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Ruslan Kravchenko

Prosecutor General of Ukraine
Ruslan Andriyovych Kravchenko was born on March 14, 1990, in Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk Oblast. He graduated from the Military Law Faculty of the Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University. He worked as an investigator and prosecutor in various regions of Ukraine, including Sevastopol, Rivne, and Lviv Oblasts. He directly participated in the anti-terrorist operation. He has the status of a combatant. He was a prosecutor in the case of Viktor Yanukovych, in which he secured the conviction of the former president. He conducted the recording and investigation of Russian war crimes in Bucha. He headed the Kyiv Regional Military Administration and the State Tax Service of Ukraine. On June 17, 2025, the Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as the Prosecutor General of Ukraine.
2014
Participated in the anti-terrorist operation in eastern Ukraine, performing the duties of a prosecutor
2016
Awarded the Order of Danylo Halytskyi
2016
Received the President of Ukraine's award "For Participation in the Anti-Terrorist Operation."
2017
Served as prosecutor in the case of former President Viktor Yanukovych, who was found guilty of treason
2018
Awarded the "Badge of Honor" of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
2019
Received the "For Conscientious Service in the Prosecutor's Office" badge
2021
Headed the Bucha District Prosecutor's Office of the Kyiv Region
2022
Awarded the Order of Merit, III degree
2023
Appointed Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration
2024
Headed the State Tax Service of Ukraine
2025
Appointed Prosecutor General of Ukraine
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Organizer of event with arms exhibition near Kyiv, where 10 people died from Russian strike, served suspicion notice - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

The Prosecutor General reported the detention of the main organizer of the event by the arms association, which was held without coordination with the military. Due to a Russian ballistic missile strike, 10 people died and another 100 were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 09:14 AM • 29529 views
As a result of a Russian strike on a training ground in Kyiv region, an employee of a Polish defense company was killed - media

During a missile strike on Kyiv region, an employee of a Polish defense company, who was not a citizen of Poland, was killed. As a result of the strike on a weapons exhibition, 10 people were killed and about 100 were wounded.

Society • July 24, 07:59 PM • 10834 views
July 25 declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv region due to Russia's deadly attack on an arms exhibition

On July 24, the Russians launched a ballistic strike on the Kyiv region, where an arms exhibition was taking place. As a result of the attack, 10 people were killed, about 100 were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:26 PM • 2996 views
In wartime, with such an enemy, no weapons exhibitions can be held - Zelenskyy on the strike on Bucha district

President Zelenskyy stated that the Russian ballistic strike on Bucha district hit a weapons exhibition that should not have taken place. Ten dead and about 100 wounded are reported, and two criminal proceedings have been initiated.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 06:54 PM • 7015 views
At the site of the Russian missile strike near Kyiv, emergency rescue operations have been completed

In the Bucha district, emergency rescue operations have been completed after the Russian missile strike. 10 people were killed, 23 houses and 34 cars were damaged.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 04:55 PM • 31110 views
In Slovakia, the ex-head of the Football Federation of Ukraine, Pavelko, was detained; the Office of the Prosecutor General has initiated the extradition procedure

Former high-ranking official of the Football Federation of Ukraine Andriy Pavelko was detained in Bratislava. The Office of the Prosecutor General has initiated the extradition procedure.

Crimes and emergencies • July 24, 02:41 PM • 65483 views
The Prosecutor General reported on the investigation into the organization of a weapons exhibition that became the target of a Russian missile strike.

After the Russian missile strike on a training ground near Kyiv, two criminal proceedings have been initiated. One of them is investigating the proper organization of the event that led to the death of 10 people.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 12:17 PM • 5633 views
Strike on a training ground in Kyiv region: 10 dead and about a hundred wounded reported

A Russian ballistic strike on a training ground in the Kyiv region during a weapons exhibition claimed the lives of 10 people. The Prosecutor General reported an investigation into possible negligence in organizing the event.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 12:06 PM • 56775 views
Former head of defense state enterprise and three employees served new suspicions over multi-million scheme - Prosecutor GeneralVideo

The former acting general director of a defense enterprise and three employees have been notified of new suspicions. According to the investigation, they organized a scheme to dismantle equipment and sell it as scrap metal, causing millions of hryvnias in damages.

Society • July 23, 07:42 AM • 31805 views
Prosecutor General: since the beginning of 2026, UAH 1.6 billion in unpaid taxes have been returned to the state Video

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported the return of UAH 1. 6 billion for the first half of 2026 in cases of tax evasion. Examples include compensation of UAH 33 million from an enterprise with defense contracts and UAH 98 million from a developer.

Economy • July 21, 12:45 PM • 3628 views
In the case of Nazarii Husakov regarding the fundraising for SMA treatment, a new suspicion has been reported - Prosecutor General

Nazarii Husakov has been notified of a new suspicion of legalizing over UAH 162 million. The investigation has already identified 96 victims.

Crimes and emergencies • July 20, 02:02 PM • 2835 views
One of the key pieces of evidence has been recovered - the Prosecutor General released a video of the assassination attempt on the Yermolayev family in Monaco

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported that SBU specialists restored a deleted video recording from a surveillance camera installed by the perpetrators near the crime scene.

Crimes and emergencies • July 17, 04:55 PM • 46771 views
Court chooses preventive measures for heads of defense enterprise due to explosions in Vyshneve

Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv is considering a motion to arrest the heads of a defense enterprise suspected of official negligence. Explosions at an ammunition depot after a Russian strike caused the deaths of seven people and injuries to 29.

