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Ukraine opposition leader Poroshenko seeks softer diplomacy to achieve peace • Feb. 20, 2025, 10:04 AM ET (Reuters)
Ukraine sanctions ex-president Poroshenko on ‘national security’ grounds • Feb. 14, 2025, 4:03 AM ET (CNN)
Ukraine imposes sanctions on former president Poroshenko, decree says • Feb. 12, 2025, 10:33 PM ET (Reuters)
Former Ukraine President Poroshenko says Kyiv imposed sanctions on him • Feb. 12, 2025, 11:33 AM ET (Reuters)

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Also Known As Petro Oleksiyovych Poroshenko
Born September 26, 1965 (age 59) • Ukraine
Title / Office president (2014-2019), Ukraine
Political Affiliation Our Ukraine

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