International Legal Regulation Research Articles

International Legal Regulation of Pension Provision of Workers of the Eurasian Economic Union Member States

Introduction. The present article examines the conditions of the formation and functioning of the pension protection system for member states’ workers of the Eurasian Economic Union. The study of pension issues in the EAEU is based, inter alia, on the review of a number of international treaties as the legal framework of the Customs Union and the Common Economic Space. In the context of this work the author has also conducted a comprehensive analysis of the provisions of the Agreement on pension provision of workers of the Eurasian Economic Union Member States dated December 20, 2019 as well as the relevant practice of the EAEU Court.Materials and methods. In the course of preparing the article, international treaties included in the legal framework of the Customs Union and the Common Economic Space in the field of pension provision for migrant workers, as well as the relevant norms of the Union law and the practice of the EAEU Court, have been studied. The theoretical basis of this work consists of the research of domestic specialists in the field of international law, dedicated to the common labor market of the EAEU. The methodological basis of the study is the following general scientific methods of cognition of legal phenomena: methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, and analogy. The special scientific methods that the author has also used in his research include formal legal, comparative legal and historical legal methods of cognition.Research results. As a result of the analysis, it has been revealed that the development and signing in 2019 of the Agreement on pension provision of workers of the Eurasian Economic Union Member States is a key step in building a pension system for workers in the EAEU countries. Despite the fact that this international treaty, which entered into force on January 1, 2021, is still standing the test of time, there is no doubt that its implementation is one of the important conditions for the successful functioning of the Union’s common labor market.Discussion and conclusion. Ensuring the free movement of labor within the framework of modern regional integration organizations is inextricably linked with providing workers with equal guarantees in the field of pension provision, as well as the protection of their acquired pension rights. It is possible that the positive dynamics of labor migration in the EAEU is due, among other things, to the transition to a qualitatively new level of legal regulation of pension provision for workers in its member states. At the same time, as follows from the analysis of the practice of the EAEU Court, the interest of states in clarifying certain norms of the Union law in the relevant area remains quite high.

Global Forum on Migration: a New Stage of State Cooperation on Forced Migration

Introduction. The 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees is the legal basis of the global system of international protection of forced migrants, but it does not cover all contemporary aspects of international legal regulation of forced migration. UN member states cannot agree on the adoption of a new international legal act of universal character that would replace the 1951 Convention, which was adopted more than seven decades ago [13. P. 4-5]. “Migration crisis” of 2015–2016 forced the world community to return to the search for solutions to the problems of international legal regulation of forced migration. First, UN member states adopted the New York Declaration on Refugees and Migrants in 2016. According to Annex I to the Declaration, UNHCR was tasked with developing a new international legal act on forced migration within two years. The UNHCR, as part of its annual report in 2018, presented a draft Global Compact on Refugees, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly. Global Compact on Refugees drafted by UNHCR, although not legally binding, enshrined mechanisms for equitable burden-sharing among states. One such mechanism is the Global Refugee Forum, which is to be held every four years. This article focuses on the first and second Global Refugee Forums and their outcomes, which took place in 2019 and 2023.Materials and methods. The methodological basis of the study was the following general scientific and special methods of cognition of legal phenomena and processes: historical and legal comparative method; method of system-structural analysis; formal logical method.Research Findings. The analysis revealed that the Global Compact on Refugees 2018 is the compromise that UN member states agreed to. It is not legally binding. One of the main problems that continue to the present day is the lack of mechanisms for equitable burden and responsibility sharing among states. The Global Compact enshrined mechanisms for predictable and equitable burden and responsibility sharing among all UN member states. One of these is the Global Refugee Forum.Discussion and Conclusion. In the study, the authors formulated the preconditions for the adoption and analyzed the content of the Global Compact on Refugees 2018, and substantiated the importance of the Compact at the current stage of international legal regulation of forced migration. It is established that this Compact does not completely eliminate the problem of unfair burden sharing. The authors analyze the activities of the first and second Global Forum on Refugees, concluding that the forum has its own mechanisms for summarizing results, analyzing achievements, and biannual meetings of high-level officials are envisaged. The authors conclude that such a mechanism could have a positive impact on improving international legal regulation of forced migration and providing international protection to forced migrants.

