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Ruslan Kravchenko

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Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko is actively involved in numerous legal proceedings and investigations critical to Ukraine's legal and political landscape. Under Kravchenko’s leadership, the Ukrainian prosecutor's office has filed charges against numerous individuals, including military commanders alleged to have committed war crimes in Bucha, and pursued international cooperation to return stolen Ukrainian grain and prosecute war crimes. His office is committed to deterring corruption, as demonstrated by the arrest of officials involved in bribery and misappropriation. His legal strategies emphasize holding Russia accountable for its actions, including systematic war crimes, and maintaining Ukraine's judicial integrity despite domestic challenges.

How is Ruslan Kravchenko addressing war crimes in Ukraine?

Ruslan Kravchenko actively prosecutes war crimes, including filing indictments related to atrocities in Bucha and supporting international tribunals. His office collaborates with international partners to ensure justice for victims of Russian aggression.

What actions has Ruslan Kravchenko taken against corruption?

Prosecutor General Kravchenko has launched wide-ranging investigations into corruption, leading to arrests of officials and dismantling of criminal schemes. His efforts aim to enhance transparency and accountability within Ukraine's governmental systems.

Why is Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko significant internationally?

Kravchenko plays a crucial role in international justice, collaborating with countries like Israel and Lithuania to prosecute war crimes, and works towards legal frameworks to prevent future offenses through global cooperation.

What measures has Kravchenko proposed for crimes against children?

Ruslan Kravchenko advocates for harsher penalties for crimes against children, including proposals for mandatory life sentences for severe offenses, reinforcing the importance of protecting minors under Ukrainian law.

What is Kravchenko's stance on energy infrastructure crimes?

Kravchenko considers attacks on Ukraine's energy sector as systemic war crimes. His office prosecutes those responsible for endangering civil infrastructure, focusing on Russian officials involved in orchestrating these acts.

How does Ruslan Kravchenko handle cases involving large-scale thefts?

He leads initiatives to address large-scale thefts, such as the illegal export of Ukrainian grain. His strategies include legal actions to seize stolen goods and prosecute responsible parties, maintaining Ukraine's resource sovereignty.

In what ways has Kravchenko improved the efficiency of legal proceedings?

Kravchenko prioritizes resolving prolonged legal cases, expediting stalled investigations. His leadership has resulted in significant progress in handling backlogged cases, aiming to improve justice delivery in Ukraine.

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Expired rations for the Armed Forces worth 71 million hryvnias: suppliers and a former Ministry of Defence official are under suspicion Substandard field rations for Ukraine’s Armed Forces worth UAH 71 million: suppliers and ex-Defense Ministry official notified of suspicion. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have exposed a scheme to supply substandard field rations for Ukraine’s Armed Forces worth more than UAH 71 million. According to the investigation, entrepreneurs packed the kits with expired and unfit food products, while a former Defense Ministry official signed... 2 403 21 Previously in trend: Nutrition in the AFU Procurement of products for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Protection of porn offices: what was seized from the suspects? Protecting "porn offices": over UAH 22 million in cash and luxury car fleet seized from senior National Police officials. PHOTOS During searches of senior National Police officials as part of an investigation into a scheme to cover up "porn offices", a number of luxury cars and more than UAH 22 million in cash were seized. 6 528 60 Previously in trend: National Police porn office protection scheme

Video shows bribe money in police "porn office" case "I’m not going to negotiate with mere mortal": details of National Police "porn office" protection scheme. VIDEO National Police officials in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil and Zhytomyr regions may have ensured the uninterrupted operation of a network of so-called "porn offices". 27 630 94 Previously in trend: National Police porn office protection scheme

search at the National Police National Police "porn office" protection scheme: heads of Main Directorates of National Police detained in three regions. PHOTOS During a large-scale operation to purge corruption from the National Police system, investigators uncovered a scheme protecting "porn offices" in three regions. 8 785 57 Previously in trend: Grafters

