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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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Kravchenko commented on the actions of the defendant in the funicular murder case: he was intoxicated and allowed himself offensive remarks

Prosecutor General Kravchenko analyzed the video of Kosov's actions, accused of murdering a teenager on the funicular, noting his cynicism and disregard for life. The expert confirmed that the cause of death was a piece of glass that caused a neck wound.

Kyiv • August 20, 03:29 PM • 3927 views
Kravchenko interrogated the accused in the funicular murder casePhoto

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko interrogated the accused Artem Kosov in the case of the murder of a 16-year-old boy on the funicular. Kosov refused to confirm that he urged the teenager to go serve in the army.

Society • August 20, 02:47 PM • 5170 views
Murder on the funicular: Prosecutor General Kravchenko revealed new details of the case

Prosecutor General Kravchenko, at the trial of former UDO employee Artem Kosov, reported on the aggressive actions of the accused, including attempts to retrieve a pistol and dispose of the victim's body. Kosov is accused of the intentional murder of a 16-year-old boy on the Kyiv funicular.

Kyiv • August 20, 02:27 PM • 9110 views
Teenager's murder on Kyiv funicular: court heard forensic expert's conclusions

The court in the case of former UDO employee Artem Kosov, accused of murdering a teenager on the funicular, heard the forensic expert.

Kyiv • August 20, 02:03 PM • 4638 views
The court granted the Prosecutor General's motion to question the forensic medical expert in the funicular murder case

The court in the case of Artem Kosov, accused of murdering a teenager on the funicular, granted the motion of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko to question the forensic medical expert. This decision was made to clarify the findings of the examination.

Society • August 20, 01:32 PM • 4418 views
In Cherkasy region, the head of "Forests of Ukraine" was caught taking bribes for timber: he extorted money from subordinatesPhoto

In Cherkasy region, the head of the forestry department of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" was detained for extorting bribes. The official received money from subordinate foresters for harvested timber.

Crimes and emergencies • August 20, 01:28 PM • 2658 views
The hearing on the murder of a teenager on the funicular in Kyiv has begun: Prosecutor General Kravchenko presents the indictment

In Kyiv, the trial of former UDO employee Artem Kosov, accused of intentional murder of a 16-year-old boy on the funicular, has begun. The prosecution is personally represented by Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko.

Kyiv • August 20, 01:12 PM • 4362 views
"Acting together for the restoration of justice": Kravchenko discussed with the Italian ambassador the work of the Special Tribunal on Russian crimes

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko discussed with Italian Ambassador Carlo Formosa the international register of damages and business protection in Ukraine.

Politics • August 19, 12:44 PM • 2990 views
"A war crime with no statute of limitations": Kravchenko announced suspicion against Russian Lieutenant General for bombing MariupolVideo

Prosecutor General Kravchenko announced suspicion against a Russian Lieutenant General for approving airstrikes on Mariupol in March 2022.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 11:02 AM • 3496 views
Instead of serving the law - they served money: Kravchenko reported the exposure of a scheme to forge court decisions in Donetsk region

Law enforcement officers exposed a large-scale scheme of forging court decisions in the Maryinka District Court in Donetsk region, 5 suspicions have been served. The scheme allowed evading mobilization for 3 thousand dollars, and one of the judges justified Russia's aggression.

War in Ukraine • August 15, 09:41 AM • 5927 views
New wave of fraud revelations in Bukovyna: Kravchenko announced UAH 10 million in damages and 15 suspicionsVideo

A new wave of crimes has been uncovered in Bukovyna: 15 individuals have been notified of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 10 million in budget funds and causing environmental damage. Among the suspects are a village head, heads of state enterprises, and officials.

Crimes and emergencies • August 14, 05:49 PM • 6884 views
"No more games": Prosecutor General Kravchenko on the case of the murder of a young man on the funicular

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko personally joined the group of prosecutors in the case of the murder of a young man on the funicular. The court extended the detention of the accused Artem Kosov for 60 days without the right to bail.

Society • August 14, 12:34 PM • 5929 views
Prosecutor General: we will appeal to the disciplinary commission due to the abuse of the right to defense by the lawyer in the case of the murder on the funicular

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko states that the right to defense has been abused in the case of the murder on the funicular. The prosecutor's office will appeal to the Disciplinary Commission of the Bar due to the sixth disruption of the session.

Kyiv • August 14, 10:50 AM • 5216 views
"Some participants in the judicial process forget about the value of human life": Prosecutor General explained the decision to represent the prosecution in the case of murder on the funicular

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko personally supported the prosecution in the case of the murder of a young man on the funicular. He explained this by his duty, the protection of children's rights, and the desire for a just punishment.

Society • August 14, 10:29 AM • 3761 views
Trial for the murder of a teenager on the funicular in the capital: the accused was assigned a free lawyer

Shevchenkivskyi Court of Kyiv appointed a free lawyer for Artem Kosov, accused of killing a 16-year-old boy on the funicular. The defendant's lawyer once again failed to appear at the court hearing.

