The Prosecutor General's Office is stepping up its efforts to combat human trafficking. In 2025, 162 criminal offenses were registered, which is 47.1% more than in 2024.
On January 11, 2026, Russians shelled Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia region, killing one woman and injuring two. Houses, a road, a garage, and vehicles were damaged.
A scheme to supply unsuitable mines for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which caused almost UAH 3 billion in damages to the state, has been exposed in Ukraine. Four out of ten suspects in this case have been detained.
The Prosecutor General's Office refutes information about the provision of official housing to prosecutors for their participation in specific criminal proceedings. Housing was provided to eight employees at the end of 2025 in accordance with the law, by decision of the housing commission.
In Ukraine, a lawyer was brought to disciplinary responsibility for delaying court proceedings in the case of the murder of teenager Maksym Materukhin. His right to practice law was suspended for three months.
Marta Levchenko, the founder of "City of Goodness," thanked Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko for introducing the position of a deputy specializing in the protection of children's rights. As a token of gratitude, Kravchenko received a personalized "golden brick" from the organization.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko revealed details of a special operation in the Dnipropetrovsk region, where almost 300 people, including seven children, were illegally held in pseudo-rehabilitation centers. Relatives paid from UAH 6,000 per month for “treatment” that turned out to be abuse without medical care.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with U. S. Chargé d'Affaires Julie Davis and FBI attaché Jamie Volkert, discussing the results of international cooperation. Ukraine satisfied all 5 U.S. requests for extradition and fulfilled 46 American requests for legal assistance.
A 10-year-old boy with a disability died of starvation in Vinnytsia region. The child's mother, a social worker, and a family doctor received suspicions.
The SBU found a Makarov pistol with a silencer, which was used to kill People's Deputy Andriy Parubiy. The weapon was in a cache set up by the killer and contains his DNA.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported on the discovery of the pistol used to kill Andriy Parubiy, and new evidence indicating the suspect's treason. His actions have been additionally qualified for cooperation with Russian special services and justifying Russian aggression.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko denied rumors of his resignation, stating that he is not going to leave his post. He also noted that he knows everyone who is working against him and the prosecutor's office as an institution.
Information about the resignation of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko is unreliable. He is at his workplace and performing his duties.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko appointed Viktor Logachov as his deputy. Logachov, formerly the head of the Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor's Office, will now be responsible for the protection of children throughout Ukraine.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko initiated a large-scale inspection of all orphanages after the exposure of shocking violations of children's rights, and this initiative was supported by human rights activist Inna Miroshnichenko. She emphasizes that for years children have been held with fictitious diagnoses and without proper care, so the principle of "zero tolerance" can become a turning point for the system.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko appealed to ministers and officials to conduct an independent audit of the diagnoses of all children and conditions in children's institutions. In case of violations, the prosecutor's office promises to act quickly and harshly.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko is initiating a full inspection of all orphanages in the country and announcing personnel decisions. This happened after his visit to the "City of Goodness" shelter and familiarization with cases of child abuse.
The prosecutor's office is demanding life imprisonment for a man who committed sexual violence against a 13-year-old child in Kryvyi Rih in 2023. The Pokrovsky District Court sentenced him to 15 years in prison, but juvenile prosecutors are preparing an appeal to change the verdict.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko congratulated Ukrainian servicemen on the Day of the Armed Forces, noting 268 prosecutors serving in the Armed Forces. He thanked the defenders for the life, freedom and country they hold on their shoulders.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with German Ambassador Heiko Thoms on December 4. The parties discussed bringing Russia to justice for international crimes and protecting investments.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the prosecutor's office does not work under pressure, commenting on the criminal proceedings against the NABU detective and his father. He emphasized that the change of pre-trial detention is not an acquittal, and the investigation continues.
The former acting first vice-president of SE "NAEC "Energoatom" has been detained on suspicion of embezzling UAH 18. 6 million. The overstatement of civil liability insurance service costs, as suspected, is linked to a Russian financial holding.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko congratulated the employees of the prosecutor's office, emphasizing their role in a warring country. He stressed that their work is a force that does not require unnecessary gestures, and expressed gratitude for their endurance and honesty.
The debates in the case of the fatal road accident involving former prosecutor Andriy Molochko have concluded. The prosecution requests 10 years of imprisonment.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the dismissal of 74 prosecutors and the removal of 66 from administrative positions after a review of the validity of disability status. Another case concerning a prosecutor's fake disability, who illegally received a pension, has been sent to court.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko discussed with international partners the strategy for investigating international crimes and the reform of the prosecutor's office. The discussion also covered Ukraine's European integration path and the deportation of Ukrainian children.
In the Kyiv region, the investigation into a man who systematically humiliated his 13-year-old stepdaughter, leading to her suicide, has been completed. He faces 7 to 10 years in prison for driving a minor to suicide.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with Danish Ambassador Thomas Lund-Sørensen, discussing business protection and cooperation in the security sector. They also touched upon the investigation of international crimes committed by the Russian Federation and the establishment of a Special Tribunal.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko made a working visit to Kharkiv, visiting Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University and V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. He announced the opportunity for students to undertake internships in prosecutor's offices and joint work on improving legislation.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the cessation of activities of a fraudulent group that defrauded 25 EU citizens of approximately $250,000. Three members of the group, who operated from Kyiv, have been notified of suspicion.