Реституция и репатриация культурных ценностей: позитивистский подход бывших метрополий против подхода стран третьего мира к международному публичному праву

The article addresses the correlation between the mechanism of international legal regulation of restitution and repatriation of cultural heritage with the position of moral philosophy, exemplified by their voluntary return to countries of the Global South within the framework of the “metropolis-colony” model, aiming to restore historical justice in the context of cultural artifacts’ removal by former metropolises from former colonies’ territories. It highlights the problem of the current impossibility to recognize this process as a legal institution of international law due to the lack of a unified declared approach to solving the aforementioned issue. The article concludes by advocating for the necessity of consolidating the existing experience and developing a unified concept for the return of cultural heritage lost by previously colonial dependent states. It argues that the basis of restitution and repatriation lies not only in the moral paradigms of Western Europe and modern political interests but also in the preservation of global cultural heritage and the prevention of the voluntary restitution’s exploitation as a legitimate means of its transfer to private collections. This article delves into the intricacies of international legal frameworks surrounding the restitution and repatriation of cultural artifacts, juxtaposing the positivist stance of former colonial powers against the perspectives of nations from the Third World. It scrutinizes the ethical and political dimensions of governments’ attitudes towards their historical colonial past, examining various models of voluntary restitution within the national systems of the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The analysis underscores the imperative of synthesizing diverse approaches and crafting a cohesive strategy for returning cultural treasures to their rightful owners. Moreover, it emphasizes the multifaceted motivations underlying restitution efforts, emphasizing not only moral imperatives and modern political agendas but also the imperative of safeguarding the world’s cultural heritage and thwarting the exploitation of voluntary restitution as a conduit for the legitimization of cultural appropriation into private collections.

АНАЛИЗ УЧАСТИЯ РОССИЙСКОГО ОБОРОННО-ПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО КОМПЛЕКСА НА МИРОВОМ РЫНКЕ ВООРУ-ЖЕНИЯ И ВОЕННОЙ ТЕХНИКИ

The article explores and outlines the participation of the Russian military-industrial complex (DIC) in expanding the range of foreign trade activities and developing the economy of the Russian Federation by producing and releasing for these purposes various types of modern, in-demand and competitive military, civil and dual products on the world and domestic commodity markets. appointments. A definition of the global market for military products (MP) is given, its geography, characteristics, trends and operating features, the implementation of international legal regulation, the value of annual trade turnover, the presence of official and illegal schemes for the sale of weapons and military equipment, and the reasons for the emergence of the latter are revealed. The geography and indicators of the participation of the Russian Federation in this market for the period 2015–2022 are given, its rating among the states that are the main exporters of weapons and military equipment, as well as comparison with the USA and EU countries - the main exporters to the world market of weapons, military equipment and others types of military products, the ratio of their exports to military expenditures and to the gross domestic product. The authors present a correlation regression analysis of the main factors influencing Russia's posi-tion in the world market for weapons, military equipment and other types of military products, including an analysis of the Russian share in global arms exports, as well as an analysis of the share of arms and military equipment exports in Russia's total ex-ports. The conclusions summarize the results of the study, indicating the real, signifi-cant contribution of the Russian defense industry to the development of foreign trade activities and the country's economy in the context of sanctions restrictions and in-creasing global risks.