Society • August 14, 08:58 AM • 5118 views
Trial begins in the murder of a teenager on the funicular in the capital: Prosecutor General Kravchenko personally represents the prosecutionPhoto

In Kyiv, the trial began in the case of former UDO employee Artem Kosov, accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy on the funicular. The prosecution is personally represented by Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko.

Society • August 14, 08:38 AM • 3771 views
Turned war into business: Prosecutor General Kravchenko announced 45 more suspicions to officials in Donetsk and Chernihiv regions

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced 45 suspicions to current and former officials in Donetsk and Chernihiv regions. Their schemes resulted in over 87 million hryvnias in losses to the state.

Politics • August 14, 06:31 AM • 6573 views
Profiting from child safety, 'paper' procurements, and other machinations: Kravchenko announced the exposure of abuses in Kyiv and damages of UAH 230 millionPhoto

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the exposure of a series of criminal acts in Kyiv. The total amount of damages is 230 million hryvnias, and 22 suspicions have been announced.

Kyiv • August 13, 03:59 PM • 6144 views
KCSA official suspected of negligence due to losses from temporary closure of metro's blue line

The deputy director of the Department of Transport Infrastructure of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) has been notified of suspicion of official negligence. His actions led to losses of UAH 164 million due to the closure of part of the metro's blue line.

Kyiv • August 13, 11:48 AM • 4896 views
Top official of the Ministry of Defense exposed for a bribe of $1.3 million for the construction of housing for the military

The acting head of the Central Territorial Department of the Ministry of Defense was exposed for extorting $1. 3 million. The funds were intended for facilitating victory in a competition for the development of a plot in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv.

Crimes and emergencies • August 12, 04:31 PM • 5060 views
Budget embezzlement, land schemes, declarative "amnesia": Kravchenko stated that 28 suspicions have been announced in Zhytomyr region

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported the discovery of abuses in Zhytomyr region, which led to 33. 1 million UAH in damages. Among the 28 suspects are heads of state institutions, contractors, and local government officials.

Crimes and emergencies • August 12, 03:39 PM • 3773 views
The Prosecutor General's Office is investigating five cases regarding the possible use of force by SBU employees against NABU detectives

The Prosecutor General's Office has opened 5 criminal proceedings regarding the possible use of force by SBU employees against NABU employees during searches on July 21. The proceedings were opened under Part 2 of Article 365 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Society • August 12, 09:44 AM • 3310 views
UAH 303 million in losses and 42 suspicions: Kravchenko spoke about uncovering large-scale schemes in Dnipropetrovsk regionVideo

Prosecutors in Dnipropetrovsk region reported suspicions to 42 individuals, including officials and executives. The total losses to the state amount to over UAH 303 million, with another UAH 2 million legalized through criminal means.

Crimes and emergencies • August 11, 04:08 PM • 3496 views
Schemes in the construction of fortifications, poor road repairs and more: Kravchenko announced 45 more suspicions to officials in Sumy and Rivne regions

Law enforcement officers announced 45 suspicions to officials in Sumy and Rivne regions. Damages to local budgets are estimated at UAH 40 million, unpaid taxes and undeclared property were discovered.

Politics • August 8, 01:51 PM • 6797 views
Large-scale abuses in military combat payments: Kravchenko announced the detention of 7 servicemen

Seven suspects have been detained, including deputy commanders of the military unit.

Society • August 8, 11:07 AM • 3295 views
Caused 233 million hryvnias in damages to the state: Kravchenko reported suspicions against 46 Kharkiv region officials

Among the suspects are deputies, doctors, educators, entrepreneurs, and rescuers, who are accused of abuses in the areas of defense, reconstruction, education, medicine, and demining.

Politics • August 7, 01:26 PM • 3796 views
Instead of working, they profited: Kravchenko announced the exposure of large-scale abuses by officials in Volyn and Prykarpattia

Large-scale abuses and bribery causing over UAH 125 million in damages to the state have been exposed in Ivano-Frankivsk and Volyn regions. Among the suspects are city mayors, deputies, and heads of state-owned enterprises.

Politics • August 6, 04:58 PM • 9558 views
"New quality of justice": Kravchenko announced full digitalization of the criminal processPhoto

The Prosecutor General's Office implements almost 200 measures within the framework of the law enforcement system reform.

Politics • August 6, 12:44 PM • 2530 views
Ordered a Grad strike on the center of Kherson: Russian artillery regiment commander Zharkov заочно received a life sentence

A Ukrainian court заочно sentenced Lieutenant Colonel Dmytro Zharkov to life imprisonment for a missile strike on Kherson in December 2022. The shelling killed 13 people, injured 60, and destroyed civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 01:30 PM • 3804 views
Prosecutor General Kravchenko discussed the launch of the Special Tribunal and free business operations with US representatives

The parties discussed the effectiveness of crime investigations and strengthening cybersecurity.

Politics • August 5, 09:45 AM • 2688 views