Statement by EPP President Weber on sanctions against Petro Poroshenko

13. February 2025

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“It is with great astonishment that I learned of yesterday's decision by the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, which could lead to the arrest and imposition of restrictive measures against former President of Ukraine, leader of the EPP-associated member European Solidarity party, Petro Poroshenko. While we await further details and the full publication of the arguments, we remind of the urgent need to retain unity in Ukraine in this crucial phase of the war and international efforts to end it. In such situation partisan considerations and tactics ahead of possible elections are totally inappropriate. Instead of labelling him as a traitor, I highlight the invaluable service Poroshenko has provided to Ukraine, particularly in building a strong army and preparing the country for effective defence. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, over UAH 6.2 billion have been sent by Poroshenko’s team to support the Armed Forces. The accusations of high treason against Ukraine’s fifth President—who has stood firm against the Russian aggression since 2014, strengthened the Ukrainian Armed Forces, secured the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, and contributed to consolidating Ukrainian national identity—are baseless and appear to be solely politically motivated. On behalf of my political family, I urge the President of Ukraine to reconsider this decision and avoid actions that undermine the urgently needed national unity, to achieve a strong negotiation position towards the aggressor and confirm Ukraine's aspirations for EU accession. I also call on the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Parliament, and our member parties to join us in advocating for unity in Ukraine.”  


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