Society • July 17, 12:41 PM • 4978 views
Explosions at warehouses in Vyshneve: two heads of a defense enterprise detainedVideo

The Prosecutor General reported the detention of two heads of a defense enterprise due to official negligence that caused the death of 7 people after a Russian missile strike. Ammunition was stored in violation of safety regulations near residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 12:07 PM • 4687 views
Germany and Italy extradited to Ukraine a former MP and an official suspected of multi-million economic crimes - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Germany and Italy extradited to Ukraine two individuals suspected of multi-million economic crimes. Among them is a former people's deputy of the VIII convocation, accused of laundering nearly 20 million hryvnias.

Crimes and emergencies • July 15, 05:09 PM • 10002 views
Prosecutor General: Since the beginning of the year, law enforcement has liquidated call centers with 2,000 jobsVideo

Law enforcement conducted another stage of the operation to eliminate fraudulent call centers. This time in Kyiv, Lviv, and the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Society • July 15, 10:55 AM • 4445 views
The Prosecutor General outlined priorities for law enforcement: among them, the investigation of the tragedy in Vyshneve and the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline

Ruslan Kravchenko announced a shift from the "process for the sake of process" model to a "result" model.

Society • July 13, 02:29 PM • 14741 views
Former acting Minister of Culture received suspicion due to scheme of traveling abroad for "music tours"

The former official is suspected of facilitating the illegal transportation of 8 men of conscription age across the border under the guise of musicians. He re-sent a letter to the border guards after the refusal.

Politics • June 20, 08:18 AM • 23049 views
An organized criminal group illegally seized 17 hectares of forest near "Bukovel", among the suspects is a prosecutor's office employee - Prosecutor General

An organized criminal group illegally seized 17 hectares of forest fund lands near "Bukovel". Among the exposed participants is an active prosecutor's office employee.

Crimes and emergencies • June 19, 04:22 PM • 22080 views
Man received a life sentence for raping three stepdaughters - decision was achieved on appeal, Prosecutor General Kravchenko personally supported the prosecution

A 50-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping three minor stepdaughters. The prosecutor's office appealed the initial sentence of 15 years.

Society • June 19, 11:03 AM • 4784 views
401 cases of sexual violence against civilians recorded since the start of Russia's invasion, 116 suspects among Russian military and 19 verdicts - Prosecutor General

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, 401 cases of sexual violence against Ukrainian civilians have been recorded. 116 Russian military personnel have been notified of suspicion, and Ukrainian courts have issued 19 verdicts against 26 individuals.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 08:44 AM • 5704 views
"Black Accounting" and monthly tribute - Prosecutor General reported on the exposure of a corruption scheme of top officials of the regional road serviceVideo

Officials of Kyiv Oblast Road leased state property at an undervalued price or without contracts. 12 episodes of bribes totaling over 270 thousand UAH have been documented.

Crimes and emergencies • June 18, 04:38 PM • 7253 views
In the Kyiv region, a deserter killed the 17-year-old daughter of an acquaintance over an insult; he was detained and served with a notice of suspicion - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

In the Kyiv region, a military deserter was detained for stabbing his friend's 17-year-old daughter to death over an insult. The mother of the deceased has two other children remaining—they have been removed from the family

Crimes and emergencies • June 17, 03:20 PM • 3776 views
Russian strike on the Lavra qualified as a violation of the laws and customs of war - Prosecutor General Kravchenko provides detailsPhoto

Investigation launched into the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and the Dovzhenko Film Studios. Nearly 2,000 cultural heritage sites have already been damaged in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:42 AM • 6174 views
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An internal investigation is necessary regarding the ESBU's falsehoods in the 2025 report - retired judge

The ESBU has been accused of falsifying a report on the recovery of 3. 8 billion UAH in damages. Experts demand an investigation and the punishment of responsible officials.

Economy • June 11, 01:14 PM • 64198 views
Stepfather sentenced to life imprisonment for raping 11-year-old stepdaughter - Prosecutor General

The court sentenced a stepfather to life imprisonment for raping his stepdaughter over a period of eight months. The victim is the daughter of a Hero of Ukraine who died at the front.

Society • June 10, 01:22 PM • 3424 views
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Lies in ESBU reporting could lead to criminal liability for its leadership - retired judge

The ESBU has been accused of inflating budget damage recovery figures for 2025 from 47 million to 3. 8 billion UAH. The leadership faces a potential criminal case for falsifying the report.

Economy • June 10, 10:40 AM • 37316 views
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Reviewing the Legality of ESBU Cases: Lawyer Explains Mechanism for Auditing Criminal Proceedings Against Businesses

The lawyer explained that the audit of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) criminal cases refers to a review of the legality of initiating criminal proceedings and the decisions made during investigations. This will help identify groundless proceedings and pressure on businesses.

Economy • June 8, 11:47 AM • 66089 views
Case involving the procurement of 300,000 unfit gloves for the AFU worth 231 million UAH sent to court - Prosecutor General

The case of a former Ministry of Defense official regarding the procurement of 300,000 low-quality gloves has been referred to court. The losses to the state amount to over 231 million hryvnias.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 09:21 AM • 3896 views
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Audit of ESBU criminal cases should be the first step toward rebooting the agency

Corruption scandals within the ESBU have brought to the fore the issue of auditing criminal proceedings that may be used as a tool for pressuring businesses. Experts believe that verifying the legality of such cases, particularly those regarding aircraft leasing, should be the first step toward a genuine reboot of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine.

Economy • June 5, 12:41 PM • 80011 views