Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree dismissing Ruslan Kravchenko as prosecutor general. The decree is dated September 15, 2026.
The decision is set out in presidential decree No. 932/2026.
“Dismiss Ruslan Andriyovych Kravchenko from the post of Prosecutor General,” the document states.
Earlier on September 15, the Verkhovna Rada backed resolution No. 16064 giving its consent to Kravchenko’s dismissal. A total of 317 lawmakers voted in favor.
On September 14, Zelenskyy urged lawmakers to immediately support the prosecutor general’s dismissal.
Before the vote, Kravchenko said he respected the president’s constitutional right to submit a motion for his dismissal and would abide by the decision, but stressed that the final decision had to be made by parliament.
“I am grateful to the Verkhovna Rada for its trust and will respectfully accept any decision it makes regarding my dismissal today. But it must be a decision of parliament — not an order from the President,” Kravchenko said.
Reuters previously reported that the conflict between Ukraine’s law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies could damage the country’s image in the West. The outlet noted that the confrontation involving NABU and SAPO was unfolding as Ukraine remained dependent on international financial support and pursued EU membership talks.
What is known about Kravchenko’s conflict with NABU and SAPO
Kravchenko’s conflict with NABU and SAPO escalated after the “Carthage” special operation. On September 4, the anti-corruption agencies searched the Prosecutor General’s Office and Kravchenko’s home, and later announced suspicion against Prosecutor General’s Office official Serhii Kropyva. According to investigators, he protected fraudulent call centers, received millions of hryvnias in return and laundered the proceeds, while also maintaining close ties with Kravchenko. The prosecutor general denied any involvement.
Kravchenko subsequently dismissed Kropyva. On September 7, he initially said he had no intention of resigning, but several hours after meeting the president he submitted his resignation. He nevertheless continued carrying out the duties of prosecutor general because his dismissal required parliament’s approval following a presidential submission.
On September 14, Kravchenko said he had signed a notice of suspicion against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos over alleged extortion of a bribe and document forgery, as well as against a “person close to the head of SAPO” over alleged influence on High Anti-Corruption Court judges, an offer of an improper benefit and assistance in evading mobilization. According to Kravchenko, those proceedings were the reason for Operation “Carthage”, which he alleged was aimed at gaining access to case materials involving NABU and SAPO officials.
That same day, Kravchenko arranged a five-day official trip to France and left Ukraine in an official vehicle.
NABU and SAPO described Kravchenko’s actions as an “unprecedented information attack”. Kryvonos said he had not been formally served with a notice of suspicion. Later, the Prosecutor General’s Office said neither Kryvonos nor the “person close to the head of SAPO” had been notified of suspicion in accordance with the law, and said statements to the contrary were “devoid of legal meaning”.
Zelenskyy then said there was only one path left for Kravchenko — dismissal — suspended him from his duties and submitted a motion to parliament seeking his removal.
