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| "1. | Sergey Valeryevich AKSYONOVSergei Valerievich AKSENOV (Сергей Валерьевич АКСЁНОВ)Serhiy Valeriyovych AKSYONOV (Сергiй Валерiйович АКСЬОНОВ) | DOB: 26.11.1972POB: Beltsy (Bălți), USSR (now Republic of Moldova)Gender: male | Sergey Aksyonov was elected "Prime Minister of Crimea" in the Crimean Verkhovna Rada on 27 February 2014 in the presence of pro-Russian gunmen. His "election" was decreed unconstitutional by the acting Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov on 1 March 2014. He actively lobbied for the "referendum" of 16 March 2014 and was one of the co-signatories of the "treaty on Crimea’s accession to the Russian Federation" of 18 March 2014. On 9 April 2014, he was appointed acting "Head" of the so-called "Republic of Crimea" by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. On 9 October 2014, he was formally "elected" "Head" of the so-called "Republic of Crimea". "Re-elected" in this position in September 2019.Member of the Russia State Council. Since January 2017, member of the High Council of United Russia Party.For his involvement in the annexation process he has been awarded with Russian State order "For Merit to the Fatherland" – first degree.Following the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, he has remained active in supporting separatist actions and policies, including the "nationalisation" of assets of Ukrainian politicians in the Republic of Crimea.He is therefore responsible for supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and stability and security in Ukraine. | 17.3.2014 |
| 2. | Vladimir Andreevich KONSTANTINOV(Владимир Андреевич КОНСТАНТИНОВ)Volodymyr Andriyovych KONSTANTINOV(Володимир Андрiйович КОНСТАНТИНОВ) | DOB: 19.11.1956POB: Vladimirovka (a.k.a. Vladimirovca), Slobozia Region, USSR (now Republic of Moldova) or Bogomol, USSR (now Republic of Moldova)Gender: male | As speaker of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous "Republic of Crimea", Vladimir Konstantinov played a relevant role in the decisions taken by the "Supreme Council" concerning the "referendum" against territorial integrity of Ukraine and called on voters to cast their votes in favour of Crimean independence in the "referendum" of 16 March 2014. He was one of the co-signatories of the "treaty on Crimea’s accession to the Russian Federation" of 18 March 2014.Since 17 March 2014 "Chairman" of the "State Council" of the so-called "Republic of Crimea". "Re-elected" in this position in September 2019.Following the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, he has remained active in supporting separatist actions and policies, including the "nationalisation" of assets of Ukrainian politicians in the "Republic of Crimea".He is therefore responsible for supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and stability and security in Ukraine. | 17.3.2014 |
| 8. | Sergey Pavlovych TSEKOV(Сергей Павлович ЦЕКОВ)Serhiy Pavlovych TSEKOV(Сергiй Павлович ЦЕКОВ) | DOB: 28.9.1953 or 28.8.1953POB: Simferopol, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | As Vice Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Crimea, Sergey Tsekov initiated, together with Sergey Aksyonov, the unlawful dismissal of the government of the Autonomous "Republic of Crimea" (ARC). He drew Vladimir Konstantinov into this endeavour, threatening him with dismissal. He publicly recognised that the MPs from Crimea were the initiators of inviting Russian soldiers to take over the Verkhovna Rada of Crimea. He was one of the first Crimean Leaders to ask in public for the annexation of Crimea to Russia.Member of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation from the so-called "Republic of Crimea" since 2014, reappointed in September 2019. Member of the Council of the Federation Committee on Foreign Affairs.Following the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, he has remained active in supporting separatist actions and policies, including the "nationalisation" of assets of Ukrainian politicians in the "Republic of Crimea".He is therefore responsible for supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and stability and security in Ukraine. | 17.3.2014 |
| 29. | Vladislav Yurievich SURKOV(Владислав Юрьевич СУРКОВ) | DOB: 21.9.1964POB: Solntsevo, Lipetsk region, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Former Aide to the President of the Russian Federation. He was an organiser of the process in Crimea by which local Crimean communities were mobilised to stage actions undermining the Ukrainian authorities in Crimea. | 21.3.2014 |
| 32. | Igor Nikolaevich (Mykolayovich) TURCHENYUK(Игорь Николаевич ТУРЧЕНЮК) | Function: Colonel GeneralDOB: 5.12.1959POB: Osh, USSR (now Kyrgyzstan)Gender: male | Former de facto Commander of Russian troops deployed on the ground in the illegally annexed Crimea (which Russia continues to refer to officially as "local self-defence militias"). Former Deputy Commander of the Southern Military District.Head of the Southern District of the Russian National Guard.In April 2023, his District obtained the Medal of Zhukov "for courage and dedication", while Turchenyuk himself received "For Merit to the Fatherland" 3rd Class.He has thereby actively supported and implemented actions and policies that undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 21.3.2014 |
| 37. | Sergei Ivanovich MENYAILO(Сергей Иванович МЕНЯЙЛО) | DOB: 22.8.1960POB: Alagir, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Former Governor of the Ukrainian annexed city of Sevastopol.Former Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation to the Siberian Federal District. Member of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.Head of North Ossetia-Alania since 19 September 2021.He has remained active in supporting separatist actions and policies, including the participation of fighters in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the supply of military equipment from North Ossetia-Alania for this war.He has thereby actively supported and implemented actions and policies that undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 29.4.2014 |
| 76. | Rashid Gumarovich NURGALIEV(Рашид Гумарович НУРГАЛИЕВ) | DOB: 8.10.1956POB: Zhetikara, USSR (now Kazakhstan)Gender: male | Member and, since February 2023, First Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. As a member of the Security Council, which provides advice on and coordinates national security affairs, he was involved in shaping the policy of the Russian Government threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 25.7.2014 |
| 81. | Alexander Nikolayevich TKACHYOV(Александр Николаевич ТКАЧËВ) | DOB: 23.12.1960POB: Vyselki, Krasnodar region, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Former Governor of the Krasnodar Krai.He was awarded the medal "for the liberation of Crimea" by the Acting head of the Autonomous "Republic of Crimea" for the support he provided to the unlawful annexation of Crimea. On that occasion, the Acting Head of the Autonomous "Republic of Crimea" said that Tkachyov was one of the first to express his support for the new "leadership" of Crimea.Former Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation.Main shareholder of the company Agrocomplex, which has seized large territories of agricultural land in the occupied regions of Ukraine.Tkachyov has publicly promised to support mobilised men who participate in the war against Ukraine. | 25.7.2014 |
| 83. | Ekaterina Yurievna GUBAREVA(Екатерина Юрьевна ГУБАРЕВА)Kateryna Yuriyivna GUBARIEVA (HUBARIEVA)(Катерина Юрiївна ГУБАРЄВА) | DOB: 5.7.1983 or 10.3.1983POB: Kakhovka (Kherson oblast), USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: female | In her capacity of former so-called "Minister of Foreign Affairs" she was responsible for defending the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic", thus undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. In taking on and acting in this capacity she has therefore supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Remains active in supporting separatist actions or policies.Former Member of the so-called "People’s Council" of the "Donetsk People’s Republic" (until November 2018)."Deputy head of military-civil administration in Kherson region" between June 2022 and December 2022. | 25.7.2014 |
| 87. | Vladimir ANTYUFEYEV(a.k.a. Vladimir SHEVTSOV, Vladimir Iurievici ANTIUFEEV, Vladimir Gheorghievici ALEXANDROV, Vadim Gheorghievici SHEVTSOV)(Владимир Юрьевич АНТЮФЕЕВ) | DOB: 19.2.1951POB: Novosibirsk, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Former "Minister of State Security" in the separatist region of Transnistria. Former vice-prime minister of the "Donetsk People’s Republic", responsible for security and law enforcement. In this capacity, he was responsible for the separatist "governmental" activities of the so-called "government of the Donetsk People’s Republic".Board member and Deputy Director General of the State-owned enterprise "United Engine Corporation", board member of the State-owned JSC Research and Production Enterprise "Temp" named after F. Korotkov.Remains active in supporting separatist actions or policies. | 25.7.2014 |
