Ukraine's prosecutor general Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned following corruption allegations and weekend searches of his offices, while Russia renewed strikes on Kyiv after a pause for peace talks.
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Key facts
- Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned as Ukraine's prosecutor general.
- His offices were searched at the weekend amid corruption allegations.
- Russia has resumed attacks on Kyiv after a pause for peace talks.
- EU chief Ursula von der Leyen condemned senior Serbian officials attending Ratko Mladić's funeral.
Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Ruslan Kravchenko, has resigned from his post after his offices were searched over the weekend amid corruption allegations, according to the Guardian’s Europe live coverage.
The departure comes as Russia renewed its military attacks on Kyiv, resuming strikes after a pause that had been in place for peace talks, the Guardian reported.
The developments unfolded against a broader backdrop of European diplomatic tensions tied to the ongoing war and its fallout across the continent.
Separately, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen condemned the presence of senior Serbian officials at the funeral of Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić, which took place the previous day.
Von der Leyen said the attendance showed “a failure to confront a dark chapter in Europe’s recent history” and questioned Serbia’s alignment with the EU.
Mladić, who died last week, was buried with military honours following a memorial service attended by tens of thousands of people. The service was led by Porfirije, the patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox church.
Why it matters
The resignation of Ukraine's top prosecutor amid corruption allegations raises questions about accountability within the country's institutions during wartime. Meanwhile, Russia's renewed strikes on Kyiv signal a setback for peace efforts, and the diplomatic row over Mladić's funeral highlights lingering tensions over Europe's recent history.
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- Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns after corruption allegations as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv – Europe live
The Guardian World: Ruslan Kravchenko leaves post after his offices were searched at the weekend, as Moscow renews attacks after pause for peace talks Separately, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has condemned the presence of senior Serbian officials at yesterday’s funeral of Bosni