The State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) expert examination of Ukrainian MP and European Solidarity party leader Petro Poroshenko mirrors Russian propaganda claims that Ukraine is responsible for initiating the Russian-Ukrainian war due to constitutional amendments and its pursuit of EU and NATO membership in 2019. Poroshenko’s legal team has publicly pointed out this similarity, raising concerns about the impartiality of the investigation.
The SBI’s findings, which were released on Friday, suggest that Ukraine’s political actions in 2019 played a direct role in provoking the conflict with Russia. Poroshenko’s lawyers argue that these conclusions are not based on factual evidence but are instead a repetition of Russian disinformation. This accusation has sparked debate among Ukrainian politicians, with some calling for a review of the SBI’s methodology and independence.
The controversy highlights the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides using the conflict to advance their narratives. Poroshenko’s case is seen as a microcosm of the broader geopolitical struggle, as the SBI’s report is viewed by many as an extension of Russian propaganda efforts. The situation underscores the challenges of maintaining impartiality in state investigations amid a complex and polarized political environment.