Large-scale corruption schemes have been exposed in Kyiv Oblast, resulting in losses of almost 48. 375 million hryvnias. Among the 29 suspects are deputies, officials, and heads of communal enterprises involved in manipulations with land, tariffs, forests, medicine, roads, communal property, and grants.
Lybidska metro station in Kyiv has been temporarily closed to passengers due to the discovery of a suspicious object. Trains are passing the station without stopping, and an explosive ordnance disposal team has been called to the scene.
Large-scale abuse schemes have been uncovered in Khmelnytskyi and Bukovyna, causing over UAH 33 million in damages to the state budget and revealing undeclared assets worth over UAH 30 million. In total, 11 searches were conducted and 23 suspicions were announced against officials.
In Lviv region, large-scale schemes for embezzling budget funds totaling UAH 51 million were exposed, in which 18 people received suspicions. Among the suspects are officials of local self-government bodies, communal enterprises, and heads of contracting companies.
The Odesa region prosecutor's office uncovered systemic abuses by officials that led to budget losses of UAH 6. 3 million and environmental damage of almost UAH 200 million. Among the crimes identified are illegal sand extraction from the Danube, embezzlement of state enterprise funds, and misuse of budget allocations.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced suspicions against two representatives of the prosecutor's office: the deputy head of the Chernihiv regional prosecutor's office and the former first deputy head of the Cherkasy prosecutor's office.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko ordered to open criminal proceedings regarding bodily harm inflicted on NABU detectives during searches. Investigative actions have already begun, all participants in the process are being interrogated.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko explained that urgent searches are allowed only to preserve life, health, or in cases of treason, which is part of law No. 12414. This innovation is aimed at protecting businesses from abuses by law enforcement agencies.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko will hold a meeting with G7 ambassadors in August to discuss the Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada must adopt changes regarding in absentia proceedings and war crimes to harmonize legislation with the EU.
Work is underway on an expanded partial agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for Russia's crimes of aggression. It is expected to begin its activities at the end of this year. The Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe on the establishment of this tribunal.
In the case of MP Fedir Khrystenko, suspected of high treason, materials regarding the transfer of data to Russia and possible influence on NABU, as well as involvement in the oligarch Boholyubov's departure, are being investigated.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko announced the appointment of additional examinations in the case of the flooding of the capital's subway. This will allow obtaining new evidence and assessing the actions of officials that led to the emergency.
More than 400 people have been interrogated in the fraud case involving fundraising for spinal muscular atrophy treatment. Of the UAH 100 million collected by Nazariy Husakov, UAH 2 million are mentioned in the suspicion due to 337 victims refusing to press charges.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced a review of NABU's criminal proceedings to determine their compliance with its jurisdiction. He noted that some cases that have been dormant for years may be transferred to other law enforcement agencies to complete the investigation.
Prosecutors of the Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office have notified five high-ranking officers of the Russian Armed Forces, who coordinated the terror in Kherson region, of suspicion. They are accused of systematic shelling of residential areas, schools, hospitals, and critical infrastructure, which led to the death of 113 civilians, including three children.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced a meeting with President Zelenskyy and heads of law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the heads of law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies, including Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, to discuss the work of the departments after the adoption of legislative changes. The participants agreed on a joint action plan to strengthen Ukraine and ensure justice.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that NABU is not subordinate to him, and SAP remains a department of the Prosecutor General's Office. He also promised not to take the case of former minister Chernyshov from SAP, which is investigating it.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed law No. 12414, which regulates the activities of NABU and SAPO. The document grants the Prosecutor General the right to give instructions to pre-trial investigation bodies, including NABU and SAPO, as well as access to their materials.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko explained why cases of traffic accidents appeared among criminal proceedings against NABU employees. He emphasized that everyone is equal before the law and cited examples of cases where employees of the prosecutor's office and NABU caused traffic accidents with victims.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko commented on the legislative changes that allow for faster recruitment of prosecutors without competition and internship during martial law. He also noted that urgent business searches are possible only to protect life and health of people.
SBU Head Vasyl Maliuk announced the priority of combating Russian agents, particularly in NABU, where on July 21, a "mole" and head of interregional departments were detained. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko confirmed the legality of the collected evidence, and G7 representatives received comprehensive answers regarding the special operation.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka stated that Ukraine remains committed to an effective anti-corruption policy and international obligations, commenting on the Verkhovna Rada's decision regarding NABU and SAP. He emphasized that success in the fight against corruption lies in effective sentences, trust within the system, and the joint work of agencies.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the SBU Vasyl Malyuk, and Director of the SBI Oleksiy Sukhachov met with G7 representatives to discuss the recent special operation to neutralize Russian influence on NABU. International partners received exhaustive answers regarding the fight against corruption and Russian agents.
An official of the branch of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" has been served with a suspicion notice due to the large-scale felling of almost 3,400 trees in the Carpathians, which caused damages amounting to 55. 8 million hryvnias. His actions are qualified as official negligence that led to grave consequences.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 8194/USD, which means a devaluation of 6 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.79/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.49/PLN.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko revealed details of the National Security and Defense Council's decision on a moratorium on business inspections, emphasizing targeted control and digitalization. The prosecutor's office has already closed 30% of cases against entrepreneurs, and new proceedings will only be approved by the Prosecutor General or heads of regional prosecutor's offices.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko proposed a transparent system to ensure integrity in the work of law enforcement in economic cases. President Zelenskyy expects quick adoption of relevant legislative changes.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced investigative actions in SE "Forests of Ukraine". This comes amid recent suspicions against the former head of the "Forests of Ukraine" branch for illicit enrichment of UAH 44 million and top officials in a case involving UAH 8 million.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko personally supports the prosecution in the case of prosecutor's office employee Andriy Molochko, who hit a woman in Kyiv.