International Legal Regulation of Activities of States in the Great Mediterranean Region

INTRODUCTION. In modern international and domestic maritime law, regional fragmentation of legal regulation is becoming more and more noticeable, which, in turn, objectifies and actualizes the formation of complex arrays of legal norms, united by the consistency of the political and legal positions of the contracting states that have national interests in the relevant water area, primarily-coastal states extending their state sovereignty to certain areas of maritime space. In this context, the Greater Mediterranean region should be considered as one of the most important in the world merchant shipping and naval support of international peace and security, as a basin that optimally connects the Atlantic and Indian Oceans from the point of view of logistics, which requires the formation of an appropriate scientific and methodological basis for full implementation of the fundamental principle of international cooperation in the maritime policy of the states of the region.MATERIALS AND METHODS. To substantiate the expediency of singling out the Greater Mediterranean as an independent object of legal regulation, general and special international legal treaties, the domestic legislation of the Mediterranean states, as well as political and legal documents indicating the existence of certain disputes and situations around certain zones of the Mediterranean water area, primarily – in the Eastern Mediterranean region. To obtain reliable and substantiated results of the study, methods of scientific knowledge were used: formal-legal, logical, historical-legal, system-structural analysis. Thus, the formal legal method made it possible to clarify the content and meaning of international legal treaties concluded at different times and aimed at regulating public relations in the maritime sphere. The logical method made it possible to substantiate the need for comprehensive international cooperation of the coastal states of the Greater Mediterranean. With the help of the historical and legal method, an overview was made of both the world, Soviet and Russian practice of applying the norms of domestic and international law on issues related to ensuring international law and order in the Greater Mediterranean region. The logical method made it possible to build the necessary connections and patterns of development of international legal regulation in the Greater Mediterranean region in the general context of ongoing universal and regional political and legal processes and transformations. Using the method of system-structural analysis, it was possible to display a holistic picture of law-making and law enforcement of the Mediterranean states, aimed at the formation of unified principles and norms for the exercise of the sovereign rights of coastal states.RESEARCH RESULTS. International maritime merchant shipping seems to be a very complex area of public relations with a large number of entities that have different legal status and, accordingly, are related to each other in a very different way.DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS. This work is devoted to the study of the main trends in the development of the Greater Mediterranean region in terms of formulating key international legal guidelines and rules of conduct for its constituent states. The object of the study is the legal relations carried out in the maritime spaces of the Greater Mediterranean as one of the key regions, which, along with its economic and political significance, is an integral zone for the implementation of the national interests of the Russian Federation, extending to the entire World Ocean.

International legal aspects of regulation of forced migration

The article examines the peculiarities of the legal regulation of the international legal regulation of forced migration and the determination of prospects for its development. The opinion is expressed that the emergence of new technical means and methods of production, means of communication, changes in the social sphere of states, deformation of the geopolitical space and many other factors of a socio-economic and political nature caused the growth of migration flows in the world. It has been established that the state policy in the field of population migration is designed to ensure the regulation of population migration movements, overcoming their negative consequences both for the international community, each country in general, and each migrant in particular.
 It is noted that the Universal Mechanism for the Protection of the Rights of Forced Migrants is based on the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees of 1951 and the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees of 1967. In addition, it is emphasized that an important role in ensuring the international protection of refugees and asylum seekers is also played by the Recommendations acts adopted within individual UN bodies, as well as other universal documents supplementing the specified legal array.
 Based on the analysis of scientific points of view and legislation, the author comes to the conclusion that the main norms of international and regional acts in the field of forced migration, which serve as guidelines for domestic systems of legislation and law enforcement, as well as for global tools for solving the problems of forced migration in general, are the principles non-discrimination, non-refoulement, family unity, interstate cooperation, international solidarity and observance of the best interests of the child. The need to create effective mechanisms for the implementation of international legal documents in the field of forced migration, to strengthen the international responsibility of states, and to determine the optimal methods of final or long-term solutions to the refugee problem was noted.