| 92. | Arkady Romanovich ROTENBERGArkadii Romanovich ROTENBERG(Аркадий Романович РОТЕНБЕРГ) | DOB: 15.12.1951POB: Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russian Federation)Gender: male | Arkady Rotenberg is a leading businessperson operating in Russia with close personal ties to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Since March 2014, Rotenberg, or his companies, have received State contracts totalling over USD 7 billion. In 2015, Rotenberg led the annual list of government contracts in terms of value, after being awarded contracts worth RUB 555 billion from the Russian Government. Many of these contracts were awarded without formal competitive processes. On 30 January 2015, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree that awarded to Rotenberg’s company, Stroygazmontazh, a State contract for the construction of the Kerch bridge from Russia to the illegally annexed Autonomous "Republic of Crimea".Through these contracts, he has financially benefitted from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea or the destabilisation of eastern Ukraine.Former owner of the company Stroygazmontazh, which has been awarded a State contract for the construction of the Kerch bridge from Russia to the illegally annexed Autonomous "Republic of Crimea", therefore consolidating its integration into the Russian Federation which in turn further undermines the territorial integrity of Ukraine. Similarly, in January 2017, Stroygazmontazh was awarded the State contract worth RUB 17 billion for the construction of a railway line on the Kerch bridge, which again further undermines the territorial integrity of Ukraine.Owner of two companies, Mostotrest and Stroygazmontazh-Most, designated for their activities undermining Ukrainian sovereignty (entities No 43 and 46 in this Annex). In 2019 Rotenberg sold the gas pipeline construction company Stroygazmontazh.For his involvement in the construction of the Kerch bridge he was awarded with the State order "Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation" in March 2020.He is the chairman of the board of directors of publishing house Prosvescheniye, which has notably implemented the project "To the Children of Russia: Address – Crimea", a public relations campaign that was designed to persuade Crimean children that they are now Russian citizens living in Russia, and thereby supporting the Russian Government’s policy to integrate Crimea into Russia.On 30 January 2021, Arkady Rotenberg claimed himself the beneficiary of the so-called "Putin’s Palace" in Gelendzhik, which appears in the investigation of Alexey Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation. | 15.3.2015 |
| 105. | Mikhail Sergeyevich SHEREMET(Михаил Сергеевич ШЕРЕМЕТ)Mykhaylo Serhiyovych SHEREMET(Михайло Сергiйович ШЕРЕМЕТ) | DOB: 23.5.1971POB: Dzhankoy, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | Member of the State Duma, elected from the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea.Former so-called "First Deputy Prime Minister" of Crimea. Sheremet played a key role in the organisation and implementation of the 16 March 2014 referendum in Crimea on unification with Russia. At the time of the referendum, Sheremet reportedly commanded the pro-Moscow "self-defence forces" in Crimea. He has therefore supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.Elected on 18 September 2016 as a Duma deputy from the illegally annexed Crimean Peninsula and on 19 September 2021 as a Member of the State Duma, elected from the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Member of the State Duma Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption.On 15 February 2022, Sheremet supported, in the State Duma, the resolution asking the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to recognise Ukrainian regions Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states.As a Member of the State Duma, he supported the ratification of the government decisions on the "“Treaties of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Donetsk People’s Republic" and between the Russian Federation and the "Luhansk People’s Republic"".On 3 October 2022, he voted in favour of the ratification of treaties and adoption of laws on the accession of the Donetsk and Luhansk "People’s Republics" and the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions to the Russian Federation. | 12.9.2014 |
| 106. | Yuri Leonidovich VOROBIOV(a.k.a. Yury Leonidovich VOROBYOV)(Юрий Леонидович ВОРОБЬЕВ) | DOB: 2.2.1948POB: Krasnoyarsk, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Member and Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, where he coordinates the work of the Federation Council Committee on Defence and Security, gives it instructions and controls the execution of those instructions. On 1 March 2014 Vorobiov publicly supported in the Federation Council the deployment of Russian forces in Ukraine. He subsequently voted in favour of the related decree.As Member of the Federation Council, he participated in the ratification of the government decisions on the "Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Donetsk People’s Republic"" and the "Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Luhansk People’s Republic"".On 22 February 2022, Vorobiov supported, in the Federation Council, the deployment of Russian forces in Ukraine.On 4 October 2022, Vorobiov supported, in the Federation Council, the legislation to annex the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine. | 12.9.2014 |
| 108. | Vladimir Abdualiyevich VASILYEV(Владимир Абдуалиевич ВАСИЛЬЕВ) | DOB: 11.8.1949POB: Klin, Moscow Region, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Former Deputy Speaker of the State Duma. On 20 March 2014, he voted in favour of the draft Federal Constitutional Law "on the acceptance into the Russian Federation of the "Republic of Crimea" and the formation within the Russian Federation of new federal subjects – the "Republic of Crimea" and the City of Federal Status Sevastopol".Former head of the Republic of Dagestan. Former Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation.Member of the State Duma and leader of the United Russia faction in the State Duma. In that capacity, he participated in the ratification of government decisions on the "Treaties of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Donetsk People’s Republic" and between the Russian Federation and the "Luhansk People’s Republic"".On 3 October 2022, Vasilyev supported, in the State Duma, the legislation to annex the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine.Thereby he has actively supported actions and implemented policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. | 12.9.2014 |
| 111. | Vladimir Stepanovich NIKITIN(Владимир Степанович НИКИТИН) | DOB: 5.4.1948POB: Opochka, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Former member of the State Duma and former First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots of the State Duma. On 20 March 2014 he voted in favour of the draft Federal Constitutional Law "on the acceptance into the Russian Federation of the "Republic of Crimea" and the formation within the Russian Federation of new federal subjects – the "Republic of Crimea" and the City of Federal Status Sevastopol".Former member of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation.Leader of the all-Russian public movement "Russian Concord", which attempts to create a unique Russian civilisation and to strengthen Russia’s position in the former Soviet space and the CIS. | 12.9.2014 |
| 118. | Sergey Viktorovich CHEMEZOV(Сергей Викторович ЧЕМЕЗОВ) | DOB: 20.8.1952POB: Cheremkhovo, Irkutsk oblast, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Sergei Chemezov is one of the known close associates of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, both were KGB officers posted in Dresden and he is a member of the Supreme Council of "United Russia". He is benefitting from his links with the Russian President by being promoted to senior positions in State-controlled firms. He chairs the Rostec conglomerate, the leading Russian state-controlled defence and industrial manufacturing corporation. Further to a decision of the Russian government, Technopromexport, a subsidiary of Rostec, is planning to build energy plants in Crimea thereby supporting its integration into the Russian Federation.Furthermore, Rosoboronexport, a subsidiary of Rostec, has supported the integration of Crimean defence companies into Russia’s defence industry, thereby consolidating the illegal annexation of Crimea into the Russian Federation.Therefore, Sergei Chemezov is a leading businessperson operating in Russia. Furthermore, he is responsible for supporting, materially and financially, and benefitting from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea or the destabilisation of Ukraine. Finally, he is also responsible for supporting materially and benefitting from the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 12.9.2014 |
