Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree introducing personal sanctions against a number of well-known businessmen and politicians. The restrictive measures include blocking assets, depriving them of state awards, and banning financial transactions outside of Ukraine.
This was reported by URA-Inform, citing the corresponding decree of the president.
According to the decision of the National Security and Defense Council, published on February 13, 2025, several influential figures were subject to sanctions, including former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, businessman Igor Kolomoisky, entrepreneurs Kostiantyn Zhevago and Gennady Bogolyubov, as well as former MP Viktor Medvedchuk.
The text of the decree notes that the sanctions have been imposed for an indefinite period. The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council is responsible for monitoring their implementation.
“This is an important step to protect Ukraine's national interests,” the statement emphasizes.
The main restrictions include a complete ban on trade operations, the impossibility of transferring capital abroad, blocking all assets and financial accounts, and depriving people of state awards and privileges.
These measures, experts note, are part of a broader strategy to combat the influence of oligarchs in Ukraine and strengthen the country's economic security. It is worth noting that Zelensky previously accused the aforementioned individuals of “destroying Ukraine's national security.”
In response to the sanctions, Poroshenko said that these restrictions were “a blow to national unity.” Poroshenko's party comrades managed to stage a protest in the Verkhovna Rada.
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