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Ex-police officer Kasian involved in gang that plotted robbery in Kniazhychi, - Shevchenko. PHOTO One of the organizers of the robbery was a former officer of the Main Department for Organized Crime Control. 11.12.16 15:59 168 174 320 Previously in trend: Kniazhychi shooting

Servicemen who violated Criminal Code during wartime should be deprived of criminal liability, - Prosecutor General Lutsenko Servicemen who violated the civilian Criminal Code during wartime should be deprived of criminal liability. 03.07.16 11:16 77 027 319 Previously in trend: Lykholit case

Yurii Lutsenko: Full-scale invasion began exactly nine days after completion of Chongar demining. VIDEO Former Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko promises to provide documents that prove demining of Chongar in due course. 18.07.23 21:10 45 022 316 Previously in trend: War

Eight paid protesters detained on charges of May 9 clashes, - Lutsenko The pro-Kremlin march in Dnipro became possible due to the failure of local patriotic organizations and parties to take part in the celebration of Victory Day. 10.05.17 10:55 100 140 314 Ukrainian Politics

PPB suggests Stepan Kubiv as PM candidate, - source People's Front faction refused to support Petro Poroshenko Bloc chairman Yurii Lutsenko as a candidate for the premiership. At present, another PM candidate is being discussed - PPB deputy, presidential envoy to the parliament Stepan Kubiv. 13.04.16 00:00 85 362 310 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Petro Poroshenko Bloc discusses possible appointment of Lutsenko as Prosecutor General, - MP Nayyem A discussion of possible appointment of Yurii Lutsenko, head of the Petro poroshenko Bloc parliamentary faction, for the position of Prosecutor General is currently underway within the faction. 19.02.16 14:50 51 030 307 Ukrainian Politics

Lutsenko introduced motion on Mykhailo Dobkin's arrest into Rada. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko introduced a motion to the Verkhovna Rada on providing their consent to indictment, detention, and arrest of Opposition Bloc MP Mykhailo Dobkin. 30.06.17 09:58 78 000 305 Ukrainian Politics

MP Yurii Lutsenko: Yatseniuk has two options - negotiating with factions or leaving Prime Minister of Ukraine Arsenii Yatseniuk has two ways out of the current situation: negotiating with parliamentary factions which advocate his resignation (Batkivshchyna, Samopomich, and Radical Party) or leaving over a mistrust in society towards him. 12.02.16 19:54 29 212 305 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Saakashvili denied refugee status and faces extradition, - Lutsenko Ukraine’s State Migration Service has denied refugee status to the former President of Georgia, former head of Odesa region administration Mikheil Saakashvili. After the verdict, he can be extradited or deported from the Ukrainian territory under legal basis. 24.10.17 16:05 38 280 304 Previously in trend: Saakashvili breached across border

“We ready to shed our blood for freedom of Ukraine and Europe, but want to be recognized as Europeans,” – MP Lutsenko Poroshenko Bloc parliamentary faction Chairman Yurii Lutsenko has called on the European Union to recognize that the Ukrainians and Europeans share the same blood. 29.02.16 22:50 27 814 295 Ukrainian Politics

MP Lutsenko deems coalition incapable: "We lack votes for adopting important laws" Poroshenko Bloc faction chairman Yurii Lutsenko says the parliament lacks 226 votes to support bills suggested by Prime Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk, which means the incapacity of the coalition. 08.02.16 19:20 24 904 288 Ukrainian Politics

This is how a Russian soldier becomes a 'DPR' 'militant' - by simple documents change. PHOTOS MP Yurii Lutsenko demonstrated another evidence of Russian soldiers' participation in the war in the Donbas. 28.01.15 11:42 170 069 285 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

"If there are enough grounds," - Lutsenko does not exclude removal of parliamentary immunity from MP Parasiuk Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko does not rule out addressing the Verkhovna Rada with a request to strip independent MP Volodymyr Parasiuk of immunity. 15.03.17 17:32 29 168 282 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"

"I have a feeling that a plan to destabilize Ukraine is being implemented" - top prosecutor about attacks on activists Ukrainian Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko believes that a plan to destabilize the situation in the country has already been launched. 02.08.18 16:39 23 906 279 Incidents

Rivne region’s prosecutor dismissed following 123 raids conducted by 300 law enforcers headed by prosecutor general and SBU chairman. PHOTOS The large-scale operation against amber mafia is underway in the Rivne region. 04.07.16 22:17 155 778 277 Previously in trend: Amber mafia Prosecutor General Lutsenko

Prosecutor General Lutsenko under NABU's scrutiny over alleged illicit enrichment The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) initiated criminal proceedings into alleged illicit enrichment of Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko. 17.11.17 14:32 79 258 275 Ukrainian Politics

