Leshchenko Serhii

EU lifts sanctions against Yakymenko, Azarov Jr., Viktor Yanukovych Jr., Tabachnyk, Lukash, and Serhii Kliuiev due to lack of action by Ukrainian authorities – Verkhovna Rada Deputy "We have received a signal from the European Union: the sanctions imposed against former SBU chairman Yakymenko, Oleksii Azarov, Viktor Yanukovych Jr., Dmytro Tabachnyk, Olena Lukash, and Serhii Kliuiev will be lifted." 02.02.15 21:54 241 925 1 513 Ukrainian Politics

Well-known TV host Savik Schuster’s work permit in Ukraine canceled Journalist Savik Shuster, who possesses the nationality of Canada, has his permission to work in Ukraine canceled. 26.04.16 14:43 195 687 1 121 Previously in trend: Shuster scandal

EU countries should stop supporting refugees from Ukraine so that they return home – adviser to head of OP Leshchenko Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Serhii Leshchenko believes that EU countries should stop helping Ukrainian refugees so that they return home. 22.01.24 20:46 81 896 538 Ukrainian Politics

NABU found violations in MP Leshchenko's acquisition of apartment, materials to be transferred to Agency on corruption prevention, - Head Sytnyk Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau says MP Serhii Leshchenko committed several violations when buying his apartment. 19.09.16 12:49 61 088 462 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

NABU detectives come to Feofania hospital to apprehend State Fiscal Service Chief Nasirov. PHOTOS Member of Ukrainian Parliament Serhii Leshchenko says detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) arrived in Feofania hospital in Kyiv larger area to detain Head of State Fiscal Service Roman Nasirov. 02.03.17 23:41 160 688 453 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

Lozhkin's company received € 315 million through offshore companies from accomplice of Yanukovych, - PPB MP Leshchenko Petro Poroshenko Bloc MP Serhii Leshchenko said the company of the head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine Borys Lozhkin sold Ukrainian media holding to Serhii Kurchenko through offshore schemes. 10.04.16 10:29 94 501 422 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

"I do not understand Leshchenko's moral arguments... He exposed entire anti-corruption unit," - Kholodnytskyi (updated) Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office demands to submit the purchase of MP Serhii Leshchenko's controversial apartment to the Unified Register of pre-trial investigations. 25.09.16 11:24 80 855 399 Ukrainian Politics

Cabinet makes submission to president to dismiss Klitschko from post of Kyiv administration head The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has agreed on the dismissal of Head of Kyiv City State Administration Vitali Klitschko. 04.09.19 15:55 28 844 354 Ukrainian Politics

MP Leshchenko comments on his meeting with Russian oligarch Grigorishyn: "I've known him for 12 years, and will keep communicating with him" Petro Poroshenko Bloc (PPB) MP Serhii Leshchenko has commented on his meeting with Russian-Ukrainian oligarch Konstantin Grigorishyn in a Kyiv restaurant, reported earlier by former MP Vasyl Horbal. 18.07.16 12:40 83 003 338 Ukrainian Politics

Party of Regions’ off-the-book payments unveiled: $66 million spent on political corruption over six months of 2012. DOCUMENT Party of Regions’ off-the book financial schemes show that its members spent over $66 million on political corruption within less than six months of 2012. 31.05.16 13:52 171 577 282 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Party of Regions' off-the-book payments

Abromavicius was forced to appoint Poroshenko Bloc proxy Pasishnyk his deputy New details have emerged in the scandal over the resignation of Ukraine's minister of economic development and trade Aivaras Abromavicus, provoked not least by desire of Poroshenko Bloc first deputy chairman Ihor Kononenko to appoint his proxy Andrii Pasishnyk deputy minister. 08.02.16 17:06 132 164 275 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

If there is no telethon, there will be media chaos – Yermak’s advisor Leshchenko Advisor to the head of the Office of President Serhii Leshchenko said that media chaos would arise without the United News telethon. 29.04.24 15:25 21 627 255 Ukrainian Politics

