treason

The article deals with the issue of criminal liability for crimes against the foundations of
national security on the example of domestic and foreign experience of certain countries.
The author specifically analyzes the legislative regulation of criminal liability for crimes
against national security in the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of
Estonia, Georgia, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Poland, Switzerland, the Federal
Republic of Germany, and the French Republic.

The article analyzes the changes to the Criminal Code of Ukraine introduced during martial law in connection with russia's armed aggression against Ukraine. The needs and reasons for changes to the criminal legislation, which provide for harsher punishments compared to peacetime, are substantiated: the change in the social danger of crimes, the need to strengthen prevention, and ensure justice.

The full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation created new problems related to treason. The issue of treason is relevant in today's conditions, because it always remains a place for ensuring national security, sovereignty and inviolability of the state. Treason is a serious criminal activity that can bring colossal consequences for the future state.