Court refuses to divide Poroshenko’s billions: defense prepares plan B and C
16 May 17:22
The Kryzhopil District Court in Vinnytsia region has suspended proceedings in the case of property division between the fifth president of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, and his wife, Maryna Poroshenko. The reason is the absence of the subject of the dispute, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
According to Suspilne, the court ruled that a repeated appeal with a similar claim between the same parties is no longer allowed. However, the couple’s lawyers disagree with this decision and are preparing to appeal it.
What isthe case?
In March, it became known that Maryna Poroshenko filed a lawsuit to divide their joint property worth more than UAH 17 billion. The European Solidarity party explained this step as a joint legal strategy of defense in the face of sanctions imposed on Petro Poroshenko.
During the hearing, the court attached a letter from the Ministry of Justice, which, according to lawyer Ilya Novikov, could indicate potential objections to the lawsuit. However, he emphasized that the letter was not the official position of the Ministry of Justice.
Positions of the parties
Maryna Poroshenko’s lawyer, Kristina Mysenko, insisted that her client has a legal right to some of the property, as she is not under sanctions.
For his part, Ilya Novikov said that despite the court’s decision, there is a dispute, as the claim was properly executed and complies with the law. He also noted that the situation is directly related to the sanctions against Petro Poroshenko, which prevent Marina Poroshenko from freely using her share of assets.
What’s next?
The defense is awaiting the full text of the court decision, after which it will determine its next steps – whether to appeal or choose an alternative legal strategy. Novikov added:
“This is not the end. We have a plan B. If it doesn’t work, we will have a plan C. We are ready to fight.”
Background: sanctions against Poroshenko
On February 13, 2025, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on NSDC sanctions, including Petro Poroshenko. He called it political persecution.
The media reported that the grounds for the sanctions could have been
- a criminal case on high treason in the case of Viktor Medvedchuk and the supply of coal from the ORDLO;
- participation in the creation of the Party of Regions and signing of the Kharkiv agreements;
- cooperation with Russia through the activities of Roshen in Lipetsk and Sevmorzavod in the occupied Crimea.
Political Reaction
The sanctions sparked a protest from European Solidarity MPs, who blocked the parliamentary rostrum on February 13 and 14. Poroshenko also filed a lawsuit challenging the sanctions decree.