"Shokin must put Poroshenko and Yatseniuk’s friends Lozhkyn, Martynenko, Kononenko, Ivanchuk to prison. They are shadow government of Ukraine," – Poroshenko Bloc MP Leshchenko The decisions in the Ukrainian politics are actually taken by a narrow circle of people close to the president and the prime minister - the so-called "shadow government", whose reputation is far from impeccable and their decisions have clear signs of corruption. It is paramount to put "the big fish" from among the "shadow government" to prison to restore public confidence and show commitment to fight against corruption. 23.09.15 11:51 55 696 253 Ukrainian Politics

Biden arrived in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS US President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Kyiv. 20.02.23 11:53 57 424 251 War in Ukraine

Poroshenko Block proposes eight candidates for Cabinet positions, - MP Leshchenko At the meeting on Monday, the Petro Poroshenko block parliamentary faction has approved the list of candidates for positions in the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. 01.02.16 21:49 34 869 246 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi proposes Monastyrskyi for post of Interior Minister President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has nominated Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement Denys Monastyrskyi for the post of new Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. 14.07.21 12:26 31 197 242 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko Bloc MPs ask the president to withdraw award to head of Central Election Commission 'so as not to repeat Viktor Yanukovych's mistakes' Deputies of the Poroshenko Bloc faction Serhii Leshchenko and Mustafa Naiem, and Svoboda deputy Yurii Levchenko prepared a request to cancel the awarding of the CEC Chairman Mykhailo Okhendovskyi by Order of Yaroslav the Wise. 02.07.15 21:56 52 401 241 Ukrainian Politics

"Conclusions made, i's dotted, everyone understands who is who," - Myroslava Gongadze on scandal with Serhii Leshchenko Heorhii Gongadze's widow Myroslava, commenting on deputy Serhii Leshchenko's words towards her, said that everyone should listen to their conscience when doing anything. 14.09.16 18:20 63 216 234 Ukrainian Politics

General Prosecutor's Office established new department which ‘may help Kononenko achieve political goals,’ – Leshchenko A new department was created by the General Prosecutor's Office to the benefit of Poroshenko Bloc deputy Ihor Kononenko. 07.02.16 12:39 68 678 232 Ukrainian Politics

President has right to dismiss Zaluzhnyi - new propaganda from Presidential Office Journalists who are loyal to the President’s Office, justifying the possible resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, put forward the argument that the popularly elected president can dismiss officials for whom no one voted. 05.02.24 09:30 33 416 231 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukraine can transfer Kolomoysky to the U.S., - adviser to Chairman of the U.S. Parliamentary Assembly Leshchenko Representatives of United Civil Party do not rule out that after the deprivation of Ukrainian citizenship, businessman Igor Kolomoysky will be handed over to United States. 28.07.22 15:43 42 263 224 Ukrainian Politics

Leshchenko equates Zelenskyy with Volodymyr the Great After the Verkhovna Rada voted to ban the Russian Church in Ukraine, Advisor to the Head of the Presidential Office Serhii Leshchenko equated Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Prince Volodymyr the Great. 20.08.24 23:39 21 535 213

NABU to check legality of funds MP Leshchenko spent to purchase luxury apartment in downtown Kyiv. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The law enforcement agency will initiate bringing the perpetrators to justice if elements of the crime are found. 07.09.16 16:35 28 638 210 Incidents

Leshchenko on Ivaniushchenko's removal from Interpol wanted list: "We are dealing with conspiracy involving president" Petro Poroshenko Bloc MP Serhii Leshchenko believes that President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko is involved in the removal of Yurii Ivaniushchenko from an international wanted list. 07.06.16 16:35 65 015 209 Ukrainian Politics

US politicians from both parties put pressure on Zelenskyy to reduce mobilization age - OP adviser Leshchenko US politicians from the Democratic and Republican parties are putting pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to lower the mobilization age. 15.10.24 18:12 12 748 205

