The Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine has notified the governor of the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation of suspicion in absentia for financing actions aimed at changing the borders and state border of Ukraine in violation of the procedure established by the Constitution of Ukraine (Part 1 of Article 110-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

According to the investigation, the Russian official financially and materially supported servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces who are conducting combat operations against the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Ukraine. In particular, he organized the transfer of quadcopters, portable radios, generators, vehicles, night vision devices, and also ensured the allocation of funds from the reserve fund of the government of the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation for individuals participating in combat operations against the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

Since October 2022, this official has been under sanctions in Ukraine. In 2022–2023, he was also included in the sanctions lists of the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand.

The pre-trial investigation, under the procedural guidance of the Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor's Office, is being conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine in the region.