SBU summons MP Savchenko for questioning over Ruban’s detention, - Prosecutor General Lutsenko Non-affiliated member of the Ukrainian Parliament Nadia Savchenko was summoned for questioning to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) due to an investigation in criminal proceedings against Volodymyr Ruban, the head of the Officer Corps Center for Prisoner Release. The questioning is scheduled for March 13. 12.03.18 17:29 64 266 275 Previously in trend: Apprehension of Volodymyr Ruban

Ukraine to agree increase of subsidized gas consumption rate with IMF, Poroshenko Bloc faction leader Lutsenko says The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine intends to communicate with the International Monetary Fund on the increase of the social norm of gas consumption at the reduced rate of 3.6 UAH/cubic meter ($0.15) from 200 to 400 cubic meters per month. 09.11.15 10:23 51 394 273 Economics

More than 70 MPs support Lutsenko as prosecutor general. Appointment may require to amend law, - MP Honcharenko As of yesterday evening, more than 70 lawmakers signed in support of appointing Petro Poroshenko Bloc faction leader Yurii Lutsenko prosecutor general. 18.03.16 11:38 23 315 268 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko: US Ambassador Yovanovitch has my full support President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko declares that he appreciates ​​existing relations with the United States and fully supports the activities of the US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. 22.03.19 13:56 13 031 266 Previously in trend: interfere in the United States' 2016 presidential election

PGO: 9,167 officials detained for bribe-taking this year alone Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko says the law enforcers have detained 9,167 corrupt officials in 2017. 12.12.17 17:51 8 210 263 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Grafters

Lykholit retrieved the mediocrity and ignorance of the armchair "generals" and opportunist politicians at front line with arms in 2014, - Butusov on arrested commander Aidar commander Valentyn Lykholit, arrested yesterday, has repeatedly demonstrated personal courage and proven dedication to Ukraine while fighting in the Donbas. 02.07.16 14:34 93 556 263 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Commanders in charge of Kniazhychi special operation were in restaurant during shootout, - Lutsenko Commanders in charge of the special operation in Kniazhychi were in a restaurant during the shootout when several policemen were killed. 10.12.16 17:23 124 611 262 Previously in trend: Kniazhychi shooting

"Day of reckoning always comes!" - 727 traitors and separatists summoned to PGO. PHOTO The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine summons for questioning 727 judges, prosecutors from Crimea and the Donbas, Crimean deputies, and representatives of the self-proclaimed "authorities" suspected of treason. 31.05.16 22:10 166 083 259 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

It is Completely Impossible to Negotiate with Terrorists. They are Nobodies. They Are Only Puppets, Kremlin Obedient Mercenaries - Lutsenko Russian terrorists can not parley to resolve the situation in the Eastern Ukraine, because they are only Putin's mercenaries. 12.07.14 08:51 30 914 259 Ukrainian Politics

Investigators have Muzhenko’s and Khomchak’s testimonies on talks with Russian General Staff on safe escape route, - Lutsenko on Ilovaisk tragedy The proper procedure of combat operations planning was violated during prearrangement of the operation in Ilovaisk. 02.09.16 17:02 93 231 257 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine’s Supreme Court ruled to dismiss all cases against Ivaniushchenko without notifying prosecutors, - Lutsenko Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko says the Supreme Court of Ukraine has ruled to dismiss all cases initiated against Yurii Ivaniushchenko aka Yura Yenakiyevskiy. 28.02.17 21:47 60 551 255 Ukrainian Politics

Dnipro police free 'titushkas' detained on charges of May 9 beatings, - mayor Filatov Dnipro mayor Borys Filatov has informed Prosecutor General Lutsenko about disinformation. 10.05.17 12:06 111 710 251 Incidents

"Another big fish," - PGO nabs High Council of Justice member extorting $500,000 in bribe. PHOTOS Members of the Major Fraud Investigation Department of the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) in conjunction with the officers of the Main Directorate for Combating Corruption and Organized Crime of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) apprehended one of the members of the High Council of Justice of Ukraine extorting $500,000 in bribe. 21.09.16 19:16 152 811 250 Previously in trend: Grafters

Policeman fired rubber bullets at handcuffed person, - Lutsenko on murder in Mykolaiv region Three police officers suspected of beating a detainee to death in Mykolaiv region have been put in custody. The court is to impose pretrial restriction against them today, Aug. 25. 25.08.16 11:42 157 410 246 Previously in trend: Murder in Kryve Ozero

"Coalition is dead, it's been killed by government's inactivity," - Poroshenko Bloc faction leader Lutsenko There is no coalition in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine at the moment. 04.03.16 10:08 79 406 242 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Ukraine's top prosecutor advocates creation of new center-right party: "Old parties no longer have any chances" Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko calls for the creation of a new center-right party in the country. 17.05.18 11:18 50 633 239 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Terrorists Want Control Over Entire Luhansk and Donetsk Regions "Prime Minister" of the terrorist organization Donetsk People's Republic Alexander Zakharchenko said that the DPR claims the entire territory of the Donetsk region and will not agree to a special status for its third, which it controls. 09.09.14 17:03 58 660 237 Ukrainian Politics

