Poroshenko challenges sanctions in Supreme Court and accuses authorities of political pressure

The Supreme Court of Ukraine has begun considering Petro Poroshenko's lawsuit against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the sanctions imposed on him. The fifth president considers these restrictions to be illegal and contrary to the law, and claims that the authorities are attempting to exert political pressure to remove him from the political process.

Sanctions against Poroshenko were imposed by presidential decree based on a decision of the National Security and Defence Council on 12 February 2025. According to Poroshenko, no evidence has been provided to support the grounds for the sanctions, and their application blocks not only his personal activities but also the work of the charity foundation. The court hearing was held in the presence of MPs and representatives of EU diplomatic missions.

Source: InterFax