The Office of the President of Ukraine has confirmed that the main candidate for the position of Minister of Justice is Denis Maslov, a member of parliament from the “Servant of the People” faction. This was stated by the Deputy Head of the President’s Office, Iryna Mudra, following a meeting with Denis Maslov and the head of the Office, Kyrylo Budanov.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Coordination of Actions in the Justice Sector
According to Iryna Mudra, agreements were reached during the meeting regarding joint work, coordination of actions, and mutual support in implementing policies in the field of justice. She emphasized that she will continue to perform her duties as Deputy Head of the Office, focusing on the international aspect of justice and holding the Russian Federation accountable for its armed aggression against Ukraine.
“I remain in the position of Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. It is in this role that I will continue to work and strive for justice for Ukraine and Ukrainians on the international stage. I am focusing on coordinating issues in the field of justice and law in Ukraine, as well as on shaping and implementing Ukraine’s international policy regarding justice and holding the Russian Federation accountable for its armed aggression. These are areas where consistency, trust from partners, and results matter, rather than just changing nameplates on doors,” she wrote in a telegram.
At the same time, Mudra emphasized that if Denis Maslov’s candidacy is supported by the Verkhovna Rada, he will head the Ministry of Justice. She is confident that under his leadership, the ministry will be able to transform from a predominantly procedural body into a true architect of state legal policy.
Context of Resignation and NABU Investigation
The position of Minister of Justice has remained vacant since November 19 of last year, when the Verkhovna Rada dismissed the Ministers of Energy and Justice – Svitlana Hrynchuk and Herman Halushchenko. This occurred amid an investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine into alleged corruption in the energy sector.
Herman Halushchenko stated in his comments that he does not cling to the ministerial position and considers his suspension during the investigation a civilized decision. He also attended interrogations at NABU but did not have the status of a suspect.
On November 10, 2025, NABU reported the exposure of a criminal organization involved in the systematic acquisition of illegal benefits from contracts with “Energoatom.” According to the investigation, approximately 100 million dollars were laundered through an office in central Kyiv owned by the family of former MP and current senator of the Russian Federation Andriy Derkach.
NABU detective Oleksandr Abakumov stated on air that during the investigation of this case, detectives recorded the involvement of four ministers from the Cabinet of Ministers, which concerned officials from various periods, not exclusively current ministers.