Legal Concept of a State Aircraft is “Up in the Air”: Problems of a Definition

Due to the technological development the scope of State aircraft application has significantly expanded. As a result there is a need to study the current international legal approach to the definition of “State aircraft” with respect to its applicability to existing relations. Furthermore, the distinction between state and civil aviation is a critical issue in determining the scope of international air law instruments. The authors analyze different approaches to the definition of “State aircraft” at the universal, regional and bilateral level. The study has revealed that there is no holistic understanding of the concept of “state aircraft” in current international law, which has a negative impact on the international legal regulation. The authors conclude that it is advisable to revise the definition of “state aircraft” at the universal level, which should serve as an impetus for further unification of the legal regulation. The authors propose to expand t his legal category beyond the provisions of the 1944 Chicago Convention. This paper argues that it would be in the interests of modern aviation and would address existing and potential legal problems.

The History of the Formation and Development of the Institution of Diplomatic Asylum in Latin America

The institution of diplomatic asylum occupies a special place in the system of international law due to the ambiguity of its legal regulation. As it is known, this institution was not recognized by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 and subsequent universal legal documents. However, most Latin American countries widely apply the right to grant asylum in the premises of diplomatic missions and not only on the basis of the provisions of numerous regional agreements, which directly provide rules of granting diplomatic asylum. The dual approach to the issue of diplomatic asylum that has developed in international practice creates a lot of disputes between states, due to the divergence of their positions on this issue. The article examines the history of the formation and development of the institution of diplomatic asylum, its legal regulation in Latin America and briefly reveals the contribution of judicial practice to the development of the institution. The main purpose of this study is to identify existing contradictions in the international legal regulation of the institution of diplomatic asylum and to analyze acceptable ways to eliminate such discrepancies.

Current Challenges of International Legal Regulation of EAEU — China Partnership in Transport and Logistics

At the current stage of development of international relations, when factional trends in the foreign policy of such significant world leaders as the European Union and the United States are only gaining momentum, China has become the main strategic partner for Russia likewise for the EAEU. Due to the introduction of international sanctions against both China and Russia, reorientation of economic cooperation and, therefore, transportation and logistics routes to the East seems to be the most correct development paradigm. However, at the current level of development of science and technology, it is necessary to expand and intensify the formation of the array of international legal legislation to create an effective basis for legal regulation of the transport and logistics industry for the growth of synergistic effect of integration processes in the Eurasian space.Aim. To analyze various aspects of international legal regulation of the ways of integration of the EAEU and China in the transport and logistics sphere to increase the level of economic interaction between the partner countries.Tasks. It is proposed to consider the main trends in the formation of an array of international legal acts aimed at creating a basis for effective cooperation between China and the EAEU in the current geopolitical conditions, taking into account the need to develop advanced regulation of the introduction of digital technologies, including the development of logistics platforms, to create conditions for seamless cargo transportation in the Eurasian region.Methods. The study used formal-legal and comparative-legal methods, deduction, synthesis, induction, as well as abstraction and system method.Results. The necessity to develop unified regulatory requirements both in the sphere of technical operation of different types of transport and the creation of a regulatory framework for the development of conjugate EAEU-China transport and logistics digital infrastructure, providing seamless multimodal transportation to obtain a synergistic effect from the economic integration of the Eurasian region was substantiated.Conclusions. The comprehensive diagnosis of the effectiveness of international partnershop between the EAEU and China in transport and logistics proposed by the authors of the study will allow to adjust the existing strategy of interaction between the countries and increase the efficiency of Eurasian integration through the implementation of measures aimed at the development of seamless logistics.

International regulation of the turnover of virtual assets: basic provisions and principles