Kravchenko 119 notices of suspicion in 18 months: Kravchenko says bar being "cleansed" of corruption and influence peddling. PHOTOS During the Kharkiv Unbreakable 2026 forum, Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko criticised sections of the legal profession for corruption, manipulation in the courts, and abuse of procedural rights. 2 226 23 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Fictitious postgraduate programme in Zaporizhzhia 3,000 fictitious "postgraduate students" received deferrals: management of Zaporizhzhia university will be tried for scheme worth over 50 million hryvnias, - Prosecutor General. PHOTOS An indictment has been filed against nine members of a criminal organisation who organised a large-scale scheme to falsely enrol conscripts into postgraduate programmes in order to obtain deferrals from mobilisation. 5 031 70 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Russian commander Yuri Kim will stand trial for crimes committed in Bucha Kim, key Russian commander who participated in occupation of Bucha and killing of civilians, will stand trial, - Prosecutor General Kravchenko An indictment has been filed against Lieutenant Yury Kim, a platoon commander in the 234th Guards Airborne Assault Regiment of the 76th Airborne Division of the Russian Armed Forces, who participated in the capture of Bucha and the killing of civilians in 2022. 2 752 25 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre War crimes of Russia

An SSU officer was arrested for taking a bribe of $34,000 SSU officer was arrested for taking $34,000 bribe to defer mobilisation. PHOTO Law enforcement officers have uncovered and put a stop to the illegal activities of a serving SSU officer and his accomplice, a businessman, who had organised a scheme involving the fictitious employment of men to secure deferrals from conscription. 4 724 21 Previously in trend: Grafters Bribery in the SSU

Russia tried to sell stolen Ukrainian grain Russian ship with stolen Ukrainian grain left Israeli territorial waters, - Prosecutor General Kravchenko Ukraine thwarted Russia's attempt to legalize grain illegally exported from the temporarily occupied territories. 3 102 26 Previously in trend: Grain theft

Ukraine asks Israel to seize a Russian ship carrying grain Ukraine has sent Israel package of documents to seize Russian vessel PANORMITIS carrying stolen Ukrainian grain, - Kravchenko The Office of the Prosecutor General has ordered the seizure of the PANORMITIS and its cargo, which, according to the investigation, may be part of a scheme to launder illegally exported Ukrainian grain. 1 575 17 Previously in trend: Grain theft

Russian official to stand trial over child militarization Militarization and Russification of Ukrainian children: Russian education official Omelchuk to stand trial, Kravchenko says The Prosecutor General’s Office has sent to court an indictment against Andrii Omelchuk, who is suspected of organizing the forced Russification of education and the militarization of Ukrainian children in temporarily occupied territories. 818 5 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Russia’s impact on children under occupation Militarization of children in temporarily occupied territories

searches at the money laundering centre Over 576 million hryvnias were diverted from defence contracts into "shadow". Scheme has been dismantled. PHOTOS A criminal organisation that had set up a so-called "money-laundering centre" to assist businesses in laundering funds and evading taxes has been exposed and its activities halted. 2 015 12 Previously in trend: financial fraud Fraudulent schemes

The investigation has established the full chronology of the terrorist attack in Kyiv and a profile of the attacker Terrorist attack in Kyiv: investigation has established the timeline and new details about the attacker Law enforcement officers have reconstructed the events surrounding the mass shooting in Kyiv, which left seven people dead. An investigation into the motives and circumstances of the crime is ongoing. 14 627 98 Previously in trend: Shooting in Kyiv

Illegal online casinos: large-scale money laundering scheme uncovered in Ukraine Online casino network with turnover in billions, organised by citizens of Russian Federation and Ukraine, has been shut down in Ukraine. PHOTOS The Public Prosecutor’s Office has exposed the organisers of an illegal gambling operation involving Russian and Ukrainian nationals. 5 229 23 Previously in trend: Closure of network of gambling halls