PGO launches pretrial probe into MP Leshchenko's flat purchase The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has started a pretrial investigation against Petro Poroshenko Bloc deputy Serhii Leshchenko charged with unjust enrichment. 31.10.16 18:32 29 214 203 Ukrainian Politics

Hroisman presented possible Cabinet composition at PPB meeting Prime minister candidate Volodymyr Hroisman has presented possible Cabinet composition at the Petro Poroshenko Bloc (PPB) faction meeting. 13.04.16 15:37 173 791 197 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Saakashvili’s resignation was expected as he earlier turned down proposal to head Petro Poroshenko Bloc, - MP Leshchenko Mikheil Saakashvili failed to implement his plans and ideas while he was heading the Odesa Regional State Administration as he previously declined the president's proposal to head Petro Poroshenko Bloc (PPB). 07.11.16 18:54 57 395 193 Previously in trend: Saakashvili's resignation

Rada elected judges who persecuted Euromaidan protesters: some activists also voted for their appointment, - journalist. DOCUMENT On May 21, people’s deputies voted on appointment of judges. Among those elected there were judges who sentenced activists of Euromaidan and Demalians political party for having picketed Mezhyhiria [former president Yanukovych’s residence – Ed.]. These judges have also banned protest actions during Euromaidan events in different regions of Ukraine. Among the deputies who voted for their appointment, there were those who used to be the Euromaidan activists themselves. 02.06.15 14:28 40 598 189 Ukrainian Politics

Reinstating Kononenko as PPB's first deputy head will affect Poroshenko's approval rating, - MP Leshchenko Reinstating Ihor Kononenko as first deputy head of PPB faction will have negative effects on President Petro Poroshenko's approval rating as well as on the faction's internal environment and will be a signal to society that corruption is backed by the leadership of the state. 12.05.16 13:35 36 288 180 Ukrainian Politics

MP Leshchenko declares over $100,000, 50,000 euros in cash and room in Kyiv Ukrainian lawmaker Serhii Leshchenko reveals a 24-meter office in Kyiv owned by Viktor Yendrzhievskyi, which the MP has been using free of charge since Feb. 1, 2015. 31.10.16 10:12 47 706 171 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

Statements about absence of fortifications in Kharkiv region are manipulation and enemy propaganda - OP advisor Leshchenko. VIDEO Statements about the alleged absence of fortifications in the Kharkiv region are manipulative. On the outskirts of Kharkiv, as well as in other border and frontline regions, a layered system of defensive fortifications is being built, consisting of several defensive lines. 16.05.24 19:48 15 433 170 Previously in trend: War

Law enforcers withdraw Ex-MP Mykytas from flight to UK. PHOTOS Law enforcers did not let former Member of Parliament Maksym Mykytas (the Volia Narodu parliamentary group), suspected of misappropriating UAH 82 million of state funds when exchanging apartments for the National Guard military, abroad, withdrawing him from the flight to the United Kingdom. 20.01.20 15:37 37 447 168 Ukrainian Politics

Court recognizes dismissal of Nasirov from post of State Fiscal Service Chair to be illegal The Sixth Appeal Court of Kyiv recognized the decision of the Cabinet of Minister on the dismissal of former chair of State Fiscal Service Roman Nasirov as illegal. 24.02.20 14:33 19 380 167 Ukrainian Politics

Zalishchuk, Leshchenko, Ptashnyk and Nayyem joined DemAliance party Poroshenko Bloc MPs Serhii Leshchenko, Mustafa Nayyem, Svitlana Zalishchuk and unaffiliated parliamentary Viktoria Ptashnyk have joined the DemAlliance party. 09.07.16 15:32 41 092 165 Ukrainian Politics

117 MPs signed parliamentary draft decree on Prosecutor General Shokin's resignation. DOCUMENT People's deputies started signatures collection in support of Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin's resignation from his post. 02.11.15 11:08 50 702 157 Ukrainian Politics