| 119. | Alexander Mikhailovich BABAKOV(Aлександр Михайлович БАБАКОВ) | DOB: 8.2.1963POB: Chisinau, USSR (now Republic of Moldova)Gender: male | Member and Deputy Chairman of the State Duma. Former member of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. Former member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. He was a prominent member of the "United Russia" political party. He was re-elected to the State Duma in September 2021 for the "A Just Russia" party. He is a businessperson with heavy investments in Ukraine and in Crimea.On 20 March 2014, he voted in favour of the draft Federal Constitutional Law "on the acceptance into the Russian Federation of the "Republic of Crimea" and the formation within the Russian Federation of new federal subjects – the "Republic of Crimea" and the City of federal status of Sevastopol".After the merger of the political parties "A Just Russia", "For Truth" and "Patriots of Russia", Babakov became the Secretary of the Presidium of the merged entity’s Central Council.As a Member of the State Duma, he ratified the government decisions on the "Treaties of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Donetsk People’s Republic" and between the Russian Federation and the "Luhansk People’s Republic"". On 3 October 2022 he voted in favour of the bills on the ratification of treaties on accession of the Donetsk and Luhansk "People’s Republics" and the Kherson and Zaporizhizhia regions to the Russian Federation. Thereby, he has actively supported actions and implemented policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. | 12.9.2014 |
| 126. | Dmitry Aleksandrovich SEMYONOVDmitrii Aleksandrovich SEMENOV(Дмитрий Александрович СЕМЕНОВ) | DOB: 1.6.1977POB: USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Former "Deputy Prime Minster for Finances" of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic".In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.He works as the Vice-Rector for Strategy and Government Relations of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation in Moscow.Remains active in supporting LNR separatist structures. | 29.11.2014 |
| 128. | Lesya Mikhaylovna LAPTEVA(Леся Михайловна ЛАПТЕВА)Lesya Mykhaylivna LAPTIEVA(Леся Михайлiвна ЛАПТЄВА)Married name: Lesya TARASYUK(Леся ТАРАСЮК) | DOB: 11.3.1976POB: Dzhambul/Jambul/ Taraz, USSR (now Kazakhstan)Gender: female | Former "Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Religion" of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic".In taking on and acting in this capacity, she has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.Works for the fund "Mir Detiam" in Moscow.Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 29.11.2014 |
| 130. | Ihor Volodymyrovych KOSTENOK(a.k.a. Igor Vladimirovich KOSTENOK)(Игорь Владимирович КОСТЕНОК) | DOB: 15.3.1961POB: Vodyanske, Dobropillia Rayon, Donetsk oblast, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | Former so-called "Minister of Education" of the "Donetsk People’s Republic".In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.Works for the Donetsk Academy of Management and Civil Service under the so-called "Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic".Since September 2018, Professor of the Department of State and Municipal Administration at the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Russian University of Economics. G.V. Plekhanov".Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 29.11.2014 |
| 131. | Yevgeniy Vyacheslavovich ORLOV(a.k.a. Yevhen Vyacheslavovych ORLOV)(Евгений Вячеславович ОРЛОВ) | DOB: 21.10.1983POB: Snizhne, Donetsk oblast, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | Former Member of the "National Council" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". Former chairman of the public movement "Free Donbass" and former commander of "Don battalion".In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.Former Deputy Chairman of the DPR National Assembly Committee on Industry and Trade.Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 29.11.2014 |
| 132. | Vladyslav Mykolayovych DEYNEGO(a.k.a. Vladislav Nikolayevich DEYNEGO)(Vladislav Nikolaevich DEINEGO)(Владислав Миколайович ДЕЙНЕГО)(Владислав Николаевич ДЕЙНЕГО) | DOB: 12.3.1964POB: Romny, Sumy oblast, USSR (now Ukraine)or possibly Hirnytskyi village, Perevalsk district, Luhansk oblast, UkraineGender: male | Former "Deputy Head" of the "People’s Council" of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic".In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.So-called "Minister of Foreign Affairs" of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic". In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has actively undermined the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 29.11.2014 |
| 137. | Eduard Aleksandrovich BASURIN(Эдуард Александрович БАСУРИН)Eduard Oleksandrovych BASURIN(Едуард Олександрович БАСУРIН) | DOB: 27.6.1966POB: Donetsk, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | Spokesperson and Deputy Head of the "People’s Militia" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". Former Deputy Defence Minister of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic".In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.Former Deputy Head and official representative of the "People’s Militia Department of the DPR".Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 16.2.2015 |
| 140. | Sergey Yurevich KUZOVLEV(a.k.a. IGNATOV, TAMBOV)(Сергей Юрьевич КУЗОВЛЕВ (a.k.a. Сергей; ИГНАТОВ, ТAMБOB)) | DOB: 7.1.1967POB: Michurinsk, Tambov oblast, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Former so-called Commander in Chief of the People’s Militia of the "Luhansk People’s Republic".In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.Former Commander of the 8th Army of the Russian Armed Force. Former Chief of Staff and former First Deputy Commander of the Russian Southern Military District. He is the Commander of that District since January 2023. | 16.2.2015 |
| 143. | Evgeny Vladimirovich MANUYLOV(Евгений Владимирович МАНУЙЛОВ)Yevhen Volodymyrovych MANUYLOV(Євген Володимирович МАНУЙЛОВ) | DOB: 5.1.1967POB: Baranykivka, Bilovodsk Raion, Luhansk region, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | So-called "Minister of Finance and Taxes" of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic".In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 16.2.2015 |
| 149. | Andrei Valeryevich KARTAPOLOV(Андрей Валерьевич КАРТAПOЛOВ) | DOB: 9.11.1963POB: German Democratic Republic (now Germany)Gender: male | Andrei Kartapolov is a Member of the State Duma since 19 September 2021. He is Chairman of the Defence Committee and Co-Chairman of the Commission of the State Duma for the consideration of federal budget expenditures aimed at ensuring national defence, national security and law enforcement. Former Commander of the Western Military District. Former Director of the Main Operations Department and deputy chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Actively involved in shaping and implementing the military campaign of the Russian forces in Ukraine.According to the stated activities of the general staff, by exercising operational control over the armed forces, he was actively involved in shaping and implementing the Russian government policy threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.Former Deputy Minister of Defence.On 3 October 2022 he voted in favour of the bills on the ratification of treaties on the accession of the Donetsk and Luhansk "People’s Republics" and the Kherson and Zaporizhizhia regions to the Russian Federation. | 16.2.2015 |
| 151. | Valery Fedorovich RASHKIN(Валерий Фëдoрoвич РАШКИН) | DOB: 14.3.1955POB: Zhilino, Kaliningrad region, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Ethnicity issues.He is the founder of the civil movement "Krassnaya Moskva – Red Moscow – Patriotic Front Aid" which organised public demonstrations supporting separatists, thereby supporting policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. On 20 March 2014 he voted in favour of the draft Federal Constitutional Law "on the acceptance into the Russian Federation of the "Republic of Crimea" and the formation within the Russian Federation of new federal subjects – the "Republic of Crimea" and the City of Federal Status Sevastopol".On 22 February 2022 Rashkin supported, in the State Duma, the ratification of the government decisions of the "Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Donetsk People’s Republic"" and the "Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Luhansk People’s Republic"". | 16.2.2015 |
| 152. | Ruslan Ismailovich BALBEK(Руслан Исмаилович БАЛЬБЕК) | DOB: 28.8.1977POB: Bekabad, USSR (now Uzbekistan)Gender: male | Former Member of the State Duma, elected from the illegally annexed Autonomous "Republic of Crimea".Former Deputy Chairperson of the Duma Committee on ethnic affairs.In 2014, Balbek was appointed as a Deputy Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of the so-called "Republic of Crimea" and worked in this capacity for the integration of the illegally annexed Crimean peninsula into the Russian Federation, for which he has been awarded with a medal "For the Defence of the "Republic of Crimea"". He has supported the annexation of Crimea in public statements, including on his profile on the United Russia (Crimean branch) website and a press article published on the NTV website on 3 July 2016.Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 9.11.2016 |