Scheme to embezzle funds from "Ukrenergo" exposed: details UAH 447 million in losses for "Ukrenergo": electricity manipulation scheme exposed. PHOTOS A scheme to embezzle funds from PJSC NEC "Ukrenergo", which operated between 2022 and 2024, has been uncovered. 4 974 22 Previously in trend: Damage to the state

Threat to nuclear power stations: Russia is firing missiles over them 35 flights by Russian "Kinzhal" missiles over Chornobyl and Khmelnitskyi nuclear power stations have been recorded since February 2022, — Kravchenko Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko confirmed the critically dangerous reports of Russian missiles flying over nuclear facilities. 491 5 Previously in trend: Safety at ChNPP

Russian UAVs are flying near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant: what is the danger? Over 90 flights by Russian UAVs have been recorded near Chornobyl sarcophagus, — Kravchenko Since the start of the invasion, at least 92 Russian drone flights have been recorded in the immediate vicinity of the protective structure above the fourth power unit. 583 6 Previously in trend: Drone strike on Chernobyl NPP Safety at ChNPP

Russian missiles flying over a nuclear power station: statement by the Prosecutor General Russian Federation’s attack on Chornobyl sarcophagus was likely deliberate, — Prosecutor General Kravchenko An investigation by the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine indicates that the Russian drone's strike on the "Shelter" protective structure at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant was likely intentional. 985 8 Previously in trend: Drone strike on Chernobyl NPP Situation at NPP

shooting in Kyiv Two police officers who fled during terrorist attack in Kyiv have been notified of suspicion – Kravchenko. VIDEO from bodycams Two officers of the Kyiv Patrol Police Department have been notified of suspicion over their actions during the April 18 terrorist attack. They are accused of official negligence. 10 792 111 Previously in trend: Shooting in Kyiv

shooting in Kyiv Shooting in Kyiv has been classified as terrorist attack, - Kravchenko An investigation has been launched under the section of the Criminal Code relating to terrorist acts following the shooting of civilians and the taking of hostages in the Holosiivskyi district of the capital . 9 870 103 Previously in trend: Shooting in Kyiv

Shooting in Kyiv Gunman killed in Kyiv was born in Moscow, — Kravchenko. PHOTO The man who opened fire in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, took hostages, and was killed was born in Moscow. 8 767 21 Previously in trend: Shooting in Kyiv

Man from Kirovohrad region gets life in prison for killing baby Tortured and killed 8-month-old baby: man from Kirovohrad region sentenced to life imprisonment The Court of Appeal sentenced to life imprisonment a man who beat an eight-month-old baby to death in the Kirovohrad region. 5 310 26 Previously in trend: Murder of children

Sumy Eight Russian officers involved in Palm Sunday 2025 missile strike on Sumy identified, Kravchenko says Law enforcement officers have identified eight senior officers of the Russian armed forces involved in the Palm Sunday missile strike on Sumy carried out with Iskander-M ballistic missiles on April 13, 2025, which killed 35 people, including two children. 2 169 13 Previously in trend: Investigation of Russian war crimes Strike on Sumy

Ukrzaliznytsia official caught taking a $100,000 bribe Demanded $100,000 cash bribe for dismantling railway track: "UZ"official detained in Khmelnytskyi region. VIDEO&PHOTOS The deputy director of the Environmental Safety Department at JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" has been arrested for demanding $100,000 from a representative of a granite manufacturing company in the Khmelnytskyi region. 4 330 10 Previously in trend: Grafters

Scheme exposed: men travelling abroad under the guise of musicians She registered men as members of music bands: organiser of illegal border crossing scheme exposed. PHOTOS A Ukrainian citizen who organised a scheme to smuggle men of conscription age across the state border has been served with a notice of suspicion. 2 970 28 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization

Prosecutor General Nearly 900 war crimes recorded in Bucha and over 11,000 in district during occupation, Kravchenko says Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported on the results of investigations into war crimes in Bucha and across Ukraine as a whole, and also stressed the need to hold Russia accountable, including through the creation of a special tribunal. 1 071 5 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre War crimes of Russia

