The subjects of the State Policy in the field of National Security of Ukraine as objects of the indirect lobby influence

The article is devoted to the scientific research of the problem of determining the possibilities of lobbying influence on the subjects of state policy in the field of national security. Much attention is paid to determining the circle of such subjects. In particular, the author refers to them the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine with the National Guard of Ukraine, the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, intelligence agencies, specialized bodies of transport and communications. The role of each of these bodies in realization of national security of Ukraine is considered in the process of research. In particular, it is determined that the main subject of state policy in the field of national security of Ukraine is the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, which ensures the formation and implementation of state policy on national security, defense and military development. Based on the analysis of studies of foreign and domestic scientists, the current Ukrainian legislation, an attempt was made not only to outline the subjects of state policy in the field of national security, but also to identify opportunities for both direct and indirect influence of lobbyists on them. The study revealed greater protection against the indirect lobbying influence of those subjects of state security policy that are subordinate to the President of Ukraine, and less protection of those who depend to a large extent on the will of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Also the author considers the necessary measures to limit the lobbying influence on the subjects of state policy in the field of national security, the legalization of lobbying, with the formation of an effective system of regulation of lobbying.