“We’re going to bring indictment against senior official this week,” – Prosecutor General Lutsenko The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine is going to bring charges against a government body head this week. 21.11.17 12:37 38 330 237 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko

Ukraine's top prosecutor submits resignation letter to president Prosecutor General of Ukraine, Yurii Lutsenko submitted a letter of resignation to President Petro Poroshenko. 07.11.18 18:19 16 581 234 Previously in trend: Lutsenko surrenders office

Poroshenko Bloc stands for Jaresko’s appointment as prime minister, - MP Lutsenko Petro Poroshenko Bloc parliamentary faction supports the appointment of current Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko the Prime Minister of Ukraine. 21.03.16 10:27 44 235 233 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

No one is luring away, buying, or intimidating MPs, - PPB faction leader Lutsenko A number of independent MPs have already applied for membership in Petro Poroshenko Bloc (PPB) and People's Front factions, with several more statements on the way. 31.03.16 17:36 30 646 232 Ukrainian Politics

“I hinted at unacceptability of funding Saakashvili,” - Lutsenko dwells on meeting with Kolomoiskyi Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko commented on his "accidental meeting" with Privatbank’s former owner Ihor Kolomoiskyi in Amsterdam. 27.12.17 13:26 17 117 231 Incidents

Prosecutor General Lutsenko shows valuables found during Kliuiev's house search. PHOTOS Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko posted images of valuables found during the search in the house of former head of Presidential Administration of fugitive President of Ukraine Yanukovych, Andrii Kliuiev. 07.07.16 09:28 140 757 226 Ukrainian Politics

“No grounds to accuse Poroshenko of tax evasion. All allegations turned out to be ‘soap bubbles’," - Lutsenko Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko stresses that no grounds to accuse President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko of tax evasion in the context of ‘Panama offshore scandal’ have been found. 09.06.16 19:58 42 958 225 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

Poroshenko Bloc ready for re-election and changes in Cabinet, - faction leader Lutsenko Poroshenko Bloc faction leader Yurii Lutsenko says his political force is ready to both reload the Cabinet and take part in the Verkhovna Rada re-election. 28.12.15 23:40 25 688 225 Ukrainian Politics

Prosecutor General Lutsenko: Danyliuk seeks my resignation in attempt to avoid criminal liability Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko commented on the big statement of the Finance Minister Oleksandr Danyliuk. 22.12.17 10:03 13 550 224 Ukrainian Politics

FSB used Melnychenko tapes as part of operation against Ukraine president, - Lutsenko Ukraine Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko said there is no legal evidence for country’s 2nd President Leonid Kuchma’s involvement in the Heorhii Gongadze murder instigation. 22.01.19 15:22 13 165 224 Previously in trend: Kuchma Case

Poroshenko offers Rada to appoint Lutsenko prosecutor general President Petro Poroshenko has offered the Verkhovna Rada to appoint PPB faction leader Yurii Lutsenko prosecutor general. 12.05.16 16:10 30 322 223 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko

MPs vote down bill allowing Lutsenko to become prosecutor general Members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine have failed to adopt the bill No. 4469 making possible to appoint a candidate without experience in the prosecution authorities as prosecutor general. 10.05.16 19:18 63 507 219 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine’s finance minister demands prosecutor general’s resignation, says PGO drags out probe into Privatbank insolvency Minister of Finance of Ukraine Oleksandr Danyliuk accused Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) of dragging out the investigation into actions of former Privatbank managers and owners as well as criminal prosecution of current bank managers, officials of the Finance Ministry and NBU and the advisers they have hired. 21.12.17 17:30 21 961 219 Economics

MP Lutsenko: Ukraine is massively challenged by oligarchs, radicals and populists During his speech at the third stage of the XII extraordinary congress of the political party "Petro Poroshenko Bloc - Solidarity", head of Poroshenko Bloc's faction at the Verkhovna Rada Yurii Lutsenko named four objectives pursued by Poroshenko Bloc in the Parliament, Kyiv's council, and which are to be pursued on a national scale from now on. 17.09.15 13:00 10 255 219 Ukrainian Politics

Prime minister candidacy and government composition agreed, - PPB faction leader Lutsenko Petro Poroshenko Bloc (PPB) faction leader Yurii Lutsenko has announced that the candidacy of the prime minister and the composition of the Cabinet have been agreed upon. 13.04.16 09:35 92 051 219 Previously in trend: Yatseniuk's resignation