Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked lawmakers to support the removal of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko as the country faces a fresh political dispute over its anti corruption institutions.
Kravchenko resigned from his position last week amid a corruption investigation involving his office. Despite stepping down, he had earlier signed a notice of suspicion against the head of Ukraine’s main anti corruption agency.
Zelenskiy has now called on parliament to move quickly on the proposed removal, adding further pressure on the country’s judicial and anti corruption leadership.
The dispute comes as Ukraine continues efforts to strengthen its institutions and address concerns surrounding corruption. The situation has also raised questions about the relationship between the country’s prosecutorial authorities and its anti corruption bodies.
Parliament is expected to consider the request as the government works through the latest changes involving senior officials. The outcome could have an impact on Ukraine’s approach to corruption investigations and the wider functioning of its justice system.