Petro Poroshenko

Three former Ukrainian presidents return Order of the White Eagle in support of Zelenskyy

Former Ukrainian Presidents Leonid Kuchma, Viktor Yushchenko, and Petro Poroshenko have renounced Poland’s Order of the White Eagle after Poland stripped President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the distinction, Suspilne reported on June 20.

21 June, 02:21 PM

Zelenskyy–Poroshenko talk focused on ‘war and peace,’ parliamentary issues

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his predecessor and European Solidarity party leader Petro Poroshenko discussed “matters of war and peace” and cooperation between government and parliament on May 26.

28 May, 01:54 AM

Company linked to Poroshenko family to build biomethane complex in Vinnytsia Oblast

UPI-Energy, a company linked to the family of former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, plans to build a biomethane and electricity production complex in Vinnytsia Oblast, with public consultations now underway, ExPro reported on May 25.

27 May, 01:22 PM

Zelenskyy in rare meeting with predecessor Poroshenko

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met one-on-one with former president Petro Poroshenko on May 26, marking their first private bilateral meeting since Zelenskyy’s 2019 election victory.

26 May, 07:58 PM

Poroshenko leads blockade demanding Ukrainian Cabinet dismissal

The European Solidarity faction blocked the Verkhovna Rada podium on Dec. 2, causing the parliament's session to be adjourned early, according to the Rada TV channel broadcast of the session.

2 December 2025, 05:50 PM

Poroshenko calls for full Cabinet resignation, formation of new coalition in Parliament

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, who leads the European Solidarity faction, has called for the complete resignation of the current Cabinet and the creation of a new coalition in the Verkhovna Rada on Nov. 17.

17 November 2025, 02:18 PM

Court rules against foreign travel ban on Ukrainian MPs

In a case against the government brought by former Ukrainian president and opposition leader Petro Poroshenko, the Sixth Administrative Court of Appeal ruled that a 2023 ban on foreign travel of MPs without government approval is illegal, Poroshenko’s European Solidarity party announced on Nov. 4.

5 November 2025, 02:29 AM

Poll: Zelenskyy trusted, but few want him postwar

About 60% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only a quarter believe he should remain in office after the war, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted from Sept. 19 to Oct. 5.

13 October 2025, 12:52 PM

‘No different from Russia’: Poroshenko slams Zelenskyy, accuses him of authoritarianism

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko sharply criticized President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of authoritarianism and saying his actions are “no different from what Russia does,” in an interview with The Times.

2 July 2025, 10:57 AM

‘Coal case’ against Poroshenko moves forward as investigators eye alleged money transfer video

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has been formally charged with treason in the so-called “coal case,” NV’s sister publication Ukrainska Pravda reported on May 20 in an article titled How’s It Going? What’s Happening with Investigations into Poroshenko, as prosecutors prepare to transfer the case to court.

21 May 2025, 07:38 PM

Poroshenko demands government meeting to review US resource deal

Former Ukrainian president and political opposition leader Petro Poroshenko seeks a meeting with government officials to review the U.S.–Ukrainian resource exploitation agreement before its ratification, Poroshenko said on May 6.

7 May 2025, 11:25 AM

Why Ukraine’s government is targeting Petro Poroshenko — and risking the NBU’s political neutrality

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office is continuing to put pressure on former President Petro Poroshenko and his assets, using sanctions imposed by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC). Even the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has been drawn into the affair, compelled to enforce a decision labeling Poroshenko a person of “imperfect reputation.” The move has raised questions about its rationale — if there is one at all.

3 May 2025, 11:21 AM

Poroshenko’s bank slapped with biggest fine in sweeping NBU crackdown

Ukraine’s National Bank in March fined six banks a combined 59.55 million hryvnias for violating anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing laws, the regulator said.

8 April 2025, 11:35 PM

Former president Poroshenko criticizes Zelenskyy’s negotiations with US

Petro Poroshenko, leader of the European Solidarity party and Ukraine’s fifth president, criticized President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s approach to building relations with the United States.

31 March 2025, 10:57 PM

Peace by Easter, polls by July? Zelenskyy’s quiet election calculus

With U.S. officials eyeing a possible ceasefire by April 20, NV spoke to lawmakers and experts to unpack why foreign media are buzzing again about Ukrainian elections — and whether President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s team could realistically pull one off that fast after his recent call to start preparing.

31 March 2025, 07:03 PM

Zelenskyy begins election prep while planning to surprise rivals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed his team to prepare for the presidential election after a full ceasefire, The Economist reported on March 30.

30 March 2025, 08:10 PM

Zelenskyy vs. Poroshenko: Political tensions deepen as sanctions escalate

Political analyst Yuliia Zabelina from Radio NV has examined the rising tensions between Ukraine’s fifth president, Petro Poroshenko, and current President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, shedding light on their ongoing conflict and missteps.

22 March 2025, 05:21 PM

Poroshenko barred from another overseas trip, party says

The European Solidarity party said the leadership of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) canceled the Brussels trip of Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s fifth president and party leader, party’s press service reported on March 14.

15 March 2025, 12:44 AM

Did Trump’s allies secretly meet with Tymoshenko and Poroshenko’s people, and what does it mean for Zelenskyy — analysis

Is the White House seeking a replacement for Zelenskyy or just assessing the situation? — NV examines why U.S. presidential aides would be meeting with Ukrainian opposition leaders.

7 March 2025, 10:42 PM

Trump team eyeing Tymoshenko for key role in Ukraine vote talks

Representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump held several meetings with Ukrainian politicians about possibly holding elections, NV reported on March 7.

7 March 2025, 12:09 PM

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