Role and Place of Democratic Institutions in the Conditions of a Full-Scale Russian-Ukrainian War

The article examines the role and place of democratic institutions during the war. The author focuses on the problem of the ability of domestic democratic institutions to resist the external threat from the Russian authoritarian regime. The work repeatedly emphasizes that the ability of these institutions is critically important for maintaining the stability of society, ensuring the rule of law and protecting the rights of citizens in the current conditions. The author pays special attention to issues related to the ability (capacity) of modern democracies to adequately respond to internal and external security threats. It must be stated that the democratic order has turned out to be more fragile and unstable than was believed for a long time. Obviously, the global shifts caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine have become a real challenge for the democratic world. The principle of solving problems by force has returned to the practice of international relations. The international legal system supporting pan-European and global security is in the process of collapse. Moreover, in these conditions, a significant number of countries with established democracies are currently experiencing internal upheavals due to the strengthening of the influence of various populist right-wing radical movements. Using democratic tools, political forces led by odious figures who are far from democratic ideals are striving for power. It is noted that for the further stable functioning of democracy in our country, it is important to have internal incentives for democracy, to create certain prerequisites, in particular, successful socio-economic development, the formation of an effective administrative apparatus, the development of civil society, the formation of a real party system, the transformation of public consciousness, etc.The conclusions of the article emphasize that despite all the challenges, democratic institutions in Ukraine function, adapting to the realities of global shifts, helping the country effectively resist external aggression and build a better future after the end of the war.