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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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In Bucha, 900 war crimes were recorded during the occupation, specific Russian military units identified - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Over 11,000 war crimes were recorded in the Bucha district, and the 234th Russian regiment was identified. 29 people have been convicted for the murders of civilians and children.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 03:40 PM • 4779 views
Four years after the de-occupation of Bucha - 124 of the most audacious crimes uncovered, 97 suspects identified in the Russian occupation forcesPhoto

Law enforcement officers identified 97 suspects in murders and tortures in the city. 98.3% of the deceased and over 2,500 Russian military personnel have been identified.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 07:17 AM • 4855 views
Punishment for every Russian executioner - Prosecutor General Kravchenko made a statement on the anniversary of the Bucha massacreVideo

Prosecutor General Kravchenko promises to bring to justice those involved in the crimes in Bucha. Hundreds of individuals have already been identified and dozens of verdicts have been handed down.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 06:18 AM • 4214 views
The Prosecutor General's Office closed more than 9,000 criminal cases against businesses - Kravchenko on business ombudsmanPhoto

Following an audit of 23,000 proceedings, more than 9,000 cases were closed. Entrepreneurs were returned UAH 31 million and equipment through the StopPressure platform.

Economy • March 30, 02:59 PM • 4645 views
Ex-Minister Solskyi remanded in custody for grain fraud - Kravchenko

The court ordered Mykola Solskyi to be held in custody or pay bail of UAH 63. 7 million. He is suspected of attempting to sell 7,000 tons of non-existent corn.

Politics • March 28, 05:19 PM • 52149 views
Two prosecutors have been notified of suspicion of attempted fraud; one has already been taken into custody and a bail of UAH 6 million has been set - Prosecutor General

Officials of the Brovary prosecutor's office are suspected of attempted fraud and intimidating a businessman to obtain a bribe. The court set bail at UAH 6 million.

Crimes and emergencies • March 27, 04:28 PM • 4571 views
Prosecutor General announced the exposure of a grain scheme worth 63 million - three suspects have already been identified, including former minister SolskyiPhoto

The organizers sold 7,000 tons of non-existent corn using forged documents. The damages amount to UAH 63.7 million, and the suspects have been notified of suspicion.

Economy • March 27, 12:56 PM • 7778 views
Two prosecutors in Kyiv region exposed for offering to "resolve an issue" for an entrepreneur for $50,000 - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Two prosecutors were exposed attempting to extort a bribe from an entrepreneur by fabricating a threat of land plot seizure. A pre-trial investigation is currently underway.

Crimes and emergencies • March 26, 05:25 PM • 14228 views
Not just house arrest - Prosecutor General announced details of Gusakov's pre-trial detention

The suspect in the embezzlement of donations for SMA treatment was placed under night house arrest. Nazariy Husakov is obliged to surrender his passport and remain in Lviv.

Society • March 26, 01:55 PM • 5334 views
None of the arguments shook the conclusions of the court of first instance - Prosecutor General on the confirmation in appeal of Kosov's life sentence for the murder of a teenager on the funicularPhoto

The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the life sentence for the murder of a teenager. The defense's appeal regarding the reclassification of the crime was rejected.

Crimes and emergencies • March 25, 04:55 PM • 4320 views
Life sentence for the murder of 16-year-old Maksym Materukhin on the funicular - Court of Appeal upholds verdict

The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the life sentence for Artem Kosov for the murder of a teenager. The tragedy occurred at the funicular station in April 2024.

Crimes and emergencies • March 25, 02:29 PM • 3416 views
Fundraising for Husakov - Prosecutor General announced the return and change of suspicion for Lviv resident, prosecution requests house arrestPhoto

The suspect returned to Ukraine, where he was served with an updated notice of suspicion. The number of victims has increased to 96 people, and the amount of damages to UAH 2 million.

Society • March 25, 09:11 AM • 4552 views
Poland extradited to Ukraine a suspect in the rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl and the murder of her mother - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

A man suspected of murdering his ex-wife and stepdaughter in occupied Kherson has been extradited from Poland. The court chose a preventive measure for the defendant in the form of detention.

Crimes and emergencies • March 24, 08:16 AM • 6119 views
Suspect in Bucha double explosion terror attack detained - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Law enforcement officers detained a 20-year-old man for remotely detonating two devices in Bucha. Two law enforcement officers were injured in the morning explosions.

Crimes and emergencies • March 23, 10:40 AM • 17091 views
Collecting evidence of Russian attacks on infrastructure will be a priority for 2026 - Prosecutor General Kravchenko held an operational meeting in KharkivPhoto

Over 113,000 proceedings have been registered in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions. Collecting evidence of attacks on infrastructure will be a priority for 2026.