| 153. | Konstantin Mikhailovich BAKHAREV(Константин Михайлович БАХАРЕВ) | DOB: 20.10.1972POB: Simferopol, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | Member of the State Duma, elected from the illegally annexed Autonomous "Republic of Crimea".Vice Chairman of the Duma Committee on Financial Markets.In March 2014, Bakharev was appointed as a Deputy Chairperson of the State Council of the so-called "Republic of Crimea", and in August 2014 as First Deputy Chairperson of that body. He has admitted his personal involvement in the events of 2014 that led to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, which he publicly supported, including in an interview published on gazetakrimea.ru website on 22 March 2016 and c-pravda.ru website on 23 August 2016. He was awarded with the order "For loyalty to duty" by the "authorities" of the "Republic of Crimea".Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 9.11.2016 |
| 154. | Dmitry Anatolievich BELIK(Дмитрий Анатольевич БЕЛИК) | DOB: 17.10.1969POB: Kular, Ust-Yansky district, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Member of the State Duma, elected from the illegally annexed city of Sevastopol.Member of the Duma Committee on international affairs.As a member of the Sevastopol municipal administration in February-March 2014 he supported the activities of the so-called "People’s Mayor" Alexei Chaliy. He has publicly admitted his involvement in the events of 2014 that led to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, which he publicly defended, including on his personal website and in an interview published on 21 February 2016 on nation-news.ru website.For his involvement in the annexation process he has been awarded with the Russian State order "For Merit to the Fatherland – second degree".Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 9.11.2016 |
| 155. | Andrei Dmitrievich KOZENKO(Андрей Дмитриевич КОЗЕНКО) | DOB: 3.8.1981POB: Simferopol, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | Former Member of the State Duma, elected from the illegally annexed Autonomous "Republic of Crimea".Former Member of the Duma Committee on Financial Markets.In March 2014, Kozenko was appointed as a Deputy Chairperson of the State Council of the so-called "Republic of Crimea". He has publicly admitted his involvement in the events of 2014 that led to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, which he has publicly defended, including in an interview published on the gazetacrimea.ru website on 12 March 2016. For his involvement in the annexation process he has been awarded with a medal "For the defence of the "Republic of Crimea"" by the local "authorities".He is the coordinator of the Integration Committee "Russia-Donbas".Since July 2022, he is the so-called "Deputy Head" of the so-called "Zaporizhzhia Regional Administration" established by Russian forces in occupied Melitopol.Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 9.11.2016 |
| 156. | Svetlana Borisovna SAVCHENKO(Светлана Борисовна САВЧЕНКО) | DOB: 24.6.1965POB: Belohirsk, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: female | Former Member of the State Duma, elected from the illegally annexed Autonomous "Republic of Crimea".Former Member of the Duma Committee on Culture.She has been a member of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous "Republic of Crimea" since 2012 and as of March 2014 supported the integration of the illegally annexed Crimea and Sevastopol into the Russian Federation. In September 2014, Savchenko was elected to the State Council of the so-called "Republic of Crimea". She has defended the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol on numerous occasions in public statements, including interviews published on the c-pravda.ru website on 2 April 2016 and 20 August 2016. She has been awarded with the Russian State order "For duties to the motherland" – II degree in 2014 and with the order "For loyalty to duty" by the "authorities" of the "Republic of Crimea" in 2015.She is an advisor to the Chairman of the State Council of the "Republic of Crimea".Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 9.11.2016 |
| 159. | Evgeniy Petrovich GRABCHAK(Евгений Петрович ГРАБЧАК) | DOB: 18.7.1981POB: Ust-Labinsk, Krasnodar region, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC "Krymenergo" since 2020, operating in the energy and natural resources sector. Former Head of Department in the Energy Ministry of the Russian Federation and responsible within the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation for the development of electro-energetic projects in Crimea. These projects contribute to establishing an independent power supply for Crimea and Sevastopol as a means of supporting their separation from Ukraine, and undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.Vice-Minister for Energy of the Russian Federation. | 4.8.2017 |
| 167. | Olga Valerievna POZDNYAKOVA / Olga Valeryevna POZDNYAKOVA(Ольга Валерьевна ПОЗДНЯКОВА)Olga Valeriyivna POZDNYAKOVA(Ольга Валерiївна ПОЗДНЯКОВА) | DOB: 30.3.1982POB: Shakhty, Rostov Oblast, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: female | Former "Chairperson" of the "Central Electoral Commission" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". In this capacity, she participated in the organisation of the so-called "elections" of 11 November 2018 in the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic", and thereby actively supported and implemented actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.Former head of the Directorate for Domestic Policy within the administration of the so-called "Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic".She is the director of the Nekrasov Fund, a social and cultural organisation based in Donetsk and funded by businessperson Vladimir Nekrasov, participating in activities that promote the policies of the leadership of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". | 10.12.2018 |
| 168. | Elena Valerievna KRAVCHENKO / Elena Valeryevna KRAVCHENKO(Елена Валериевна КРАВЧЕНКО)Olena Valeriyivna KRAVCHENKO(Олена Валерiївна КРАВЧЕНКО) | DOB: 22.2.1983POB: Sverdlovsk (Ekaterinburg), USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: female | "Chairperson" of the "Central Electoral Commission" of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic". In this capacity, she participated in the organisation of the so-called "elections" of 11 November 2018 in the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic", and thereby actively supported actions and implemented policies that undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.She actively participated in organising the illegal referendum of September 2022 in the occupied regions of Ukraine to become part of the Russian Federation, with voting sites also established by her commission in the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic".Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 10.12.2018 |
| 169. | Leonid Ivanovich PASECHNIK(Леонид Иванович ПАСЕЧНИК)Leonid Ivanovych PASICHNYK(Леонiд Iванович ПАСIЧНИК) | DOB: 15.3.1970POB: Voroshylovhrad, Luhansk, Voroshilovghrad Oblast, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | "Elected leader" of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic". In taking on and acting in this capacity, he actively supported and implemented actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 10.12.2018 |
| 171. | Denis Nikolaevich MIROSHNICHENKO(Денис Николаевич МИРОШНИЧЕНКО) | DOB: 8.12.1987POB: Luhansk, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | "Chairperson" of the so-called "People’s Council" of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic". In taking on and acting in this capacity, he actively supported and implemented actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.Member of the United Russia party and its secretary in the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic". | 10.12.2018 |
| 173. | Vladimir Yurievich VYSOTSKIY(Владимир Юрьевич ВЫСОЦКИЙ)Volodymyr Yuriyovych VYSOTSKYI(Володимир Юрiйович ВИСОЦЬКИЙ) | DOB: 7.4.1985POB: Likarstvenne village, USSR (now Autonomous "Republic of Crimea", Ukraine)Gender: male | Former "Secretary" of the "Central Electoral Commission" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic" and current Head of the "Central Electoral Commission" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". In that capacity, he actively participated in the organisation of the so-called "elections" of 11 November 2018 in the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic", and thereby actively supported and implemented policies that undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine.He actively participated in organising the illegal referendum in September 2022 in the occupied regions of Ukraine to become part of the Russian Federation, with voting sites also established by his commission in the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic".Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. | 10.12.2018 |
