Zelenskyy comments on NSDC sanctions against Poroshenko and allegations of fund withdrawals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on sanctions against former President Petro Poroshenko on Feb. 19.
At a National Security and Defense Council meeting, officials reported on the withdrawal of funds from Ukraine, and law enforcement agencies are investigating, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"The sanctions were not imposed on Petro Poroshenko. Do not personalize the issue of withdrawing funds from our state. There is a list of individuals involved," Zelenskyy said when asked about the appropriateness of the restrictions.
NSDC sanctions against Petro Poroshenko
On Feb. 12, Forbes Ukraine, citing sources, reported that Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council had imposed sanctions on MP and Euro-Solidarity leader Petro Poroshenko. Poroshenko later confirmed the sanctions, calling them a “demonstrative cleanup of the political field.”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested the sanctions against Poroshenko could be lifted if he “returns the withdrawn funds to the budget.”
The SBU said the sanctions were imposed due to “a threat to state security” and “creating obstacles to sustainable economic development.”
On Feb. 14, several Ukrainian human rights organizations condemned the sanctions against politicians and businessmen, calling them “extrajudicial political repression.”
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