The son of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, Oleksandr Yanukovych, has filed a claim with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR, Strasbourg) against Ukraine, his spokesman Yuriy Kirasirov has reported, referring to a press release of Joseph Hage Aaronson LLP law firm (England).

Kirasirov wrote on his Facebook page that Oleksandr Yanukovych filed the claim to the ECHR as he believes that Ukraine has violated his human rights.

"The ground for filing the claim was the decision of the National Bank of Ukraine of November 27, 2014 to declare National Bank for Development (VBR) insolvent. This resulted in the introduction of temporary administration and the bank's seizure. Due to the decision, Oleksandr Yanukovych lost his ownership right to 100% of shares in VBR," Kirasirov wrote.

He said that Oleksandr Yanukovych asked the ECHR to oblige Ukraine to pay compensation to him in the amount of the market cost of the bank.