| 185. | Lidia Aleksandrovna BASOVA(Лидия Александровна БАСОВА)Lidiya Oleksandrivna BASOVA(Лiдiя Олександрiвна БАСОВА) | DOB: 4.9.1972Gender: female | Former Deputy Head of the Sevastopol Electoral Commission. In this capacity, she participated in the organisation of the local elections in the illegally annexed City of Sevastopol on 8 September 2019 and thereby actively supported actions and implemented policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 28.1.2020 |
| 187. | Ekaterina Borisovna ALTABAEVA(Екатерина Борисовна АЛТАБАЕВА)Kateryna Borysivna ALTABAEVA(Катерина Борисiвна АЛТАБАЄВА) | DOB: 27.5.1956POB: Uglich, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: female | Member of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation for the illegally annexed City of Sevastopol and Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Science, Education and Culture. In taking on and acting in this capacity, she has worked for further integration of the illegally annexed City of Sevastopol into the Russian Federation. On 22 February 2022, Altabaeva supported, in the Federation Council, the ratification of the government decisions of the "Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Donetsk People’s Republic"" and the "Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Luhansk People’s Republic"".On 22 February 2022, Altabaeva supported, in the Federation Council, the deployment of Russian forces in Ukraine.On 4 October 2022, Altabaeva supported, in the Federation Council, the legislation to annex the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine.Thereby she actively supported actions and implemented policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 28.1.2020 |
| 190. | Mikhail Vladimirovich RAZVOZHAEV(Михаил Владимирович РАЗВОЖАЕВ)Mykhailo Volodymyrovich RAZVOZHAEV(Михайло Володимирович РАЗВОЖАЄВ) | DOB: 30.12.1980POB: Krasnoyarsk, USSR (now Russian Federation)Gender: male | So-called "Governor" of the illegally annexed City of Sevastopol. Member of the Presidium of the State Council of the Russian Federation since 21 December 2020. In taking on and acting in his capacity as "Governor", he has worked for further integration of the illegally annexed City of Sevastopol into the Russian Federation and thereby actively supported actions and implemented policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 28.1.2020 |
| 209. | Oleksandr Viktorovych YANUKOVYCH(Олександр Вiкторович ЯНУКОВИЧ) | DOB: 10.7.1973POB: Yenakiyeve, Donetsk Oblast, USSR (now Ukraine)Nationality: UkrainianGender: male | Oleksandr Yanukovych is a businessperson and the son of former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych. During the presidency of Viktor Yanukovych and thanks to the personal connection with a group of persons close to his father, he assembled an array of business interests and accumulated a great fortune. He still runs his business activities in the Donbass region controlled by the separatist groups, especially in the energy, coal, construction, banking and real estate sectors. In particular, thanks to close ties with the pro-Russian separatists, he acquired key economic assets in the so-called "Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics", inter alia in the energy, coal and real-estate sectors. The separatist OPLOT battalion (listed since February 2015) protected his real-estate development projects in the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic".Oleksandr Yanukovych’s MAKO Holding company was officially transferred to Russian jurisdiction and is now registered in Donetsk. Prior to the transition to Russian jurisdiction, the MAKO group of companies was de jure under Ukrainian jurisdiction.Therefore, Oleksandr Yanukovych is responsible for supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and he conducted transactions with the separatist groups in the Donbas region of Ukraine.Furthermore, he is associated with his father Viktor Yanukovych, who is responsible for supporting or implementing actions or policies which threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as the state’s stability and security. | 4.8.2022 |
| 210. | Viktor Fedorovych YANUKOVYCH(Вiктор Федорович ЯНУКОВИЧ) | DOB: 9.7.1950POB: Yenakiyeve, Donetsk Oblast, USSR (now Ukraine)Nationality: UkrainianFunction: former president of Ukraine, Leading businesspersonGender: male | From 2010 until 2014, Viktor Yanukovych was President of Ukraine. He pursued a pro-Russian policy when in office. A Ukrainian court found Viktor Yanukovych guilty of treason for having invited the Russian Federation to invade Ukraine. After being removed from power, he relocated to Russia, from where he has continued his activities aimed at destabilising Ukraine.He assisted in the Russian military interference in Ukraine by calling on the President of the Russian Federation to send Russian troops to Ukraine in March 2014. Viktor Yanukovych supported pro-Russian politicians who held public offices in occupied Crimea. In 2021, a new pre-trial investigation in Ukraine was opened according to which Viktor Yanukovych, together with two former Ministers of Defence, had purposefully reduced the defence capacity of Ukraine, particularly in the Autonomous "Republic of Crimea".On 21 April 2010, then President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych and then President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev signed an agreement between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, according to which the term of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation in Sevastopol was extended from 2017 to 2042. By signing the agreements, Yanukovych created favourable conditions for increasing Russia’s military presence in Ukraine and the re-equipment and modernisation of the weapons of the Black Sea Fleet in the territory of Crimea. Subsequently, Russian weapons that were on the territory of Ukraine were used to annex the Autonomous "Republic of Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol in 2014.He considers himself as the legitimate President of Ukraine and has consistently presented a pro-Russian stance in his public interventions. According to different sources, Viktor Yanukovych has been part of a Russian special operation, aimed at replacing the Ukrainian President with him, during the first phases of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Furthermore, the President of the Republic of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, has requested the President of Ukraine to transfer all his powers to Viktor Yanukovych.Therefore, Viktor Yanukovych is responsible for supporting or implementing actions or policies which threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as the state’s stability and security. | 4.8.2022 |
| 212. | Sergei Kuzhugetovich SHOIGU(Сергей Кужугетович ШОЙГУ) | DOB: 21.5.1955POB: Chadan, Republic of Tuva, USSR (now Russian Federation)Nationality: RussianFunction: Defence Minister of the Russian FederationGender: male | Sergei Shoigu is the Defence Minister of the Russian Federation. He has made public comments about Crimea being and remaining Russian. Under his command and orders, Russian troops have held military drills in the illegally annexed Crimea and launched a full scale military invasion against Ukraine. Due to his position as Defence Minister, he is ultimately responsible for any military action against Ukraine.He is therefore responsible for actively supporting and implementing actions and policies that undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. | 23.2.2022 |
| 214. | Marat Shakirzyanovich KHUSNULLIN(Марат Шакирзянович ХУСНУЛЛИН) | DOB: 9.8.1966POB: Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Deputy Prime Minister of Russia for Construction and Regional DevelopmentNationality: RussianGender: male | Marat Khusnullin is the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia for Construction and Regional Development. In this capacity, he is responsible for Russian governmental policies about occupied Crimea, including providing water to Crimea and Sevastopol, as well as construction projects in the occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Ukraine.He is therefore responsible for actions and policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. | 23.2.2022 |
| 219. | Igor Vladimirovich OSIPOV(Игорь Владимирович ОСИПОВ) | DOB: 6.3.1973POB: Novo-Shunoe settlement, Fedorovsky district, Kostanay region, USSR (now Kazakhstan)Function: Former Commander in Chief of the Black Sea FleetRank: AdmiralNationality: RussianGender: male | Igor Osipov is the former Commander-in-Chief of the Black Sea Fleet. As such, he was responsible for any maritime operation in or to Ukraine through the Black Sea and for restricting the freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.He was therefore responsible for actively supporting and implementing actions and policies that undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as the stability or security in Ukraine. | 23.2.2022 |
