On February 12, 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on the introduction of personal sanctions on Expatients of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. The relevant decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) was published on the website of the Head of State.
According to Zelensky, this decision is aimed at protecting national security and restoring justice.
What restrictions are imposed on Poroshenko?
Sanctions provide for:
- lock of assets and prohibition of disposal of property;
- restriction of trade operations;
- prohibition of capital withdrawal abroad;
- deprivation of state awards;
- restrictions on the use of radio frequency spectrum and electronic communications;
- prohibition of participation in public procurement and privatization;
- Other economic and financial restrictions.
Why did the NSDC impose sanctions?
According to the investigations, Poroshenko actively participated in the processes that preceded the conclusion of Kharkiv agreements in 2010, which led to the continuation of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation in Crimea.
In addition, experts point to his economic ties with Russia:
- In 2009, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, he repeatedly met with Russian high -ranking officials and supported the continuation of the Federation of the Russian Federation in the Crimea;
- Its Roshen Corporation had a factory in Lipetsk (Russian Federation), which worked until 2017;
- He controlled the "Sevmorzavod", which repaired Russian warships.
Representatives of "European Solidarity" called sanctions "political persecution". At the same time, the President's office insists that it is a "fair step" in the fight for national security.
Whether Poroshenko will challenge this decision in court and what consequences it will have for his political future will tell time.
