Petro Poroshenko Quotations

He didn't look in my eyes the entire time he was reading his statement.

We are going to file a suit to the Hague tribunal, which must investigate into these crimes against humanity, it is a test for humanity and moral dignity. Because turning a blind eye to such horrible and shameful crimes means indulging terrorists and aggressors and violating high European values for which Ukrainians are suffering and dying.

We are for peace, but we accept the challenge of the enemy. We will protect our motherland.

Our approach is very simple we have nothing to negotiate ... We have the Minsk format and we need immediately just a ceasefire and the withdrawal of heavy artillery and weapons and tanks from the touchline, the solution is very simple - stop supplying weapons ... withdraw the troops and close the border. Very simple peace plan. If you want to discuss something different, it means you are not for peace, you are for war.

We demand an unconditional peace, we demand a cease-fire, a withdrawal of all foreign troops, and closing of the border.... We will find a compromise within the country.

An angry enemy encroached on our lives, our territory, our freedom and our independence.

During my time in government, I did not become one penny richer or gain one share. I ask for one concrete fact that proves the accusations here today.

I made a decision and yesterday submitted to the president a request to resign,

I understand that my presence in the position ... could be considered possible pressure on the investigation (into the corruption allegations).

Preserving honor and dignity for me remains the chief value, more than any job.