Ukraine appoints new acting head of State Tax Service to combat evasion
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What happened
The Finance Minister introduced Yuriy Koniushenko as the acting head of the State Tax Service, setting stable budget revenue and countering tax evasion as key priorities. This appointment followed the Cabinet's termination of Lesia Karnaukh's powers on September 14, 2026, amid an investigation by anti-corruption authorities in the 'Carthage' case. Karnaukh had been acting head since June 2025.
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Why it matters
The State Tax Service plays a critical role in ensuring the state's financial capacity, and the new leadership emphasized that effective tax collection is essential for the defense of the state. The priorities include effective administration and transparent rules for business to stabilize state finances.
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Who's involved
- cabinetThe governing body that terminated the powers of the previous acting STS head.
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Ruslan Kravchenko
Ukrainian prosecutor and governor of the kyiv oblast
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