Kravchenko Confirms Commitment to Case of Chernyshov and Emphasizes Support for State Prosecution
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko officially announced that he has no intention of transferring the case of former Vice Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity, Oleksiy Chernyshov, to the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP).
During a briefing on July 22, he emphasized that his stance remains unchanged regardless of political or legal changes, highlighting the importance of personally participating in court proceedings.
Kravchenko stated that he will attend the hearings related to this high-profile case and underscored the necessity of supporting the state’s prosecution efforts to ensure a fair trial.
He added that until the conclusion of the investigation, he will closely monitor its progress and court procedures, while urging prosecutors at district and regional levels to actively support the charges.
Prior to this, the Verkhovna Rada in second reading approved Bill №12414, which effectively reduces the independence of NABU and SAP by subordinating them directly to the Prosecutor General.
Meanwhile, leaders of the anti-corruption agencies appealed to President Zelensky not to sign the bill, but it was confirmed later that the president did sign it.
The background of the case involves suspicions of abuse of power and substantial illegal gains by Chernyshov, leading to his detention and a bail of over 120 million hryvnias.
Although the High Anti-Corruption Court did not suspend his position, the political and legal implications remain significant, and the case continues to unfold.
The high stakes and political importance make this one of the most prominent cases in Ukrainian justice today.