Society • March 20, 03:38 PM • 5093 views
JIT mandate for "Ukraine Case" extended for another two years - KravchenkoPhoto

Prosecutor General Kravchenko signed a document extending the work of the JIT in Kharkiv. The group is investigating Russian war crimes and the deportation of Ukrainian children.

Society • March 20, 11:25 AM • 4799 views
Former MP Zhevago served with suspicion notice and interrogated in Paris - Prosecutor General KravchenkoPhoto

The former MP is accused of creating a criminal organization and siphoning off funds from Finance and Credit Bank. Damages to the state and depositors exceed UAH 519 million.

Crimes and emergencies • March 19, 06:55 PM • 31064 views
After large-scale inspections, 385 children removed from dangerous living conditions, and 392 proceedings initiated - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

The prosecutor's office inspected the upbringing conditions of 52,000 children in institutions and families. Cases of cruel treatment and misuse of state funds were revealed.

Society • March 19, 09:02 AM • 5270 views
First successful case of extradition of a Russian citizen at Ukraine's request - Prosecutor General Kravchenko on the Polish court's decision regarding Butyagin

The Warsaw court allowed the extradition of the Hermitage curator for illegal excavations in occupied Crimea. The Russian's actions caused 200 million hryvnias in damages to the Myrmekion site.

Crimes and emergencies • March 18, 04:35 PM • 46147 views
Fraudsters defrauded EU citizens of €300,000 in a call center scheme with "drops"; they were exposed as part of an international cyber operation - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Two Ukrainians defrauded Latvian citizens through a call center, posing as investment and bank employees. The perpetrators have already been notified of suspicion.

Crimes and emergencies • March 18, 08:42 AM • 3748 views
Ukraine and Spain to create joint investigative group to probe Portnov's murder - Prosecutor General KravchenkoPhoto

Prosecutor General Kravchenko discussed the extradition of criminals and the investigation into the murder of Andriy Portnov in Spain. The parties will create a joint investigative group (JIT).

Politics • March 17, 04:45 PM • 46276 views
SBU officials who demanded hundreds of thousands of dollars for "peaceful business operations" have been served with suspicions - Prosecutor General KravchenkoPhoto

Deputy heads of SBU departments organized a scheme of extortion from entrepreneurs. Those detained for bribery face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.

Crimes and emergencies • March 17, 01:54 PM • 3761 views
Three more individuals have been served with suspicion in the case of the deportation of 213 Ukrainian children to Russia - KravchenkoPhoto

Three collaborators received suspicion for the forced removal of children to the Russian Federation in 2022. 78 pupils have already been illegally transferred for upbringing into Russian families.

Society • March 17, 11:22 AM • 5426 views
In Dnipropetrovsk region, military unit officials were caught in fortification schemes worth 14 million - Prosecutor General KravchenkoPhoto

In Dnipropetrovsk region, two schemes of embezzlement of funds for fortifications through price overestimation were exposed. Five individuals, led by a colonel, have been notified of suspicion.

Society • March 13, 08:09 AM • 4847 views
More than 20 individuals have been charged with the deportation of Ukrainian children, others involved are being identified - Prosecutor General Kravchenko

The UN has recognized the deportation of Ukrainian children as a crime against humanity. Ukrainian law enforcement has already notified more than 20 involved individuals of suspicion.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 03:52 PM • 4434 views
Justice for Maksym Materukhin: Prosecutor General revealed details of the appeal hearing in the funicular murder case

In the Kyiv Court of Appeal, the defense initiated a review of evidence in the Maksym Materukhin case. The prosecution demands to uphold the life sentence.

Kyiv • March 11, 07:00 PM • 6189 views
Murder of Andriy Parubiy - case sent to court, detainee faces life imprisonmentPhotoVideo

The investigation has completed its inquiry into the murder of former Verkhovna Rada Speaker Andriy Parubiy. The indictment against the 53-year-old suspect has already been sent to court.

Society • March 11, 09:10 AM • 42855 views
Iranian general suspected of helping Russia launch 'Shahed' production - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

General Abdollah Mehrabi helped Russia establish the production of Shahed-136 and trained the occupiers. In two years, the enemy received over 13,000 UAVs worth $324 million.

War in Ukraine • March 10, 02:19 PM • 4118 views
Director of an enterprise in Kyiv received a notice of suspicion for cooperating with the Russian side for one million euros, circumventing sanctions - Prosecutor General

The head of the enterprise purchased Russian equipment through Belarus, circumventing sanctions. The suspect was detained in Kyiv and taken into custody without the right to bail.

Kyiv • March 10, 09:19 AM • 5081 views
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the pre-trial detention measure for Ukrainian Air Force Logistics Commander Ukrainets

The court upheld the pre-trial detention measure in the form of detention with an alternative bail of UAH 7 million. Andriy Ukrainets is suspected of corruption schemes.

Society • March 9, 02:34 PM • 3365 views