The dynamic development of virtual assets and their introduction into everyday human life and the economy require the world community to build symmetrical international legal regulation. Currently, the world still does not have a unified approach to regulating this financial phenomenon. However, most countries and international institutions do not ignore it and try to create an appropriate legal field to regulate all possible types of these assets.
 The article analyzes the legal regulation of relations in the sphere of circulation of virtual assets in some countries of the world and identifies the most favorable norms for their possible implementation into Ukrainian legislation.
 The experience of regulating virtual assets in the United States of America is singled out, in particular, it is determined that at the federal level of the country, digital assets are considered as property. The general principles of taxation that apply to transactions with property also apply to transactions with virtual assets. It has been studied that the system of regulation of virtual assets in the USA is in the process of development, but the fundamental principles have already been formed.
 The legal field of regulation of virtual assets in Great Britain is analyzed. The announced intentions of the government in 2017 to make the United Kingdom the best place in the world for the development of digital business are becoming a reality, the confirmation of this is the high level of regulation of the sphere of circulation of virtual assets.
 The experience of Germany is singled out, where virtual assets are not considered a means of payment, currency or foreign currency. Regulators classify them as a financial instrument or asset, subject to securities and investment-related rules and laws. The country’s legislation contains both detailed regulation of the activities of service providers, users and investors, as well as a system of tax benefits and exemptions. The legal regulation of virtual assets in Singapore, which is one of the most loyal to virtual assets in Asian countries, is analyzed.
 The conclusion was formulated that when developing a mechanism for legal regulation of virtual assets and blockchain technologies in Ukraine, it is necessary to take into account the international experience of countries where relevant regulatory acts already exist and there is experience in law enforcement.

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STATUS OF THE WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION IN THE CONTEXT OF ECONOMIC GLOBALISATION

The subject of the study is the conceptual, theoretical, empirical, methodological and applied foundations of the international legal status of the WTO in the context of economic globalisation. Methodology. General scientific and specific legal methods were used in the research process. With the help of the analysis the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of international trade are determined as a prerequisite for the determination of the international legal status of the WTO in the conditions of economic globalisation. The synthesis ensured the formation of characteristic features of the legal status of the WTO as an international organisation. The comparative legal method allowed to identify the common and distinctive features of international organisations in this area, as well as to clarify the defining aspects of the legal personality of the WTO in the modern international legal field. The formal-legal method created the conditions for formulating conclusions on the effectiveness of the implementation of the legal personality of the WTO in the sphere of ensuring the rules of international trade in the conditions of economic globalisation. The purpose of this article is to identify the characteristics of the international legal status of the WTO under the conditions of economic globalisation. The results of the study showed that the international legal status of the WTO in the conditions of economic globalisation is based on the basic principles of legal regulation of international trade and is mediated by the purpose of activity, legal personality, the order of formation and powers of the governing bodies, principles and procedural aspects of the functioning of this organisation. Conclusion. The international legal status of the WTO in the conditions of economic globalisation is considered from the standpoint of a dichotomous approach to this category from the standpoint of economics and law. Economic preconditions for the introduction of international trade rules in the form of GATT, 1947 and WTO research through the analysis of primarily statistical data of the periods 1947-1948 and 2017-2022, reflected in the consolidated information data of the WTO, as well as the study of individual theoretical considerations of scientists. Statistical indicators show clear signs of globalisation of the world economy, which is mediated by international trade operations, as a result of which the creation of transparent mechanisms for the circulation of goods within the framework of trade activities as a kind of existence of the world community through various static and dynamic legal constructions, among which WOT occupies almost the most significant importance along with other international organisations. The above is demonstrated by the example of the impact of COVID-2019 on international trade, the corresponding reaction to which was the revitalisation of trade processes, primarily in the field of pharmaceutical industry products. The above has covered the main principles of international legal regulation of trade relations at the formal and substantive level, which is carried out at the universal international legal, regional international legal and national levels. In connection with the differentiation of the components of the legal personality of the WTO, the definition of international legal capacity is given as the ability of a subject of international activity to acquire appropriate rights for itself by its own actions and to exercise them independently, as well as to create corresponding obligations for itself by its actions, to fulfil them independently and to bear responsibility in case of their non-fulfilment. In terms of the nature of this organisation, its place among other similar international organisations, in particular those operating within the framework of the UN, was invented by the field of activity, where attention is paid to the predominance of the latter in order to maintain international peace and security. The purpose of the activities of the WTO is to create and ensure international, multilateral, open, based on fair competition and other features inherent to trade in modern society, where the quasi-procedural moment, based on the replacement of a number of bilateral and multilateral agreements, is an external manifestation of such activity. It characterises the original and derivative legal instruments of the WTO's operation, defines the socio-economic and legal purpose of its activities, defines the structure and powers of the WTO's governing bodies, and focuses the organisation's legal personality on the procedural aspect of its activities, in particular through the implementation of relevant principles, among which the principle of maximum contribution plays a leading role.

