Procedure for Concluding Civil Law Contracts with the Participation of the State of Ukraine under Martial Law

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to establish the peculiarities of the participation of the state of Ukraine in contractual obligations, to analyze the legal regulation of the procedure for concluding civil law contracts with the participation of the state of Ukraine, in particular, in the conditions of martial law, to make relevant theoretical conclusions. Methodology. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis and generalization of the available scientific and theoretical material and the formulation of relevant conclusions and recommendations. The following methods of scientific knowledge were used during the research: formal-logical, analysis, comparative analysis, systemic-structural, terminological, normative. Results. In the process of research, it was recognized that the state of Ukraine is an equal participant in contractual obligations, however, certain exceptions to this rule may be established in the conditions of martial law. This is related to issues of ensuring national security and defense of Ukraine. Originality. In the process of research, it was established that the state of Ukraine is the party to the concluded contracts, and not the state body that represents it. The State of Ukraine may be a party to sales contracts, leases, concession contracts, product distribution agreements, etc. The procedure for concluding, changing and terminating contractual obligations with the participation of the state of Ukraine is provided exclusively by law, in particular, taking into account the requirements of martial law. Practical significance. The results of the study can be used in law-making and law-enforcement activities to resolve important issues related to the national security and defense of Ukraine.

Keywords

• contract
• state of ukraine
• state authority
• martial law
• public procurement