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Corruption during war is no longer just a crime. Uzhhorod. An ordinary day. People rush about their business. But the topic of corruption during wartime evokes emotions in almost everyone. While some are raising funds for the needs of the army, volunteering and helping the front, people perceive news about bribes and embezzlement of budget money especially sharply. Any information about illegal enrichment causes a special resonance. Because today, corruption for many Ukrainians is no longer just about breaking the law. It is about resources that may not be enough where they are needed most. It is about reputation. Whether corruption crimes have really increased - law enforcement officers must assess. But statistics show: such cases continue to regularly come into the field of view of law enforcement officers. Most often, it is about obtaining illegal benefits, abuse of official position and embezzlement of budget funds. The war also made its own adjustments to corruption. However, the opening of criminal proceedings is only the beginning. The final decision is made by the court. Often, the most discussed are not the arrests themselves, but the sentences. After all, people expect not only the exposure of corruption schemes, but also the inevitability of punishment. Depending on the article, corruption crimes are punishable by fines, a ban on holding certain positions, or imprisonment. In serious cases, with confiscation of property. Uzhhorod residents are convinced that the punishment for such crimes during wartime should be much harsher. Today, Ukrainians react much more sharply to any manifestations of corruption. Because the war changed the price of every resource and every budget hryvnia. The war changed many things. But it did not change the main social demand - justice. Ukrainians are ready to donate, help the army, and support the state. In return, they expect those who use their official position for their own enrichment to be held responsible. Because trust is also a resource. And during war, it is no less important than weapons or equipment.