MP Martynenko's Swiss case materials handed to Yatseniuk in Verkhovna Rada. PHOTOS During today's session of the Verkhovna Rada, Poroshenko Bloc MP Serhii Leshchenko handed the materials of investigation against People's Front deputy Mykola Martynenko to Prime Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk. 26.11.15 22:26 47 557 151 Ukrainian Politics

Mortar tube explosion at Rivne firing range could be caused by double loading, top military prosecutor says Double loading could have caused the explosion of mortar tube during live-fire exercise at the Rivne-based shooting ground. 09.07.18 14:09 30 730 146 Incidents

Judge Chaus removed Yura Yenakiyevskyi from wanted list, - MP Leshchenko On Friday morning, the Dniprovskyi district court of Kyiv ruled to remove Yanukovych's ally Yurii Ivaniushchenko from the police wanted list. 01.04.16 13:40 39 724 144 Ukrainian Politics

"Gongadze's name safeguards Myroslava and children, opens many avenues to them," - Leshchenko responded to criticism by Gongadze's widow Petro Poroshenko Block MP Serhii Leshchenko says the name of journalist Heorhii Gongadze safeguards his widow Myroslava and their children and opens a lot of avenues to them. 14.09.16 11:50 79 923 144 Ukrainian Politics

Leshchenko committed administrative violation when buying his apartment, - NAPC Ukraine's National Agency for Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) has finished the check into apartment acquisition by Ukrainian MP (Petro Poroshenko Bloc) Serhii Leshchenko. The purchase was conducted with an alleged administrative violation. 01.12.16 11:44 21 865 141 Ukrainian Politics

Lozhkin checked for large-scale money laundering in Austria, - Poroshenko Bloc MP Leshchenko Austria sent a request to Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office seeking assistance in an investigation regarding transactions carried out by Head of the Presidential Administration Borys Lozhkin. 24.09.15 19:10 27 583 138 Ukrainian Politics

There are certain agreements among Poroshenko, Yatseniuk, Kolomoiskyi and Akhmetov, - MP Leshchenko There might exist certain agreements among President Petro Poroshenko, resigning PM Arsenii Yatseniuk, and oligarchs Rinat Akhmetov and Ihor Kolomoiskyi. 11.04.16 11:51 73 166 127 Previously in trend: coalition agreement 2014 Hroisman's Cabinet Yatseniuk's resignation

PPB didn't nominate Hroisman as PM. Faction members learned about it from Lutsenko's Facebook, - MP Leshchenko Poroshenko Bloc faction MP Serhii Leshchenko says the faction did not agree on Speaker Volodymyr Hroisman as a candidate for the post of prime minister. 24.03.16 20:00 20 426 122 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Yanukovych’s crony, former environment minister unblocked half a billion hryvnia in U.K. accounts with help of Prosecutor General’s Office - MP Leshchenko. DOCUMENT Former head of the Ecology Ministry during Yanukovych’s rule Mykola Zlochevskyi managed to unblock his accounts in the U.K. with the help of reference letter from the PGO. 27.02.15 12:37 50 066 120 Previously in trend: Corruption in Prosecutor General's Office

Seven People Detained In Case of Assault on Journalists Seven arrests have been made in the case of the attack on journalists Serhii Leshchenko, Mustafa Nayem, and Svitlana Zalishchuk. 28.10.14 10:35 63 234 119 Previously in trend: Snap Parliamentary Elections

Shokin took sick leave day before vote on his resignation, - MP Leshchenko Prosecutor General of Ukraine Viktor Shokin took a sick leave the day before the vote in the Verkhovna Rada on his resignation. 28.03.16 19:01 21 421 110 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko

PPB congress unseated Tomenko and Firsov referring to non-existent law, - MP Leshchenko Poroshenko Bloc deputy Serhii Leshchenko deems the party congress' decision on unseating Mykola Tomenko and Yehor Firsov to be a derision. 25.03.16 23:58 55 495 107 Ukrainian Politics