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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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Justice served: Prosecutor General Kravchenko reacts to court's decision to arrest director Bilous

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reacted to the court's decision to arrest Andriy Bilous, the former artistic director of the Young Theater, who is suspected of sexual assault against female students. Kravchenko emphasized that "justice has been served" after the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv remanded Bilous in custody without the possibility of bail.

Crimes and emergencies • October 22, 02:22 PM • 2680 views
Suspicion of sexual assault against female students: court arrests scandalous director Bilous

The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv ruled to remand Andriy Bilous, former artistic director of the Young Theater, in custody without the possibility of bail. He is suspected of sexual assault against female students.

Society • October 22, 12:50 PM • 10662 views
Court continued the selection of a pre-trial measure for director Bilous in a closed sessionPhoto

The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv is considering a motion for a pre-trial measure for Andriy Bilous, former artistic director of the Young Theater, who is suspected of sexual violence. The prosecution insists on detention without the possibility of bail.

Society • October 22, 11:19 AM • 3072 views
Election of a pre-trial restraint for director Bilous: the court adjourned the session until tomorrowPhoto

The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv postponed the consideration of the petition for the election of a pre-trial restraint for the former artistic director of the Young Theater, Andriy Bilous, until October 22. The prosecution demands detention without bail for the suspect in sexual violence against female students.

Society • October 21, 02:52 PM • 3610 views
"Every crime will have consequences": Prosecutor General Kravchenko reacted to the case of former director of "Molodyy Teatr" Bilous

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the filing of a motion for a pre-trial restraint against Andriy Bilous, former director of "Molodyy Teatr", who has been charged with sexual violence. The lecturer is accused of crimes under Articles 152 and 153 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • October 21, 09:30 AM • 3040 views
"My reaction will be tough": Kravchenko assured that prosecutors who abuse power will face severe accountability

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that he is monitoring the issue of law enforcement officers' accountability for groundless criminal cases against entrepreneurs, using a polygraph to check employees. He also proposed that the Rada consider BEB analytical products as documents, which will accelerate the response to business complaints through the "StopPressure" portal.

Economy • October 16, 05:53 PM • 9946 views
"No one in Ukraine has done this": Kravchenko revealed the scale of criminal proceedings closures against businesses

The Prosecutor General's Office closed 8,000 criminal proceedings out of 23,000 against businesses in less than three months. This was the result of an audit conducted according to three criteria, which included examinations by both the prosecution and the defense.

Economy • October 16, 03:32 PM • 115349 views
Molested and raped underage sister: man in Lviv region gets 10 years in prison

A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for molesting and raping his underage cousin. The perpetrator was exposed thanks to a doctor during a routine examination of the child.

Society • October 16, 12:03 PM • 3393 views
Prosecutor General briefed EU delegation on child protection and transitional justice effortsPhoto

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko informed the European Union delegation about the work on child protection and the implementation of transitional justice in Ukraine. The partners expressed their readiness to join the development of a systemic project.

Society • October 14, 11:26 AM • 4340 views
Murder on the funicular in Kyiv: man sentenced to life imprisonment files appeal

The former UDO employee, sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a young man on the funicular, has filed an appeal.

Society • October 14, 09:45 AM • 3838 views
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Life imprisonment for child murder and rape: MP Nekliudov supported the Prosecutor General's initiative and promises to convince colleagues of its correctness

People's Deputy Vladlen Nekliudov supported Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko's initiative for mandatory life imprisonment for child murder and rape. He will convince his colleagues in the Verkhovna Rada to support this proposal, considering it a preventive measure.

Society • October 13, 04:59 PM • 37145 views
Life imprisonment only: Prosecutor General calls on law enforcement committee to toughen penalties for those who take lives or rape childrenVideo

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko appealed to the Verkhovna Rada with a proposal to toughen criminal liability for the murder and rape of children, demanding life imprisonment. He emphasized the injustice of the current legislation, which provides for up to 15 years in prison for such crimes.

Society • October 13, 01:46 PM • 13897 views
European Union allocates the first 10 million euros for the Special Tribunal on Russia's crimesVideo

The European Union is allocating 10 million euros to the Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This is intended to ensure that those responsible for crimes of aggression are held accountable.

Politics • October 13, 09:53 AM • 3045 views
In Zakarpattia, the prosecutor's office demands in court to oblige "Forests of Ukraine" to establish protected status for 527 hectares of primeval forests

Zakarpattia prosecutors have appealed to the court with a demand to oblige the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" to grant protected status to 527 hectares of primeval forests, which constitute a unique natural heritage of the Carpathians.

Crimes and emergencies • October 13, 08:05 AM • 2774 views
Kravchenko: two large drug trafficking networks uncovered, one of them involved children in crimesVideo

One of the drug networks, consisting of 29 people, included five minors who sold the dangerous drug "kratom," the effect of which is 10 times stronger than morphine.

