Former Ukrainian President Poroshenko attacked in Kiev

Mr. Poroshenko

Video footage that emerged online showed four activists taking part in the attack. One of them jumped in front of Poroshenko's car. His bodyguards were able to push the protesters aside, who responded by firing tear gas.

Law enforcement officers have opened a criminal case after an attempt by unidentified persons to attack the former President of Ukraine in front of the State Bureau of Investigation building.

Earlier, the State Investigation Agency of Ukraine opened 11 criminal cases against former President Piotr Poroshenko and senior officials of his team.

The agency summoned Poroshenko for questioning as a witness in the case of tax evasion and legalization of income in the amount of $ 300 million when selling the “Kuznya-na-Rybalsky” plant, but the former head of state did not appear. In this connection, the agency served Poroshenko with a subpoena.