International legal regulation of reforming the Armed Forces of Ukraine to NATO standards. studying the experience of command groups' activities in the armies of NATO member states and partner countries

The paper investigates the concept of mission command within the framework of military management, focusing on its application in modern military operations. Mission command, characterized by centralized intent and decentralized execution, is examined in terms of its origins, principles, and effectiveness in enhancing speed and initiative in military actions. The author conducts a comprehensive analysis of how mission command has been utilized by various military forces worldwide, assessing its alignment with contemporary strategic concepts and its contribution to achieving strategic objectives. Special attention is paid to its relevance and applicability in the context of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reform, particularly in enhancing command and control structures. The research highlights mission command as a vital component of effective military leadership, facilitating adaptability and responsiveness in complex operational environments. The findings underscore the importance of integrating mission command principles into modern military management systems to optimize decision-making processes and achieve mission success. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the practical implementation and impact of mission command on military operations, offering recommendations for its further development and refinement within the Ukrainian Armed Forces and beyond.

Правовое регулирование киберэкстремизма и кибертерроризма: проблемы и перспективы

The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of cyberterrorism and cyberextremism as the most dangerous social phenomena that have become widespread due to the development of information technologies, especially in the field of the Internet information and telecommunications network. The author investigates the theoretical concepts of understanding cyberterrorism as a legal definition, examines the historical features of the development of this phenomenon, identifies various approaches in the legal regulation of cyberterrorism in India, Nigeria and the Philippines. The author offers his own definition of cyberextremism, which is based on the compilation of constitutive features of cyberterrorism (as an self-determined phenomenon) and extremism. Particular attention is paid to the polysystem of legal regulation of the fight against cyberextremism and cyberterrorism (universal level of legal regulation, regional level of legal regulation and national legal regulation). The study of overseas experience of legal regulation allowed to shift the focus from the universal level of international legal regulation to the regional one, which will significantly affect the regional security structure. In the course of the study, the author came to the conclusion that the most promising area of regional cooperation in the fight against cyberextremism for the Russian Federation will be the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (further — SCO). This is due to the fact that the SCO is the only international organization that has a conventional regulation of extremism per se. The expansion of cooperation is appropriate given the fact that cyber extremism is a certain form of extremism, as well as the experience of the Republic of India as a SCO member state, which has relevant national legislation aimed at countering cyberterrorism

Authors’ Moral Rights in the Digital Environment

Objective: to answer the question whether the authors’ moral rights the in the digital environment correspond to their original purpose, and to determine the impact of the development of social networking platforms, artificial intelligence technologies and non-fungible tokens (NFT) on the transformed role and features of the protection of the author’s moral rights under modern conditions.Methods: the research is based on historical-legal, comparative-legal and formal-dogmatic methods. Legal institutions and legal practice on the issue of protection of the author’s moral rights are subjected to critical analysis.Results: the genesis and normative fixation of the author’s moral rights are investigated in historical retrospect. It is noted that at present the protection of these rights is insufficiently regulated at the international level, while national copyright law, for example, of continental European states, provides a sufficiently strong protection of the author’s moral rights; however, the effectiveness of the latter is weakening in the digital age. The paper analyzes the changing landscape of copyright relations caused by technological progress: in social networks, in the generation of works by artificial intelligence, and in the creation of digital works of art. The thesis is substantiated that the author’s moral rights are undesirable in the context of social platforms. The paper proposes solutions to the issues of authorship of works created by artificial intelligence, violation of author’s rights, and integrity in case of full or partial borrowing of a work to generate a new work by artificial intelligence. The role of NFT technologies in solving the problem of preserving the author’s moral rights is defined.Scientific novelty: the work fills a gap in research on the relationship between copyright and technological development. It identifies and evaluates the innovations in the purpose and content of the author’s moral rights, caused by the processes of digitalization, and attempts to solve the problem of the author’s rights compliance with technological progress.Practical significance: the obtained results may serve as a conceptual basis for further development and improvement of national legislation and international legal regulation in the field of copyright protection, transformation of the objectives, role and place of the author’s moral rights in the digital environment.

