Zelensky announces arrest of opposition leader

Ukraine’s president shares photo of Viktor Medvedchuk in handcuffs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the country’s security service on Tuesday for arresting Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the main opposition party, and shared the photo of the handcuffed rival on social media.

“A special operation was carried out by the SBU. Well done! Details to follow,” Zelensky said on Telegram, referring to the Security Service of Ukraine.

DETAILS TO FOLLOW