“I can’t buy coffee at a gas station.” Poroshenko spoke about how sanctions have affected his life

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has revealed that he “can’t buy coffee at a gas station” because his bank cards have been blocked and his assets have been frozen due to sanctions imposed by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).

He shared this in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda.

According to the leader of European Solidarity, the sanctions have caused “inconveniences,” but he insists he will manage.

When asked by a journalist whether the sanctions had already taken effect and how they had impacted his life and assets, Poroshenko responded:

“I would like to avoid the question of ‘What do these sanctions mean personally for Poroshenko?’ Poroshenko will survive. However, of course, there are a number of things that create inconveniences. For example, I can’t buy coffee at a gas station because my cards are blocked, my accounts are frozen, and my assets are under arrest.”

Poroshenko believes that the sanctions against him are harming Ukraine.

“This definitely undermines the country’s image,” the former president noted.

He also reminded that he himself had initiated the *Law on Sanctions* in 2014-2015 during his presidency.

“But this law clearly and unequivocally states that, in accordance with international practice, international law, and the Constitution of Ukraine, sanctions under no circumstances can be applied to Ukrainian citizens. This is explicitly defined in the law. They can be applied to foreign states, foreign legal or physical entities, and, as an exception, to individuals directly involved in terrorist activities—those who are terrorists,” Poroshenko added.