| 220. | Oleg Leonydovych SALYUKOV(Олег Леонидович САЛЮКОВ) | DOB: 21.5.1955POB: Saratov, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground ForcesRank: Army GeneralNationality: RussianGender: male | Army General Oleg Salyukov is the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces. As such, he is responsible for Russian ground operations in or to Ukraine. He is also involved in the organisation of patriotic events with the aim of fostering support for the Russian army.He is therefore responsible for actively supporting and implementing actions and policies that undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as the stability or security in Ukraine. | 23.2.2022 |
| 221. | Sergei SUROVIKIN(Cергей СУРОВИКИН) | DOB: 11.10.1966POB: Novosibirsk, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Army General Commander of the Aerospace ForcesRank: Army GeneralAssociated entities: Russian Aerospace Forces – Ministry of DefenceNationality: RussianGender: male | Army General Sergei Surovikin is the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces since 31 October 2017. As such, he is responsible for air operations in or to Ukraine. He was the commander of all Russian forces in the Russian invasion against Ukraine from October 2022 to January 2023. During that period, Russian forces launched heavy attacks against civilian targets, including Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Currently, he serves as deputy commander of all Russian forces in the Russian invasion against Ukraine.He is therefore responsible for actively supporting and implementing actions and policies that undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. | 23.2.2022 |
| 223. | Violetta PRIGOZHINA(Виолетта ПРИГОЖИНА) | Associated individuals: Yevgeniy Viktorovich Prigozhin (son); Lyubov Valentinovna Prigozhina (daughter-in-law)DOB: 12.1.1939Nationality: RussianGender: female | Violetta Prigozhina is the mother of Yevgeniy Prigozhin, a leading businessperson operating in Russia, and former owner of Concord Management and Consulting LLC, which is linked to other "Concord family" businesses, including Kombinat Pitaniiya. The "Concord family" businesses are closely associated with Yevgeniy Prigozhin. She is the former co-owner of other companies with links to her son, including "NOVYI VEK" Restaurant Equestrian Sport Complex LLC. Violetta Prigozhina is therefore an immediate family member benefitting from Yevgeniy Prigozhin. | 23.2.2022 |
| 234. | Yevgeniy Viktorovich PRIGOZHIN(Евгений Викторович ПРИГОЖИН) | DOB: 1.6.1961POB: Leningrad, USSR (now St Petersburg, Russian Federation)Function: leading businessperson, with close ties to Russian political leadershipAssociated persons: Lyubov Valentinovna Prigozhina (spouse); Violetta Prigozhina (mother)Associated entities: Wagner Group, internet Research Agency, Concord company group, Concord Management and Consulting LLC, Megaline LLCNationality: RussianGender: male | Yevgeniy Prigozhin is a Russian leading businessperson with close ties to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the Russian Ministry of Defence. He publicly confirmed that he founded the Wagner Group, a Russia-based unincorporated military entity, responsible for the deployment of Wagner Group mercenaries in Ukraine. In 2022, a joint stock company called "PMC Wagner Center" was established and registered in Saint Petersburg, with the aim of "providing a comfortable environment for generating new ideas to improve Russia’s defence capability". Wagner Group, led by Yevgeniy Prigozhin, has played an important role in the fights and the occupation of territories in Eastern Ukraine.Concord, also known as KOMBINAT PITANIYA KONKORD OOO, a company which Prigozhin founded and owned until November 2019, and a group of other companies with ties to him, including Concord Management and Consulting LLC and Megaline LLC, have been benefitting from large public contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defence following the illegal annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and occupation of Eastern Ukraine by Russia-backed separatists.Yevgeniy Prigozhin is therefore a leading businessperson operating in Russia. He is also responsible for and has actively implemented actions which have undermined and threatened the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Moreover, he has been benefitting from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Eastern Ukraine. | 21.4.2022 |
| 348. | Vyacheslav Alexandrovich FETISOV(Вячеслав Александрович ФЕТИСОВ) | DOB: 20.4.1958Gender: male | Member of the State Duma who voted in favour of the Resolution No. 58243-8 "On the appeal of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation To the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on the need to recognise the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic" and therefore supported and implemented actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. | 23.2.2022 |
| 403. | Timofey Timofeyevich BAZHENOV(Тимофей Тимофеевич БАЖЕНОВ) | DOB: 25.1.1976Gender: male | Member of the State Duma who voted in favour of Resolution No. 58243-8 "On the appeal of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation To the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on the need to recognise the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic" and therefore supported and implemented actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. | 23.2.2022 |
| 437. | Anatoliy Vladimirovich VORONOVSKIY(Анатолий Владимирович ВОРОНОВСКИЙ) | DOB: 28.12.1966Gender: male | Member of the State Duma who voted in favour of Resolution No. 58243-8 "On the appeal of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation To the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on the need to recognise the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic" and therefore supported and implemented actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. | 23.2.2022 |
| 527. | Denis Vasilievich MAIDANOV(Денис Васильевич МАЙДАНОВ) | DOB: 17.2.1976Gender: male | Member of the State Duma who voted in favour of Resolution No. 58243-8 "On the appeal of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation To the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on the need to recognise the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic" and therefore supported and implemented actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. | 23.2.2022 |
| 642. | Nikita Gennadievich RUMYANTSEV(Никита Геннадьевич РУМЯНЦЕВ) | DOB: 27.4.1988Gender: male | Member of the State Duma who ratified the government decisions of the "Treaties of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Donetsk People’s Republic" and between the Russian Federation and the "Luhansk People’s Republic"". | 25.2.2022 |
| 643. | Mikhail Sergeyevich KISELYOV(Михаил Сергеевич КИСЕЛЁВ)(a.k.a. Mikhail Sergeyevich KIZEEV)(Михаил Владимирович КИЗЕЕВ) | DOB: 18.6.1986Gender: male | Member of the State Duma who ratified the government decisions of the "Treaties of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Donetsk People’s Republic" and between the Russian Federation and the "Luhansk People’s Republic"". | 25.2.2022 |
| 661. | Sergei Dmitrevich SIMONENKO(Сергей Дмитриевич СИМОНЕНКО) | Function: Major General, Former Deputy Minister of Defence for Armament, Chief of ArmamentDOB: 2.4.1968POB: Kostyukovichi, Mogilyov Region, USSR (now Belarus)Gender: male | Sergei Simonenko is Major General, former Deputy Minister of Defence for Armament and Chief of Armament of the Republic of Belarus. He was part of the Belarusian army, which has supported and facilitated Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine since 24 February 2022, in particular by hosting and participating in joint exercises of the armed forces of Belarus and Russia in the weeks preceding the armed aggression. In his former position as Major General and Deputy Minister of Defence for Armament of the Republic of Belarus, Sergei Simonenko was responsible for and actively supporting actions undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. | 25.2.2022 |
| 666. | Igor Viktorovich DEMIDENKO(Игорь Викторович ДЕМИДЕНКО) | DOB: 5.2.1971POB: Mogilev, USSR (now Belarus)Nationality: BelarusianFunction: Major General, Former Commander of the Western Operational CommandGender: male | Igor Viktorovich Demidenko is Major General and former Commander of the Western Operational Command of the Republic of Belarus. He was part of the Belarusian army, which has supported the Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine of 24 February 2022. In this former commander position, he was responsible for the participation of the troops under his command in the joint Belarusian-Russian military exercises, which prepared and facilitated Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. He also took part and supervised the participation of his troops in those exercises.Igor Demidenko was therefore responsible for and actively supporting actions undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. | 25.2.2022 |
