The International Democracy Union expresses deep concern over the recent decision by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, endorsed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to impose restrictive measures against Petro Poroshenko, the former Ukrainian President, leader of our member party European Solidarity, and the Member of the IDU Honorary Advisory Board.
The accusation of high treason against Ukraine’s 5th President—who has steadfastly resisted Russian aggression since 2014, secured vital international support for Ukraine, built the modern Armed Forces, brokered the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, advanced Ukraine’s EU and NATO integration, and played a pivotal role in uniting the nation throughout Russia’s invasion—appears to be a politically motivated attempt to suppress opposition.
The IDU calls on President Zelenskyy to reconsider this decision and to prioritize Ukraine’s internal political unity, parliamentary pluralism, and democratic image on the global stage. We also urge all IDU members and our partners to stand with us in support of Ukraine’s democracy.