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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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"Competitive wars" involving law enforcement: how the aviation business and defense contracts came under attack

The competitive struggle between Ukrainian airlines escalated into real "wars" involving law enforcement, leading to arrests of equipment, searches, and blocking of defense contract execution. This situation threatens to disrupt state orders and destroy part of the production capacities of the Ukrainian aviation business, which continues to operate even during the war.

Society • November 4, 06:30 AM • 79398 views
Achieving justice is a joint effort of states, investigators, and journalists: Prosecutor General after meeting with media in LithuaniaPhoto

Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized the importance of international cooperation in investigating Russian war crimes. He noted that Lithuania was one of the first to join the joint investigative team, and its decision to prosecute a suspected war criminal is historic.

Politics • October 31, 06:34 PM • 4574 views
Ukraine will ask Lithuania to extradite a Ukrainian who fought on the side of the Russian Federation and is suspected of treason - Kravchenko

Ukraine will appeal to Lithuania with a request for the extradition of its citizen, who fought on the side of the Russian Federation, committed war crimes and committed treason. The man is currently in Lithuania, said Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko.

Politics • October 31, 01:56 PM • 5542 views
The man was a civilian and did not participate in hostilities: Kravchenko on the Lithuanian citizen tortured by Russian military

Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the Lithuanian citizen, who was tortured by a Russian serviceman in Melitopol, was not a military person and did not participate in hostilities. Ukraine handed over the Russian serviceman to Lithuania for criminal prosecution for war crimes.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 01:33 PM • 3408 views
Prosecutor General Kravchenko: Ukraine received evidence of the murder of another Lithuanian by Russian military, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated the killers

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced that evidence had been obtained and Russian military personnel who killed another Lithuanian citizen had been eliminated. Earlier, Ukraine handed over a Russian serviceman to a foreign state for torture, including that of a Lithuanian.

War in Ukraine • October 31, 12:55 PM • 3547 views
First extradition of a Russian serviceman, Special Tribunal, and coordination of further steps: Kravchenko summarized his visit to Lithuania

Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko summarized his visit to Lithuania, the main purpose of which was the first-ever extradition of a Russian serviceman for war crimes. He held meetings with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and Prosecutor General Nida Grunskienė to coordinate further steps in the field of justice.

Politics • October 31, 12:24 PM • 3593 views
"Historic event": Kravchenko announced the first case of a Russian serviceman being handed over to a foreign state for trialVideo

Ukraine has handed over a Russian serviceman to Lithuania for criminal prosecution for war crimes. The suspect has been taken into custody and faces life imprisonment.

Politics • October 31, 10:52 AM • 18719 views
Former Odesa Mayor Trukhanov on the suspicion: "This situation came as a surprise to me"

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.

Politics • October 29, 01:36 PM • 2955 views
"This is not about negligence, but about criminal negligence": Prosecutor General Kravchenko confirmed suspicion against TrukhanovVideo

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.

Politics • October 29, 06:50 AM • 55898 views
15 years in prison: Dnipro toughens sentence for man who stabbed teenager on playground

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.

Society • October 27, 02:12 PM • 4692 views
Helped her cohabitant rape her own daughter: the woman will be tried, prosecutors will insist on the harshest punishment

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.

Crimes and emergencies • October 23, 12:30 PM • 5715 views
From the coordinating role of the prosecutor's office and staff shortages to business protection: Prosecutor General Kravchenko delivered his second open lecture to studentsVideo

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.

Society • October 22, 04:42 PM • 3963 views
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 • 2884 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 • 11088 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 • 3547 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 • 4022 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 • 3251 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 • 10084 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 • 115881 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 • 3659 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 • 4539 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 • 4058 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 • 37320 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 • 14087 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 • 3179 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 • 2919 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 • 8339 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 • 2941 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 • 6537 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 • 3138 views