Monaco prosecutors hit back at Ukraine over Ermolaev blast inquiry
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Monaco's public prosecutor has rejected Ukrainian claims of inaction over the investigation into the explosion targeting Vadim Ermolaev in the Principality.
Monaco's parquet général has pushed back firmly against accusations from Ukrainian prosecutors that their Monaco counterparts have been slow to act in the inquiry into the bombing attack on Vadim Ermolaev. The Ukrainian prosecution service made its criticism public on Tuesday 4 August, alleging a lack of responsiveness from Monaco's judicial authorities on a case that has drawn attention across both jurisdictions.
The Monaco prosecutor's office rejected that characterisation, setting out its arguments and confirming that the investigation remains active and ongoing. The response, measured in tone but pointed in substance, reflects the sensitivity of a case that touches on Monaco's judicial independence as well as its working relationships with foreign legal authorities.
Ermolaev, a Ukrainian national with ties to Monaco, survived an explosion targeting him in the Principality. The case has placed Monaco's investigative machinery under unusual international scrutiny, with Kyiv pressing for faster movement and greater cooperation. Monaco's prosecutors appear determined to demonstrate that the inquiry is proceeding on their own terms and timeline.