Kravchenko states that he has not submitted and does not plan to submit a letter of resignation from his position. Prosecutor General Kravchenko has not signed documents for Mindich’s extradition for two weeks now, - detective Abakumov. VIDEO Over the past two weeks, Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has not signed the documents required for the extradition from Israel of a key figure in the Midas case – the president’s friend and business partner, Timur Mindich. 8 495 68 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Brovary prosecutors suspected of extortion scheme Demanded $50,000 from businessman: prosecutor and first deputy head of Brovary District Prosecutor’s Office notified of suspicion Investigators have exposed a prosecutor and the first deputy head of the Brovary District Prosecutor’s Office for attempting to fraudulently obtain funds from a businessman. They have been served with notices of suspicion. 1 828 10 Previously in trend: Corruption in the Prosecutor’s Office

Nazarii Husakov’s case: a decision on preventive measures is being prepared Suspicion against Nazarii Husakov has been changed: he has returned to Ukraine, where preventive measure to be imposed on him 31-year-old Nazarii Husakov has returned to Ukraine. The charges against him in the case involving fraud at a charity fundraiser for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy have been amended. A decision on a preventive measure is expected. 4 376 20 Previously in trend: Case of Nazarii Husakov

Zhevaho served with suspicion notice in France Zhevaho served with notice of suspicion in France over misappropriation of more than UAH 500 million. PHOTOS The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine has reported that former MP and beneficiary of Finance and Credit Bank, Kostiantyn Zhevaho, was served with a notice of suspicion in France. 5 481 17

suspicion Colonel and four others suspected of embezzling over 14 million hryvnias for fortifications in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTOS In the Dnipropetrovsk region, law enforcement officers uncovered a corruption scheme during the construction of defensive lines. According to the investigation, officials from one of the military units, together with civilian accomplices, organised the purchase of materials for fortifications at... 9 134 27 Previously in trend: Fortifications in Dnipropetrovsk region Embezzlement of funds for fortifications

Iranian General Mehrabi notified of suspicion in Ukraine Iranian General Mehrabi, who helped Russia launch Shahed production, served with notice of suspicion Brigadier General Abdolli Mehrabi of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, who organized the transfer of "shahed" production technology to Russia, has been notified of the charges against him. 2 428 12 Previously in trend: Cooperation between Russia and Iran

Lviv region prosecutor served with suspicion notice after fatal crash Hit two children at crosswalk: prosecutor who caused fatal crash in Lviv region served with notice of suspicion A prosecutor of the Sheptytskyi District Prosecutor’s Office, who on February 24 caused a traffic accident in the Lviv region in which a 14-year-old girl was killed and her 10-year-old brother was injured, has been served with a notice of suspicion. 3 807 29

A traffic accident occurred with the participation of an employee of the Kherson Regional State Administration Child killed, another hospitalized in Lviv region road accident involving prosecutor – Kravchenko On February 24, a fatal traffic accident involving a prosecutor's office employee occurred in the Lviv region: a child was killed, and another was hospitalized. The driver has been detained, and the investigation is under the control of the Office of the Prosecutor General. 4 242 25 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

The father of Prosecutor General Kravchenko was found to have Russian citizenship Media reported that Prosecutor General Kravchenko’s father obtained Russian citizenship in 2023. Prosecutor General’s Office comments on situation (updated) The father of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko holds Russian citizenship. The head of the Prosecutor General’s Office has commented on the situation. 20 416 152

Russia’s energy strikes are a systemic war crime - Prosecutor General Strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector: 18 Russian commanders served notices of suspicion – Kravchenko Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are a systemic war crime. Their goal is to leave civilians without electricity and heat, destroy critical infrastructure, and pressure peaceful residents. 2 646 32 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

shabunin "SBI and PGO leaked my intimate photos from my phone, which was seized during search, to Telegram channels," - Shabunin Military officer and head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre Vitalii Shabunin stated that the State Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Prosecutor General leaked his intimate photos from a phone seized during a search on social media. 18 215 95 Previously in trend: Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin

