Ukrainian oligarchs wanted chaos in the country and the absence of rules in the 1st place for themselves, said in an interview "" Petro Poroshenko.

"The power and obligation of the country to bring them to a common denominator," he said.

According to Poroshenko, the oligarchs are obliged to act all ": to pay taxes, follow the laws and have no privileges.

The statements of the President of Ukraine's intention to curb local oligarchy before ironically commented upon in the media and social networks. Thus, the head of the division of the state Duma, Alexei Pushkov on Twitter: "To" resolve " Poroshenko to rein in the oligarchs in Ukraine did not cause a grin, he must start with ourselves, and not to pretend that he is not an oligarch ".

Polish magazine New Eastern Europe expressed that the fight against illegal activities of officials and oligarchy for Poroshenko is a way to reassure the Western allies. Poroshenko accused similarly, in the appointment of business partners and friends to government positions.

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