Meanwhile, sanctions against Ihor Kolomoisky, Hennadii Boholiubov, Kostiantyn Zhevago, and pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk were introduced at the request of Ukraine’s SBU Security Service, the sources added.

Ukraine imposed sanctions on former president and opposition politician Petro Poroshenko, including an asset freeze and a ban on withdrawing capital from the country, for what the domestic spy agency said on Thursday were “national security” reasons.

Chocolate baron and former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, a political opponent and longtime nemesis of Zelenskyy, was sanctioned on suspicion of “high treason” and assisting a terrorist organization — prompting criticism and allegations of a “politically motivated” witch hunt.

The sanctions list includes billionaires Ihor Kolomoisky, Kostyantyn Zhevago, Hennadiy Boholiubov, and the pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk. "The list of sanctioned individuals includes Kolomoisky,

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday signed off on sanctions against former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and other prominent Russia-leaning officials.

Ukrainian lawmakers blocked the parliament podium in protest against President Volodymyr Zelensky’s sanctions on former President Petro Poroshenko. MPs accused Zelensky of authoritarianism and political repression.

Prosecutor General's Office announced on Feb. 14 that criminal proceedings have been opened against businessmen and former high-ranking officials recently sanctioned by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).