Resumo
The article discusses approaches to the legal regulation of thermonuclear fusion at the international and national levels (UK, USA, China, Canada, Japan, Korea, EU, Russian Federation). Based on the analysis of the current state of legal regulation of thermonuclear fusion, it was revealed that not all states have managed to create their own regulatory framework in this area, and it was also concluded that the majority of the considered states adhere to (or have declared this intention) approach aimed at separating thermonuclear technologies from nuclear ones. The author noted differences in positions regarding the evolutionary approach – the establishment of deterministic requirements for the regulation of thermonuclear fusion as technology develops. The need to harmonize the regulation of thermonuclear fusion at the international level was emphasized, which requires the development and strengthening of international cooperation in order to develop agreed principles for ensuring common levels of safety and protection in the field of the use of thermonuclear energy.