The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine has recently enacted sanctions with potential far-reaching political implications. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has explained that sanctions imposed on Petro Poroshenko, the fifth President of Ukraine, could be rescinded if he transfers funds to the state budget. The reasons behind these and other sanctions including those on Ihor Kolomoisky and Viktor Medvedchuk, have been clarified by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). The NSDC continues to play a pivotal role in addressing national security threats, as seen in their recent decisions targeting economic and political actors undermining Ukraine's sovereignty. This has sparked a series of political responses and discussions about Ukraine's path forward amidst ongoing security challenges.