Kravchenko tried to destroy NABU and SAPO Who tried to destroy NABU and SAPO: AntAC published list of prosecutors, judges and law enforcement officers. LIST On 22 July 2025, the Office of the President, with the help of members of parliament, attempted to destroy the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). In particular, law enforcement officers, acting on... 14 240 77 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

uncensored "I will come for each of you": Why is Prosecutor General Kravchenko nervous? || Uncensored. VIDEO The current prosecutor is quite young, but "we'll get everyone" is firmly stuck in his head. 12 142 58 Previously in trend: Uncensored Resignation of Ruslan Kravchenko

Masi Naiiem criticised Ruslan Kravchenko I did not fight for Prosecutor General Kravchenko to speak like street thug, - Masi Naiiem Military officer, lawyer and human rights activist Masi Naiiem criticises Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko's communication regarding his resignation. 15 995 61 Previously in trend: Resignation of Ruslan Kravchenko

Arrest of prosecutor for bribery Koriukivka district prosecutor detained while taking $2,500 bribe – Kravchenko. PHOTO Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation, under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the General Inspectorate of the Prosecutor General’s Office, have detained a prosecutor from the Koriukivka District Prosecutor’s Office in Chernihiv region while taking a bribe. 12 952 27 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in law enforcement agencies

Prosecutor General Kravchenko After inspection by QDCP, 74 prosecutors with disability status dismissed, and another 66 removed from their posts, - Kravchenko In Ukraine, 74 prosecutors with disability status were dismissed from the prosecutor's office following a comprehensive review by the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of Prosecutors. Another 66 employees were dismissed from administrative positions. 4 426 33 Previously in trend: Fake disability among prosecutors

Protecting children: Kravchenko advocates for mandatory life imprisonment Over 2,300 children victimized in criminal cases: Prosecutor General Kravchenko urges MPs to support life sentences for crimes against children. VIDEO Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has called on parliamentarians to support changes to legislation that would impose mandatory life imprisonment for the intentional murder and rape of minors. 1 277 12 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war Murder of children Russia’s Crimes Against Children in Ukraine

Russian soldier handed over to Lithuania to be punished for war crimes Ukraine has handed over Russian soldier to Lithuania for first time to stand trial for war crimes, - Kravchenko. VIDEO For the first time since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine has handed over a Russian serviceman to a foreign state, Lithuania, for actual criminal prosecution for war crimes. This is a historic precedent and an important step for the international justice system. 3 680 8 Previously in trend: Investigation of Russian war crimes

Ruslan Kravchenko is the new Prosecutor General of Ukraine Kravchenko on grave crimes against children: Sentence should be as fair as possible - "no alternative to life imprisonment" Attorney General Ruslan Kravchenko appealed to the parliamentary committee on law enforcement with a proposal to strengthen criminal liability for particularly serious crimes against children. 1 117 7 Previously in trend: Murder of children

Prosecutor General: indictments filed in 178 fatal road accident cases 69 dead and 99 injured: indictments filed in 178 road accident cases "stalled" for years – Kravchenko Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced that indictments have been filed in 178 criminal cases concerning traffic accidents with severe consequences, investigations of which had dragged on for more than 3–5 years. These crashes resulted in 69 deaths, including three children, and left 99... 2 167 11 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

Prosecutor General’s meeting with the Italian Ambassador War crimes of Russian Federation and future work of Special Tribunal - main topic of meeting between Prosecutor General and Ambassador of Italy to Ukraine The Prosecutor General of Ukraine, Ruslan Kravchenko, met with the Italian Ambassador to Ukraine, Carlo Formosa. 573 0 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia special tribunal for the crimes of the Russian Federation

Komar Prosecutor General’s Office opens case against Energy Customs head Komar over possible illegal enrichment – Kravchenko The Office of the Prosecutor General has opened a criminal case regarding possible illegal enrichment of Anatolii Komar, head of the Energy Customs Department of the State Customs Service. 3 878 23 Previously in trend: Property of a State Customs Service official

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