International and national legal analysis of the state of information security of Ukraine in conditions of armed conflict

Abstract

The article discusses, the international and national legal regulation of Ukraine’s information security is examined following the armed conflict initiated by the Russian Federation and the subsequent aggression against Ukraine. The main challenges and threats are analyzed, focusing on the role of various actors in ensuring Ukraine’s information security in the present day.It is noted that fostering favorable conditions for Ukraine’s political development constitutes the country’s national interests. These primary interests include ensuring the effective exercise of political rights and freedoms for citizens to satisfy individual human interests, strengthening democracy to fulfill societal interests, and providing effective protection of the constitutional order, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the country. Additionally, these interests encompass the establishment and maintenance of political stability, including the stability of state power and its institutions. In the sphere of information security, Ukraine’s national interests are employed to shape the strategic and current tasks of state policy.The study demonstrated that effective information activities and the utilization of key international legal documents can significantly enhance a state’s efforts towards peaceful crisis resolution. In particular, information technologies can help expand the capabilities of ensuring a country’s defense capacity. The efficient use of information technologies assists Ukraine in its information confrontation with Russia, achieve its strategic goals, and ensure national security.Additionally, the article emphasizes that neglecting information factors or distorting information can provoke radical sentiments and flare-ups of hostility, potentially leading to the destabilization of the situation in the country and catastrophic consequences for national security.Consequently, information security is a vital component of Ukraine’s national interest, and fostering favorable conditions for the political development of the country is essential for achieving national security and protecting the state’s interests.