| 673. | Alisher USMANOV(Russian: Алишер Бурханович УСМАНОВ)(Uzbek: Alisher USMONOV) | DOB: 9.9.1953POB: Chust, USSR (now Uzbekistan)Passport: Russian passport no. 55 0314316, valid from 6.12.2019 until 6.12.2029Function: Russian Leading businesspersonGender: male | Alisher Usmanov is a pro-Kremlin leading businessperson having interests in iron ore and steel, media, telecommunications and internet companies. His largest holding is the steel giant Metalloinvest, which, together with other companies, is operating in the mineral sector, providing substantial source of revenue to the Russian Government. Alisher Usmanov has particularly close ties to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. He has been referred to as one of Vladimir Putin’s favourite leading businesspersons. He is considered to be one of Russia’s businesspersons-officials, who were entrusted with servicing financial flows but whose positions depend on the will of the President. Usmanov has reportedly fronted for the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and solved his business problems. He also has close ties with Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia and former President and Prime Minister of Russia, who benefitted from the personal use of luxurious residences controlled by Usmanov.Therefore, he actively supported materially or financially and benefitted from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. Furthermore, he is a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in an economic sector providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine.When Usmanov took control of the business daily "Kommersant", the freedom of the editorial staff was curtailed and the newspaper took a manifestly pro-Kremlin stance. Kommersant under Usmanov’s ownership published a propagandist anti-Ukrainian article by Dmitry Medvedev, in which the former President of Russia argued that it was meaningless to engage in talks with the current Ukrainian authorities, who in his opinion were under direct foreign control.Therefore he actively supported the Russian government’s policies of destabilisation of Ukraine. | 28.2.2022 |
| 674. | Petr Olegovich AVEN(Пëтр Олегович АВЕН) | DOB: 16.3. 1955POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Leading businessperson close to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. One of the main shareholders of the Alfa GroupGender: maleAssociated individuals: the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Mikhail Fridman, German Borisovich Khan, Alexey Kuzmichev | Petr Aven is a Russian businessperson with close links to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, dating back to the early 1990s. He is an important shareholder of ABH Financial Limited, which includes a major Russian bank, Alfa Bank. He is also a shareholder of the LetterOne investment firm.He is one of approximately 50 wealthy Russian businesspersons who regularly meet with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. He took directives from the president of Russia and implemented his foreign policy agenda. Aven and his business partner Mikhail Fridman have been engaged in the Kremlin’s efforts to lift the Western sanctions issued to counter Russian aggressive policy against Ukraine.On 24 February 2022, in the aftermath of the initial stages of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Petr Aven, along with 36 other businesspersons, met with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and other members of the Russian government to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions. The fact that he was invited to attend this meeting shows that he is a member of the closest circle of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. That special invitation shows that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine.Aven benefitted from his government connections. He exchanged favours with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in return for political support to his business and financial gains.The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin rewarded Alfa Group Consortium’s loyalty to the Russian authorities by providing political help to Alfa Group Consortium’s foreign investment plans.The insurance company AlfaStrakhovanie, subsidiary of Alfa Group Consortium, provides insurance to the vehicles of the Federal Service of the National Guard of the Russian Federation (Rosgvardia), whose units operate in the occupied regions of Ukraine under Russian control, as well as the bodyguard vehicles of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin’s. Furthermore, X5 Retail Group, another subsidiary of Alfa Group Consortium, cooperates with JSC Voentorg, an entity subject to restrictive measures which provides catering and laundry services, as well as military uniforms, to the armed forces of the Russian Federation and whose subsidiary sells T-shirts bearing the "Z" military symbol used by Russian propagandists to promote Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.Therefore, he is a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in an economic sector providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. He actively supported materially or financially and benefitted from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. He also supported actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 28.2.2022 |
| 675. | Mikhail Maratovich FRIDMAN(Михаил Маратович ФРИДМАН) | DOB: 21.4.1964POB: Lviv, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: maleAssociated individuals: the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Petr Aven, German Borisovich Khan, Alexey Kuzmichev | Mikhail Fridman a Russian businessperson. He is one of the main shareholders of ABH Financial Limited, which includes a major Russian bank, Alfa Bank. He is also a shareholder of the LetterOne investment firm. He has managed to cultivate strong ties with the administration of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, and has been referred to as a top Russian financier and enabler of Putin’s inner circle. He managed to acquire state assets through government connections. He exchanged favours with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in return for political support to his business and financial gains. Vladimir Putin rewarded Alfa Group Consortium’s loyalty to the Russian authorities by providing political help to Alfa Group Consortium’s foreign investment plans.The insurance company AlfaStrakhovanie, subsidiary of Alfa Group Consortium, provides insurance to the vehicles of the Federal Service of the National Guard of the Russian Federation (Rosgvardia), whose units operate in the occupied regions of Ukraine under Russian control, as well as the bodyguard vehicles of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Furthermore, X5 Retail Group, another subsidiary of Alfa Group Consortium, cooperates with JSC Voentorg, an entity subject to restrictive measures which provides catering and laundry services, as well as military uniforms, to the armed forces of the Russian Federation and whose subsidiary sells T-shirts bearing the "Z" military symbol used by Russian propagandists to promote Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Fridman and his business partner Petr Aven have been engaged in the Kremlin’s efforts to lift the Western sanctions issued to counter Russian aggressive policy against Ukraine.Therefore, he is a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in an economic sector providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. He actively supported materially or financially and benefitted from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. He also supported actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 28.2.2022 |
| 676. | Sergei Pavlovich ROLDUGIN(Сергей Павлович РОЛДУГИН) | DOB: 28.9.1951POB: Sakhalin Oblast, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: cellist, businessperson, close friend of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir PutinGender: male | Roldugin is a businessperson with close ties to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. He is part of Putin’s network financial scheme. He owns at least five offshore entities and he keeps his assets in Bank Rossiya (sanctioned by the Union), known in Moscow as "Putin’s wallet". According to the investigation of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Roldugin is responsible for "shuffling" at least USD 2 billion through banks and offshore companies as a part of the hidden financial network of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. He also took part in "Troika Laundromat", and he funnelled billions of USD through the system. Moreover, he received more than USD 69 million through companies within the "Troika Laundromat". The fact that Sergei Roldugin was not acting in his own interest has been acknowledged by a Swiss Court.He is therefore responsible for actively supporting, materially or financially, Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 28.2.2022 |
