as elected on<br \/>\nof a regional council deputy. The decision is justified by the fact that a public organization is not a proper subject of appeal according to the Electoral Code of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>2.  **Structure and Main Provisions:**<br \/>\n    *   The resolution consists of descriptive and operative parts.<br \/>\n    *   The descriptive part outlines the essence of the complaint, the applicant&#8217;s justification, and the position of the CEC.<br \/>\n    *   The operative part contains the decision to leave the complaint without consideration, instructions on sending copies of the resolution to interested parties, and publication on the CEC website.<br \/>\n    *   The main provisions are based on Articles 63, 65, 69, 72 of the Electoral Code of Ukraine and the Procedure for Consideration of Complaints by Election Commissions.<\/p>\n<p>3.  **Important Provisions for Use:**<br \/>\n    *   **Subjectivity of Appeal:** It is important to consider that not all organizations or individuals have the right to file complaints with election commissions. The Electoral Code clearly defines the list of subjects who may appeal decisions or actions of election commissions.<br \/>\n    *   **Grounds for Leaving a Complaint Without Consideration:** A complaint may be left without consideration if it is filed by an improper subject, to an improper body, or in violation of the deadlines for appeal.<br \/>\n    *   **Procedure for Considering Complaints:** Attention should be paid to the procedure for considering complaints by election commissions, established by the Electoral Code and relevant CEC resolutions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/v0063359-25\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>On Encouraging Employees of the Secretariat of the Central Election Commission<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This resolution of the Central Election Commission (CEC) concerns the encouragement of employees of the CEC Secretariat for conscientious performance of duties, personal contribution to the electoral rights of citizens, protection of sovereignty, and assistance to election commissions.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the resolution includes:<br \/>\n1.  A preamble that defines the grounds for awarding, referring to the relevant provisions and laws.<br \/>\n2.  The main part, which contains lists of employees awarded the Certificate of Honor of the CEC and awarded the Letter of Gratitude of the CEC, indicating their positions.<br \/>\n3.  A final provision on the publication of the resolution on the official website of the CEC.<\/p>\n<p>Main provisions of the resolution:<br \/>\n*   Awarding the Certificate of Honor of the CEC to 20 employees of the CEC Secretariat.<br \/>\n*   Awarding the Letter of Gratitude of the CEC to 44 employees of the CEC Secretariat.<br \/>\n*   The basis for the award is the conscientious performance of duties, personal contribution to ensuring the realization and protection of the constitutional electoral rights of citizens of Ukraine, protection of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, assistance to election commissions and on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Central Election Commission.<br \/>\nov.ua\/go\/v0062359-25&#8243;&gt;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>On Amendments to the Composition of Territorial Election Commissions Engaged in the Preparation and Conduct of Local Elections<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Good day! Here is a brief overview of the Central Election Commission&#8217;s resolution:<\/p>\n<p>1.  **Essence of the Law:** The resolution introduces changes to the composition of several territorial election commissions (TECs) in Sumy, Chernihiv, and Mykolaiv regions. The changes are related to the early termination of the powers of some TEC members due to systematic non-attendance of meetings without valid reasons, as well as the replacement of a TEC member upon the submission of a political party.<\/p>\n<p>2.  **Structure and Main Provisions:**<br \/>\n    *   The resolution consists of a preamble describing the grounds for the decision, referring to the Electoral Code of Ukraine and the Clarifications of the CEC regarding the early termination of the powers of members of election commissions.<br \/>\n    *   The main part contains a decision on amending the composition of the TECs in accordance with the appendices, informing local organizations of political parties about the possibility of submitting new candidacies, obliging the TECs to inform citizens about the changes, and sending copies of the resolution to the regional military administrations.<br \/>\n    *   The appendices to the resolution contain specific changes in the composition of each TEC.<\/p>\n<p>3.  **Key Provisions for Use:**<br \/>\n    *   **Grounds for Early Termination of Powers:** Two or more non-attendances at TEC meetings without valid reasons constitute grounds for terminating the powers of a commission member.<br \/>\n    *   **Procedure for Replacing a TEC Member:** In the event of early termination of powers, the political party upon whose submission the commission member was included has the right to submit a new candidacy.<br \/>\n    *   **Restrictions for Banned Parties:** Political parties whose activities are prohibited by a court may not participate in the formation of the composition of election commissions and make changes to it.<br \/>\n    *   **Deadlines for Submitting New Candidacies:** A clear deadline is set for submitting new candidacies from political parties \u2013 until 4:45 PM on November 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/v0061359-25\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>On Certain Issues Related to the Early Termination of Powers of a People&#8217;s Deputy of Ukraine Elected in Single-Mandate Constituency No. 170 (Kharkiv Region)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Good day!<\/p>\n<p>This resolution of the Central Election Commission (CEC) concerns the early termination of the powers of People&#8217;s Deputy of Ukraine Andriy Mykolayovych Odarchenko, elected in single-mandate constituency No. 170 (Kharkiv Region), due to a guilty court verdict that has entered into legal force. 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