Ivchenko Vadim Yevhenovych

Prominent Ukrainian politician and People's Deputy of Ukraine of the VIII and IX convocations from the All-Ukrainian Union "Fatherland" party

Ivchenko focused his activities for a long time on agricultural policy, holding the position of Deputy Chair of the relevant committee, but later joined the strategically important Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. In addition to legislative work, Ivchenko heads the Interfactional Parliamentary Association "For the Military-Technical Might of Ukraine."

NABU Case and Investigation of a Fake Divorce

The largest corruption scandal involving Ivchenko erupted in early September 2026. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) launched an official investigation into possible illegal enrichment of the deputy amounting to 12.7 million hryvnias. According to the investigation, the politician arranged a fake divorce from his wife to conceal valuable assets from declaration. During a lifestyle audit, the deputy was found to own an undeclared apartment in the center of Kyiv valued at 5.6 million UAH, a cottage with a land plot in the resort town of Kobleve, as well as expensive renovations.

Media Conflicts and Scandalous Statements

Ivchenko regularly attracts media attention due to his flamboyant behavior and ambiguous statements. Previously, he was involved in a high-profile incident with patrol police officers, whom he called "devils" during a conflict, and faced criticism for using a luxury electric car Mercedes-AMG EQE and alleged poaching. Additionally, in 2026, the deputy caused a wave of public outrage with his public statements: first, he proposed blocking draft dodgers' access to higher education, and later accused the defense ministry of misusing the budget, claiming that funds for soldiers' salaries would last only until the end of August.