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Ukraine dismisses prosecutor general Kravchenko after anti-corruption raids
Ukraine's parliament voted 317–0 on September 15 to dismiss Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, following his resignation and a clash between his office and anti-corruption agencies. After NABU and SAPO raided the Prosecutor General's Office on corruption charges, Kravchenko issued indictments against the NABU director before leaving the country, prompting President Zelensky to seek his removal.
Quick Facts
- NABU and SAPO launched operation "Carthage" against alleged criminal organization in Prosecutor General's Office
- Kravchenko submitted resignation
- Kravchenko issued indictment against NABU Director Krivonos
- Kravchenko left Ukraine
- Zelensky submitted dismissal motion to parliament
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Ukraine's parliament voted on September 15 to dismiss Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, who had served in the role since June 2025. The decision followed Kravchenko's resignation on September 7 and a series of escalating accusations between anti-corruption agencies and the prosecutor general's office.
On September 4, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) launched an operation code-named "Carthage" targeting an alleged criminal organization within the Prosecutor General's Office. According to the investigation, the organization allegedly provided protection for fraudulent call centers and engaged in money laundering. A deputy head of a department in the Prosecutor General's Office, identified as Sergey Kropiva, was arrested. Searches were conducted at Kravchenko's residence and other locations. Kravchenko was not officially named as a suspect in the case.
On September 14, hours before Zelensky submitted the dismissal motion, Kravchenko issued an indictment against NABU Director Semyon Krivonos and a person close to SAPO head Alexander Klymenko. Kravchenko alleged that Krivonos had forged official documents, received unlawful benefits on a large scale, and engaged in fictitious adoption to avoid liability in court. He also accused the anti-corruption bodies of seizing materials from criminal proceedings involving their own employees during the operation. NABU and SAPO stated they had not received these indictments and denied Kravchenko's assertions, characterizing his actions as a systemic attack on independent institutions.
After issuing the indictment, Kravchenko left Ukraine, stating he was on a business trip and planned to brief international partners. President Zelensky responded by submitting a dismissal motion to the Verkhovna Rada and signing a decree removing Kravchenko from office under powers granted during martial law. Parliament voted 317 in favor of the dismissal, with zero votes against. Kravchenko, currently in France, had previously urged lawmakers to make their own decision amid allegations they faced pressure.
The incident reflects broader tensions in Ukraine over anti-corruption institutions. Sources describe competing narratives: Kravchenko portrayed the operation as a political attack aimed at undermining independent prosecutors, while anti-corruption bodies and Zelensky's administration presented the dismissal as necessary to preserve institutional integrity.
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Why This Matters
Ukraine's dismissal of its Prosecutor General marks an escalation in institutional conflict between anti-corruption agencies and the prosecutorial office, affecting the operational independence and coordination of law enforcement bodies central to EU accession benchmarks and IMF program oversight. The 317–0 parliamentary vote and presidential decree invocation of martial law powers raise questions about checks on executive authority during wartime. Ongoing disputes over evidence handling, indictment issuance, and accusations of institutional sabotage may delay investigations into alleged organized crime and money laundering within the prosecutor's office, with measurable impact on Ukraine's anti-corruption ratings and donor confidence.
Timeline & Sources
Sep 4, 2026
WireNABU and SAPO announce operation "Carthage" against alleged criminal organization in Prosecutor General's Office; searches conducted including at Kravchenko's residence
Sep 7, 2026
WireKravchenko submits resignation
Sep 14, 2026
WireZelensky submits dismissal motion to parliament; signs decree removing Kravchenko under martial law powers
Sep 15, 2026
WireVerkhovna Rada votes 317–0 to dismiss Kravchenko as Prosecutor General
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Sources
- Увольнение генпрокурора Украины Кравченко: пять главных вопросов о скандале с прослушкой, крышеванием и «командировкой» в ПарижBBCMediaSep 15, 2026
- IN BRIEF: What we know about scandal surrounding firing of Ukraine’s Prosecutor GeneraltassMediaSep 14, 2026
- Ukrainian parliament ousts prosecutor generalxinhuaMediaSep 15, 2026
- Parliament votes to remove Ukraine’s prosecutor generaltassMediaSep 15, 2026
- Верховная Рада поддержала снятие Кравченко с поста генпрокурораРадио СвободаMediaSep 15, 2026
- Зеленский подписал указ об отстранении генпрокурора Украины Руслана КравченкоMeduzaMediaSep 15, 2026
- Zelensky dismisses Kravchenko as prosecutor generaltassMediaSep 15, 2026