Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns after corruption allegations as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv – Europe live
Ukraine's prosecutor general, Ruslan Kravchenko, has resigned following corruption allegations, while Russia has resumed missile strikes on Kyiv. The attacks have caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure and resulted in casualties.
Why it matters
The combination of internal political instability and renewed military aggression poses a significant threat to Ukraine's stability during the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Ruslan Kravchenko, resigned from his post over corruption accusations that saw anti-graft officers search his offices at the weekend as part of investigations into illegal call centres, AFP reported.
Prosecutor general of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko attends a press conference in Kyiv. In a statement, Ruslav Kravchenko has denied he was involved in the alleged scheme, and said his resignation was a “political decision” as he wanted to avoid his position being used “as an instrument of political confrontation.”
The latest political crisis comes as Russia has resumed its attacks on Kyiv after a brief pause over the weekend intended to facilitate peace talks with senior US representatives.
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