Society • October 11, 12:31 PM • 7781 views
Committed sexual acts against a 6-year-old girl: man received 11 years in prison

A 52-year-old man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for committing sexual acts against a 6-year-old child. He pleaded not guilty but was taken into custody in the courtroom.

Society • October 9, 10:08 AM • 2748 views
Sentences for Russian military personnel and restoration of trust in prosecutor's offices: Prosecutor General delivered a lecture to law faculty students

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko delivered a lecture to students of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, where he discussed suspicions and sentences for Russian military personnel. He also spoke about simplifying bureaucracy in prosecutor's offices and restoring trust in the system.

Politics • October 8, 04:25 PM • 6118 views
Evasion of 27 million UAH in rent payments for subsoil use: director of mining enterprise to be tried in Vinnytsia region

The indictment against the former director of "Vinnytsia Quarry Management" Andriy Nesterenko has been sent to court. He is suspected of organizing a scheme to evade rent payments for subsoil use totaling over 27 million UAH.

Economy • October 7, 12:32 PM • 2894 views
Prosecutor General on the month of "StopPressure": 12 businesses got results - violations eliminated

During a month of operation of the "StopPressure" portal, 12 businesses received results, and violations were eliminated. In total, 44 appeals were received, 28 of which have already been reviewed.

Economy • October 7, 08:21 AM • 3097 views
"Responsibility for the crime of aggression must reach the highest leaders of the Russian Federation": Kravchenko discussed the work of the Special Tribunal in London and The Hague

Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko, during his visits to London and The Hague, emphasized the need to bring the highest leaders of the Russian Federation to justice for the crime of aggression. He discussed issues of the Special Tribunal, extradition, asset forfeiture, and sanctions circumvention.

War in Ukraine • October 6, 09:57 AM • 3017 views
Atrocities in Bucha: Kravchenko announced his intention to identify as many Russian soldiers as possible responsible for the killings

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced his intention to identify as many Russian soldiers as possible responsible for the killings in Bucha. He emphasized that war criminals will be held accountable with the support of international partners.

War in Ukraine • September 28, 03:27 PM • 4590 views
Prosecutor General Kravchenko discussed with the Swiss Ambassador strengthening cooperation on extradition issues

Strengthening international cooperation remains one of the key areas of work for the Prosecutor General's Office.

Politics • September 26, 12:21 PM • 5289 views
Boy's death at football camp: court denied motion to apply pre-trial detention to coach

The court denied the application of a pre-trial measure to the coach in the case of the death of 10-year-old Vanya Honcharuk, who drowned at a football camp. The boy's mother expressed shock and surprise at the court's decision, as the accused remains without restrictions.

Society • September 25, 01:56 PM • 2955 views
"An end to years of impunity": Kravchenko announced suspicions in 178 cases of serious traffic accidents

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the declaration of suspicions in 178 criminal proceedings regarding serious traffic accidents, the investigation of which lasted more than 3-5 years. As a result of these accidents, 69 people died, including 3 children, and 99 suffered serious injuries, including 9 children.

Society • September 25, 12:59 PM • 3356 views
"It will be quick": Kravchenko on the reaction to reports of pressure on business through the "StopPressure" portal

The "StopPressure" portal was launched on September 2 to protect honest businesses from illegal pressure.

Economy • September 24, 08:34 AM • 3528 views
No agreements with prosecutors are possible: Kravchenko told how many suspicions were served for illegal mining

Since June, prosecutors have submitted 47 indictments to court in cases of illegal subsoil extraction.

Politics • September 24, 08:21 AM • 10124 views
"This verdict is about restoring trust in the justice system": Kravchenko on life imprisonment for former UDO employee Kosov

Former UDO employee Kosov was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Maksym Materukhin and sentenced to life imprisonment. Prosecutor General Kravchenko emphasized that this verdict restores trust in justice and the inevitability of punishment for crimes against children.

Crimes and emergencies • September 22, 02:21 PM • 2770 views
Prosecutor General on Judge Tandyr's case: we will consider and study the issue (updated)

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that he would consider and study the case of former judge Oleksiy Tandyr, who is accused of a fatal road accident.

Politics • September 22, 01:46 PM • 2642 views
"We have a strong position": Kravchenko announced readiness for appeal in the case of the teenager's murder on the funicular

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced the prosecution's readiness for an appeal in the case of the murder of a teenager on the capital's funicular. The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv sentenced former UDO employee Artem Kosov to life imprisonment for the murder of a 16-year-old boy.

Society • September 22, 01:36 PM • 4802 views
"Everyone who killed or raped a child should get life imprisonment" - Prosecutor General Kravchenko on Kosov's sentence

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized that everyone who committed murder or rape of a minor should receive life imprisonment. He made this statement after the announcement of the verdict against Kosov, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a teenager on the funicular.

Society • September 22, 01:03 PM • 4175 views