Former presidential spokeswoman Mendel on sanctions against her: Ukraine does not need Zelenskyy's dictatorship
Former presidential press secretary Yuliia Mendel has called sanctions against Ukrainian citizens unconstitutional after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sanctioned her.
Source: Mendel on Facebook
Quote: "A few days before my appearance at the European Parliament, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, my former boss, imposed sanctions against me.
Sanctions against Ukrainian citizens are unconstitutional, as are many other decisions by Zelenskyy. Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposes them on everyone who advocates for peace in Ukraine."
Details: Mendel said she was aware of plans to charge her with treason for giving an interview to notorious former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and suspected that she could also face sanctions.
"This does not change my position, nor the position of millions of Ukrainians. To survive, Ukraine needs peace, not another dictatorship, even if it is Zelenskyy's dictatorship," she added.
Background:
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed sanctions on Mendel.
- In May 2026, in an interview with Carlson, Mendel claimed that the Ukrainian delegation at the Istanbul talks in spring 2022 was prepared to accept all of Russia's demands to end the war, citing only conversations with unnamed individuals. Among other things, Mendel accused Zelenskyy of money laundering and taking drugs in nightclubs.
- Mendel also claimed that Andrii Yermak, former head of the President's Office, performs magic rituals, including visiting cemeteries and using "dead water".
- She also described Yermak as "a very dangerous person" and said he makes her fear for her life. She spoke in very general terms, referring to "her experience" and "her contacts", but provided no details to substantiate her claims.
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