Former Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov called the serving of the suspicion "a complete surprise," stating that the tragedy after the downpour was a natural disaster that exceeded the capabilities of the city's infrastructure. He emphasized that he is not avoiding responsibility, but the problem of drainage in Odesa requires billions in investment and state support.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko confirmed the notice of suspicion against the former mayor of Odesa. He is accused of criminal negligence that led to the death of nine people in Odesa.
The Court of Appeal in Dnipro toughened the sentence for a man who causelessly stabbed a teenager on a playground to 15 years in prison. The boy died in the hospital after two stab wounds to the abdomen.
In Kyiv Oblast, a woman will be tried for helping her cohabitant systematically rape her underage daughter. She forced the girl to remain silent and took intimate photos for the man.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko met with students of the Law Institute of KNEU, where issues of establishing justice were discussed. The event covered topics ranging from the coordinating role of the prosecutor's office and staff shortages to the investigation of war crimes and preparations for a Special Tribunal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The former UDO employee, sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a young man on the funicular, has filed an appeal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Strengthening international cooperation remains one of the key areas of work for the Prosecutor General's Office.
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.
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.
The "StopPressure" portal was launched on September 2 to protect honest businesses from illegal pressure.
