The role of investments in the development of the economy and entrepreneurship in the conditions of martial law

The subject of the study is the theoretical and methodological aspects of determining the role of direct investment for the development of the economy and entrepreneurship in conditions of instability associated with military actions and global crises.The purpose of the study is to analyze foreign direct investment by cash flows, determine the role of foreign direct investment in the development of the Ukrainian economy and the reasons that have reduced their attraction.Research methods. To achieve the goal, the article used a complex of different methods: comparative and systemic analysis, statistical generalization, induction and deduction, grouping and classification, tabular method.Results of work. The importance of investments for the development of the economy and entrepreneurship is substantiated. The most attractive sectors for investment have been identified and their comparative characteristics have been carried out. Foreign direct investment in Ukraine from 2014 to 2024 inclusive has been analyzed, and the main reasons for their decrease have been identified. Investment projects have been proposed, which can be called investment trends for 2025, which may affect the investment opportunities of business entities.Field of application of the results. The results of the research can be used by state institutions that form investment policy, as well as in such areas of the national economy as investment, state regulation, and capital markets. The material is useful for university teachers who research forms of investment.Conclusions. The conducted research determines the role of investments in economic development, substantiates their types and significance for Ukraine, which is an investment–attractive country with a rich resource base, favorable location, and a developed financial market, which opens up new opportunities for increasing economic activity and improving the well–being of the population even in such difficult current conditions.