Poroshenko announced the imposition of sanctions against Russian oligarchs

Ukraine will impose sanctions against the number of the Russian oligarchs soon. Petro Poroshenko, the President of Ukraine claimed this on April 10 during the joint briefing with German Chancellor Angela Merkel as 112 Ukraine broadcasted.

"A few days ago, I instructed the SBU Security Service of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers and the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) to prepare a relevant draft decision that will be submitted to the NSDC meeting in the coming days and sanctions will be imposed. They will be as much as possible harmonized with the decision of the U.S. government", - he said at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.

"No doubt, the sanctions will involve Mr. Deripaska and other oligarchs who are now key players in Russian processes, including on active work in Crimea and the supply of arms to the Russian armed forces. Of course, Ukraine's reaction will be very quick and decisive", - Poroshenko added.