Petro Poroshenko

Fifth President of Ukraine

Petro Oleksiyovych Poroshenko is the fifth President of Ukraine (June 7, 2014 - May 20, 2019), a member of the Verkhovna Rada of the IX convocation. An entrepreneur, regularly taking places in the ratings of the wealthiest Ukrainians. The owner of the Roshen confectionery corporation, he also owns the Fifth Channel and Pryamiy (Direct) TV channels, and a number of other business structures in various fields. He was born in 1965 in Bolhrad, Odesa region. He graduated from the Faculty of International Relations and International Law of Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University. He was a co-founder of the Party of Regions. In 2004, he was the head of the election headquarters of presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko. He held ministerial positions in the governments of Yulia Tymoshenko and Mykola Azarov. In 2019, he was defeated in the elections, losing to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He is the head of the European Solidarity party. In 2025, the National Security and Defense Council imposed sanctions against him, signed by President Zelenskyy.

1998

Founded a charitable foundation

2000

Created his own faction "Solidarity."

2002

Headed the election headquarters of Yushchenko's bloc "Our Ukraine," which received over 25% of the vote

2007

Headed the Council of the National Bank of Ukraine

2008

Provided a large family with a house worth $120,000

2009

Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

2012

Appointed Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine

2014

Elected President of Ukraine, receiving 54.7% of the vote in the first round

2017

Introduction of a visa-free regime with the EU

2019

The course towards joining NATO and the EU was enshrined in the Constitution

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Poroshenko did everything to ensure that there is no rule of law in Ukraine, which the EU insists on - Skrypin's harsh statement

Journalist Roman Skrypin accused Petro Poroshenko of speculation on the army, concealing assets and a lack of patriotism in the team. He recalled the surrender of Crimea and the embezzlement of the defense industry.

Politics • March 24, 05:00 PM • 32654 views

ARMA rejected all applications for the management of the Gulliver shopping center

ARMA rejected all applications for the management of the Gulliver shopping center after checking the participants, discovering connections with the Russian Federation. A new competition will be announced soon.

Economy • March 21, 10:18 AM • 15010 views

Poroshenko is playing along with Russia: he accused the authorities of oppression, even though he himself shook hands and hugged Putin - expert

Poroshenko's statements contradict his actions and play into Putin's hands, promoting Russian narratives about the undemocratic nature of the Ukrainian government, the expert believes.

Politics • March 20, 02:40 PM • 10720 views

In Ukraine, almost half of the banks have foreign shareholders - research

The state controls the top 5 banks in Ukraine, foreigners - almost half of the institutions. Some banks are connected with politicians and corporations, which affects their activities.

Economy • March 20, 01:36 PM • 19675 views

Poroshenko is playing into the enemy's hands with his statements that the Russian Federation is not attacking civilian objects - expert Hladkykh

Expert Valentyn Hladkykh believes that Poroshenko's statements that the Russian Federation is not attacking hospitals and the energy sector are treason. He reminded of Poroshenko's connections with the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • March 19, 04:36 PM • 57664 views

Poroshenko could have used money from Russia to buy votes in the 2019 elections - expert

On the eve of the 2019 elections, Poroshenko's bodyguard brought 38 million euros from Moscow, probably to bribe voters. The expert connects this with Poroshenko's business in Russia.

Politics • March 14, 04:02 PM • 21410 views

"Oleksiy Poroshenko must return to Ukraine!" - the military opened a fundraiser to buy tickets home for the sons of politicians

The military initiated a fundraiser for a ticket home for Oleksiy Poroshenko, who is hiding abroad. They also call on the media to boycott politicians whose children evade service.

Politics • March 12, 04:32 PM • 34892 views

The court limited Poroshenko's time to familiarize himself with the "coal case"

The Pechersk court set a deadline of April 15, 2025, for former president Poroshenko to familiarize himself with the materials of the treason case. The case concerns the supply of coal from occupied territories worth 1.5 billion UAH.

Politics • March 11, 05:43 PM • 20482 views

Trump's team is holding secret negotiations with Tymoshenko and members of Poroshenko's party - Politico

Trump's associates are conducting closed meetings with Tymoshenko and members of Poroshenko's party regarding possible elections in Ukraine. According to sources, Trump's entourage believes that Zelensky will lose any elections due to war fatigue.

Politics • March 6, 08:02 AM • 110668 views

New scandal with Poroshenko: billions were transferred abroad. Sanctions prevented further transfers - expert

According to the NACP, Poroshenko transferred 1. 048 billion UAH into foreign securities and gifted 986 million UAH to an unknown person. Experts suggest that the funds may have settled in the accounts of the politician's family.

Economy • March 5, 03:29 PM • 51192 views