WEAPONS BASED ON NEW PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES: DIRECTIONS FOR MODERNIZING RUSSIAN CRIMINAL LEGISLATION

In today’s rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, there is growing concern about weapons based on new physical principles—technologies that remain largely unknown to the public but may pose significantly greater threats than conventional arms. These weapons can have biological effects comparable to radiation exposure, including burns and other damage to living organisms. This article highlights the urgent need to strengthen biological safety measures in the Russian Federation in response to these emerging threats. The scientific novelty lies in the author's proposal of a draft Article 222.3 for the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, aimed at establishing legal liability for the illegal trafficking of such advanced weapons. Additionally, the author offers legislative recommendations to improve the system for recording and addressing crimes related to these technologies. By advancing legal frameworks, the study seeks to enhance protection mechanisms against a new generation of potentially devastating weaponry.