Factors shaping the content in the definition and species characterization of sanctions in public international law

In modern conditions, international legal sanctions continue to be the most important manifestation of coercion in interstate relations, playing a primary role in the protection of international law and order, as they are used by subjects of international law to respond to international violations, if necessary.
 International legal sanctions have become an important instrument of international relations used to ensure the implementation of international law, resolve conflicts and establish order in the world. This article examines the various types of international legal sanctions, their mechanisms of application and potential challenges faced by the international community.
 The institution of international legal sanctions is a special law enforcement and law enforcement institution. It performs the function of enforcing the correction of the mechanism of international legal regulation when, as a result of an international offense, changes occur in its normal functioning and the restoration of international legal order is not possible or cannot be ensured by means of exclusively conciliatory (voluntary) means of procedural settlement. The institution of international legal sanctions is closely related to the institution of international legal responsibility. The specificity of the relationship lies in the fact that international legal sanctions are applied only to the offending entity that resists the voluntary fulfillment of its obligations to eliminate the harmful consequences of an international offense, and are ultimately aimed at reaching an agreement between the entities applying international legal sanctions and the offending entity.
 The application of international legal sanctions involves an active role of international organizations, in particular the United Nations. The decision to impose sanctions is made by consensus or voting in cases of systemic violations of international law or threats to international security.
 Although international legal sanctions are considered to be an important tool in the regulation of international relations, there are challenges that require increased attention.
 The article systematizes the types of international legal sanctions, including economic, military and diplomatic sanctions. The author highlights their focus on states, groups or individuals, as well as the mechanisms for their introduction and lifting. In particular, the author examines the effectiveness and possible negative consequences of sanctions for the population and economy of the targeted countries.
 Special attention may be paid to the interaction of international legal sanctions with other instruments of international politics, such as diplomacy, negotiations and peacekeeping measures.

International legal regulation of the use of reprisals as a form of political responsibility of states

The article attempts to determine the principles of international legal regulation of the use of reprisals as a form of political responsibility in international law, since reprisals are illegal actions committed in response to previous illegal actions of the state, proportional to the initial offense. International law has changed the application of the doctrine of retaliation to avoid an upward spiral of violence where one side retaliates against the illegal actions of another, causing ever more violent bloodshed, while the laws of war are meant to regulate and limit such harm. Theoretical provisions regarding the international legal regulation of the use of reprisals as one of the forms of political responsibility according to international law are analyzed. In order for reprisals against permitted categories of persons and objects not to be illegal, five conditions must be met. Most of these conditions are laid down in military instructions and confirmed by official statements. The following conditions: the purpose of reprisal (can be used only in response to a previous serious violation of international law and only to induce the adversary to comply with the law); last resort (can only be used as a last resort when there are no other legal measures), proportionality (measures must be proportionate to the violation it aims to stop), decision at the highest level of government (the decision must be taken at the highest level of government), termination (must be terminated as soon as the adversary begins to enforce the law). The occurrence of reprisals in real cases is analyzed - Naulilaa Incident (When Portugal was neutral, in October 1914, a German group entered the Portuguese-African territories from German South­West Africa) and «Israel against Palestine» (After the Second World War the Jews wanted their own country. They were given a large part of Palestine, which they considered their traditional home, but the Arabs did not accept the new country. In 1948, both sides went to war); the use of reprisals in today's world is analyzed.

