Transformation of Ukraine’s Legislation Regarding Spatial Development of Territories in the Context of Current Challenges and Threats: The Problems and Proposals

The democratic path of Ukraine’s development is characterized by the gradual implementation of European standards into national legislation, the establishment and phased formation of spatial development management policy amidst overcoming certain contradictions in social-political, socioeconomic, and temporal dimensions. In the context of prolonged military aggression by the russian federation against Ukraine, issues concerning the restoration and reconstruction of affected regions, the resolution of territorial problems, and the effectiveness of functioning and self-development of all Ukrainian territories without exception are exacerbated, which necessitates the reform, renewal, and adaptation of legislative foundations related to spatial development to modern challenges and threats, thus emphasizing the relevance of further research on the specified topic. The analysis of modern issues regarding the legislative support of spatial development of territories in Ukraine is characterized by the proposed system of phased research on these matters, depending on various conditions of the country’s overall development and that of its territories and regions. In particular, this pertains to those phenomena observed throughout the entire period of the formation of Ukrainian statehood and influenced by external and internal challenges and threats characteristic of different time periods. The article summarizes domestic legislation concerning the spatial development of territories (regions, communities, etc.) in terms of its effectiveness and the issues surrounding its use within the public administration system in Ukraine. The problematic issues identified in the legislative framework as a result of the research allow for the formulation of proposals aimed at addressing shortcomings and adapting to the current challenges and threats.