“According to Strana sources, ex-president Petro Poroshenko made an attempt today to leave Ukraine for the second time, and at the same checkpoint (Rava-Russkaya),” the publication reported.

According to a source in law enforcement, Poroshenko "went into the oncoming lane to bypass the line, and was stopped by patrolmen."

Earlier, photos appeared on social networks with Petro Poroshenko, who is allegedly trying to leave the country.

There has been no official confirmation of these reports.