International Investment Disputes Resolution in the EAEU when Changing the Investor’s Personal Law

The paper identifies regulatory gaps in the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union in relation to the status of an investor when changing their personal law after making investments. There are also gaps in the procedural mechanism for organizing and conducting conciliation procedures in accordance with the above agreement on the initiative of an individual — the applicant whose legal interests were violated. Based on the results of a study carried out from the perspective of comparative law and a formal-dogmatic approach, the author proposes solutions to improve the international legal regulation of investment activities within the EAEU on the identified issues in order to create a favorable investment climate for attracting foreign investment to the Russian Federation from partner countries in the EAEU. The theoretical significance of the work lies in the formulation of the author’s definition of the concept of international legal innovations and the designation of their characteristics based on a doctrinal understanding of examples of UNCITRAL rule-making practice.

The Impact of Epistemic Communities on the Development of Future International Legal Regulation of Lunar Activities

Every human culture has reflected the Moon’s influence in its cosmology, spirituality, science, creative and social life. For these reasons, the exploration and use of the Moon should be done thoughtfully and carefully, and possible resource extraction should not harm the Earth's only satellite and its environment as a whole. The adoption by some States of national legislation affecting the commercial exploitation of space resources, as well as the resumption of lunar programs by several leading spacefaring nations at a time, prompt the need for legal regulation in this area. However, to develop a detailed international legal regime for lunar exploration, the efforts of the States parties to the UN COPUOS alone are not sufficient since in practice other actors in international relations, including the so-called epistemic communities representing various types of non-governmental organizations, are also active participants in space activities. Such communities offer their own vision of the international legal regulation of relations arising in the framework of the exploration and use of the Moon basing on the norms of international space law and involving active participation of non-governmental legal entities, considering the interests of present and future generations, as well as of emerging space nations. The study presents a comprehensive analysis of the influence of epistemic communities on the development of the future international legal regime for lunar exploration. The authors consistently review the activities of non-governmental organizations within the UN COPUOS since its formation. Special attention is paid to the contribution of such communities to the progressive development of international space law and its codification, including the legal nature of the documents developed by such communities. The study concludes with a comprehensive international legal assessment of the activities of the epistemic communities.

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL REGULATION OF SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

The sustainable use of biological diversity is essential for maintaining the health of ecosystems and supporting human well-being. International legal frameworks play a crucial role in guiding and regulating activities related to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. This article explores the key legal instruments and principles that govern the sustainable use of biological diversity, with a focus on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its associated protocols. It also highlights practical examples of how these frameworks are implemented at national and regional levels, including initiatives in Central Asian countries. The challenges and futuredirections in the international legal regulation of biodiversity are discussed, emphasizing the need for enhanced implementation, cooperation, and adaptation to emerging environmental issues. The article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal and practical aspects of sustainable use of biological diversity, contributing to a better understanding of its importance in global environmental governance.

International Law Regulation of Environmental Security in Disarmament Treaties

INTRODUCTION. Currently, one of the urgent issues on the agenda is environmental protection. In the 80s 20th Century, due to the sharp degradation of the environment, the world community raised the issue of developing a concept of environmental safety. It has been integrated into the comprehensive system of international security as one of the constituent elements that is becoming increasingly important.The absence of lasting peace, the spread of armed conflicts, and the accumulation of weapons, including nuclear weapons, are of concern to the international community. Therefore, an important task in improving the system of international legal regulation of environmental protection is to improve its contractual basis.MATERIALS AND METHODS. This study uses the works of both domestic and foreign experts in international law and analyzes international legal documents on disarmament. In the course of the study, general scientific methods of cognition were used, which made it possible to systematically and logically study the subject of research in interrelation, interdependence and interdependence (comparative legal, formal legal methods, analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction).THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY. Within the framework of this article, the author analyzed the problem of international legal environmental protection in relation to disarmament and made proposals for their solution and further development of international legal regulation.JUDGMENTS AND CONCLUSIONS. According to the results of the study, it was found that treaties adopted in international law to ensure international security contribute not only to the maintenance of peace, but also to environmental safety, which over the past 30 years has become included in most international legal documents.