Ruslan Kravchenko

Ruslan Kravchenko began his work as Prosecutor General without bureaucratic introductions. He disclosed priorities, which include the fight against corruption, coordination of law enforcement agencies and control over budget funds, as well as the protection of business rights and the inevitability of punishment for war criminals.

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko clarified issues that attracted public attention concerning his official apartment and participation in the competition for the position of head of the NABU. He emphasized his right to official housing as a combatant and explained the circumstances of its privatization and subsequent sale.

On June 21, 2025, President of Ukraine Zelenskyy signed Decree No. 416/2025. By this decree, Ruslan Kravchenko was appointed Prosecutor General.

The reason for the proposed increase in prosecutor salaries is considered, and their activities, functional responsibilities, as well as comparisons with the salaries of anti-corruption bodies are analyzed.

In the list of Ukraine's most eligible bachelors are politicians, military personnel, entrepreneurs, athletes, and other famous personalities. All of them have achieved success and have influence in society.

The new Prosecutor General Kravchenko seeks to restore the parliament's trust in the Prosecutor's Office. He promises transparency, public reporting and no pressure on prosecutors and business.

Ruslan Kravchenko intends to ensure the collection of evidence for the International Criminal Court in The Hague regarding the crimes of Russia. He has 11 years of experience in the prosecutor's office.

Ruslan Kravchenko stated about the restoration of the role of the prosecutor's office, the return of trust and justice in every case. He promises the inevitability of punishment and the collection of evidence for The Hague.

The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. Prior to this, he headed the State Tax Service and the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.

Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the Prosecutor General's Office will respond to illegal actions of the TCC (Territorial Recruitment Centers). He also emphasized the continuation of the fight against corruption jointly with the NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine) and SAP (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office).

Ruslan Kravchenko stated that for the effective operation of the military prosecutor's office, personnel with experience and expertise are primarily needed. He emphasized the importance of attracting qualified specialists.

Ruslan Kravchenko stated that Russia has put him on the wanted list for his work on the Yanukovych case.

Ruslan Kravchenko stated that justice in criminal proceedings cannot depend on the formal conformity of the act to the article of the Criminal Code. It is necessary to take into account the life path of the person and the circumstances.

Ruslan Kravchenko announced the restoration of the role of the prosecutor's office as a coordinator of law enforcement agencies. Also among the priorities are justice, legality and documentation of Russian crimes.

The Law Enforcement Committee has recommended the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General. The vote in the Rada will take place immediately after the start of work.

The "Servant of the People" faction will gather for a meeting on June 17, where the candidacy of Ruslan Kravchenko for the position of Prosecutor General will be presented. The corresponding submission has already been received from the President.

A motion from President Zelenskyy to appoint Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. The Rada will consider this issue at the next plenary session.

In the first 5 months of 2025, local budgets of Ukraine were replenished by UAH 201 billion, which is 18. 4% more than last year. The largest revenues are personal income tax.

The State Tax Service of Ukraine presented the results of reforming the sphere of tax administration to the European Union. Ukraine is ready to work according to European rules.

The shadow economy in Ukraine reaches 50% of the market, which leads to budget losses of 800-900 billion hryvnias. The most profitable sectors are tobacco, alcohol, gadgets, the agricultural sector and the gambling business.

Thanks to the SFS measures and changes in the fiscal check, the number of registrars has increased. This contributes to the de-shadowing of the economy and ensures the payment of taxes.

Since the beginning of the year, the State Tax Service has conducted 16. 5 thousand inspections, revealing violations of UAH 692 million. The most frequent: lack of checks, unregistered employees, and lack of UCT ZED.

In the first 5 months of 2025, excise tax revenues to the state budget increased by 48. 7% compared to last year, amounting to UAH 69.7 billion. The overfulfillment of the plan is UAH 11.3 billion.

Ukraine celebrates the Day of Local Industry Workers and the International Day of Water Body Cleanup. Also today is World Parents' and Milk Day, and Cancer Survivor Day.

Millions of tons of electronic waste are generated worldwide every year, most of which is not recycled. The situation in Ukraine is worsened by the "gray" market, which blocks the creation of a transparent e-waste disposal system.

The Head of the State Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko, met with representatives of the U. S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC). They discussed VAT refunds, the first CRS results, and the execution of court decisions.

The State Tax Service warns about the mass distribution of fake e-mails with malicious software. It provides remote access to computers to attackers.

Ruslan Kravchenko and the IMF mission discussed the progress of the State Tax Service's benchmarks, the modernization of tax audit, and the implementation of a risk management system. Cooperation continues to transform the service.

UAH 55. 5 billion of VAT has already been reimbursed in Ukraine, which is UAH 10.8 billion more than last year. UAH 30.4 billion is being processed, but this is a normal working process, Kravchenko assures.

A Russian attack damaged the building of the State Tax Inspectorate in Mykolaiv region, where the largest Service Center is located. The explosive wave shattered windows, doors and damaged walls, but no people were injured.