INSTITUTIONAL STABILITY OF THE STATE DURING THE WAR POLITICAL FACTORS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OF UKRAINE

The subject of the study is the institutional resilience of the state during wartime, with a particular emphasis on the political factors that ensure Ukraine’s economic security. The research focuses on the interaction of political institutions, mechanisms of societal mobilization, international alliances, and anti-corruption bodies in preserving state capacity under conditions of armed conflict. Methodology. The methodological framework of the study is based on general scientific and special legal methods, including dialectical, comparative political-legal, formal legal, and systemic analysis. These tools made it possible to examine the nature and criteria of institutional resilience, to explore its relationship with economic security, and to evaluate both national and international mechanisms that contribute to strengthening Ukraine’s resilience. The aim of the work is to define the essence of institutional resilience as a political-legal phenomenon, analyse the role of political stability, democratic institutions, and public authorities in ensuring economic security, and identify strategies for reinforcing Ukraine’s resilience in the post-war period. Special attention is given to the role of international integration, sanctions policy, and digital transformation as drivers of institutional modernization. The results of the study have shown that institutional resilience is a multidimensional category that combines political stability, the effectiveness of governance, the protection of democratic legitimacy, and international support. Political factors, such as consolidation of power, trust in democratic institutions, and societal mobilization, are decisive for maintaining economic stability under martial law. At the same time, the international dimension – alliances, aid, and sanctions – acts as a force multiplier for domestic institutions. Conclusion. Institutional resilience in contemporary wartime conditions is not limited to ensuring the continuity of governance. It also encompasses mechanisms for balancing centralized authority with democratic legitimacy, integrating digital innovations into governance, and aligning national reforms with international standards. Public authorities, security institutions, and anti-corruption bodies are guarantors of resilience, while international alliances provide external legitimacy and resources. The future of Ukraine depends on the ability of its institutions to sustain flexibility and legitimacy simultaneously, ensuring both short-term survival and long-term modernization.