| 681. | Andrey Anatolyevich TURCHAK(Андрей Анатольевич ТУРЧАК) | DOB: 20.12.1975POB: Leningrad, USSR (now St Petersburg, Russian Federation)Function: Secretary of the General Council of the United Russia party; First deputy speaker of the Federation CouncilGender: male | Andrey Turchak is secretary of the General Council of the United Russia party and first deputy speaker of the Federation Council. His political success is associated with his father, Anatoly Turchak, who trained judo with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the Rotenberg brothers. He promoted a positive attitude to the recognition of the separatist so-called "People’s Republics" of Donetsk and Luhansk.He called on the Russian authorities to provide the pro-Russian separatist forces in the Donbas region with advanced weapons. He publicly stated that it was impossible to solve the Donbas conflict in a peaceful manner with the Ukrainian authorities. He expressed unfounded claims about a planned Ukrainian military offensive in Donbas. He led negotiations with Denis Pushilin, head of the separatist so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". He visited a mobilisation point of the separatist armed forces in the frontline zone of Donbas to personally congratulate the soldiers of the separatist so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic" on Defender of the Fatherland Day. He publicly defended Russia’s decision to recognise the separatist Donbas "republics". He stated that Russia is indifferent to Western sanctions.He was appointed head of a parliamentary coordination group whose main task is to improve the provision of the Russian army and prepare the necessary legislation.Therefore, he is responsible for actively supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. | 28.2.2022 |
| 686. | Roman Georgievich BABAYAN(Роман Георгиевич БАБАЯН) | DOB: 7.12.1967POB: Baku, AzerbaijanFunction: Journalist, host of the "Own Truth" TV show on NTV channel. Editor-in-chief of "Moscow Speaks" radio; Member of Moscow City DumaGender: male | Roman Babayan is a journalist and member of the Moscow City Duma. He hosts the "Own Truth" TV show on NTV channel. He is also an editor-in-chief of "Moscow Speaks" radio. He has spread anti-Ukrainian propaganda and promoted a positive attitude to the actions of separatists in Donbas.In an interview he gave to Ukraina.ru, he clearly stated that every inhabitant of Donbas would prefer the region to join Russia, and questioned Ukraine’s right to its own territories. Furthermore, he accused Ukrainian authorities of ethnicity-based persecutions in Donbas and a de facto genocide, and said that Ukrainians had killed children and elderly people in Donbas. He also supported the Russian narrative about the "fascist regime" in Ukraine. In order to do this he presented an indistinct recording with soldiers bearing the Nazi German naval ensign, describing them as Ukrainians.Therefore, he is responsible for, actively supporting or implementing, actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine | 28.2.2022 |
| 688. | Anton Vyacheslavovich KRASOVSKY(Антон Вячеславович КРАСОВСКИЙ)(a.k.a. Anton Vyacheslavovich KUZNETSOV-KRASOVSKY)(Антон Вячеславович КУЗНЕЦОВ-КРАСОВСКИЙ) | DOB: 18.7.1975POB: Podolsk, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Activist, journalist, propagandist, former host of the talk show "The Antonyms" on RT, Russian state-funded TV channelGender: male | Anton Krasovsky is a journalist, former host of the talk show "The Antonyms" on RT, Russian state-funded TV channel. He has spread anti-Ukrainian propaganda, including hate speech. He called Ukraine a Russian land and denigrated Ukrainians as a nation. He also threatened Ukraine with Russian invasion if Ukraine became any closer to joining NATO. He suggested that such action would end up "taking away" the constitution of Ukraine and "burning it on Khreshchatyk". Furthermore, he suggested that Ukraine should join Russia.Therefore, he is responsible for actively supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. | 28.2.2022 |
| 692. | Rustam Usmanovich MURADOV(Рустам Усманович МУРАДОВ) | DOB: 21.3.1973POB: Dagestan, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Colonel General, Commander of the Eastern Military District, former Deputy commander of the Southern Military DistrictGender: male | Rustam Muradov is Colonel General and Commander of the Eastern Military District since 7 October 2022. Previously, he was the deputy commander of the Southern Military District, which has been involved in military actions against Ukraine. In July 2022 he was named commander of Russia’s group of forces "Vostok" operating in Ukraine.Ukraine has lately become the main target of the Southern Military District. Because of that, the new 8th Army was formed and the District’s presence on the territory of the illegally annexed Crimean peninsula was expanded. Since mid-October 2021, Russian military forces have started an unprecedented military build-up on or near the Ukrainian border and within Ukraine’s occupied Crimea region. In this respect, many observers and policymakers have expressed concerns about a possible new Russian invasion of Ukraine or other aggressive actions. Troops from the Southern Military District have conducted military drills in areas encircling Ukraine and have moved artillery and battalion tactical groups into the Crimean peninsula. The Southern Military District also supervised military exercises of the armed forces of the separatist "republics". After the decision of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to recognise the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic" and "Luhansk People’s Republic", soldiers of the Southern Military District entered the territory of these two self-proclaimed republics. On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine.Therefore, Rustam Muradov is responsible for actively supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. | 28.2.2022 |
| 694. | Gennady Nikolayevich TIMCHENKO(Геннадий Николаевич ТИМЧЕНКО) | DOB: 9.11.1952POB: Leninakan, USSR (now Gyumri, Armenia)Nationality: Armenian, Russian, FinnishFunction: Owner of the private investment group Volga GroupGender: male | Gennady Timchenko isa long-time acquaintance of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and broadly described as one of his confidants.He is benefitting from his links with Russian decision-makers. He is founder and shareholder of the Volga Group, an investing group with a portfolio of investments in key-sectors of the Russian economy. The Volga Group contributes significantly to the Russian economy and its development.He is also a shareholder of bank Rossiya which is considered to be the bank of Putin and his associates. Since the illegal annexation of Crimea, Bank Rossiya has opened branches across Crimea and Sevastopol, thereby consolidating their integration into the Russian Federation.Furthermore, Bank Rossiya has stakes in the National Media Group, a media holding, controlling 28 media enterprises in Russia which are actively spreading propaganda and disinformation related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.He is therefore a leading businessperson operating in Russia and is responsible for supporting actions or policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.He is also responsible for providing financial or material support, and benefitting from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 28.2.2022 |
| 695. | Alexey Alexandrovits MORDASHOV(Алексей Александрович МОРДАШОВ) | DOB: 26.9.1965POB: Cherepovets, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Chairman of Severstal and SevergroupNationality: RussianGender: maleAssociates: Yuriy Kovalchuk; Nikolay Shamalov | Alexey Mordashov is a Russian businessperson with close links with the Russian Government. On 24 February 2022, in the aftermath of the initial stages of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Alexey Mordashov, along with 36 other businesspersons, met with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and other members of the Russian government to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions. The fact that he was invited to attend this meeting shows that he is a member of the closest circle of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin’s. Moreover, he was among the leading Russian businesspersons who participated in the congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in March 2023, where the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin gave a speech and urged billionaires to put "patriotism before profit". Alexey Mordashov is the chairman of the company Severgroup, a private investment company whose subsidiary, Severstal, operates in the steel and mining sector and supplies special steel products to the military industry, including armoured steel.He is therefore a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine.Alexey Mordashov is also supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.Finally, he is also responsible for providing financial and material support, and benefitting from the Government of the Russian Federation responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 28.2.2022 |
| 699. | Oleg Leonidovich VOINOV(Russian: Олег Леонидович ВОИНОВ)(Belarusian: Алег Леанiдавiч ВОIНАЎ) | DOB: 26.3.1967POB: Dnipropetrovsk, USSR (now Dnipro, Ukraine)Function: Director of National Historical Archives of BelarusNationality: BelarusianGender: male | Oleg Voinov is the Director of National Historical Archives of Belarus since May 2022. He previously held the position of Head of the International Military Cooperation Department of the Belarusian Ministry of Defence and Assistant to the Minister of Defence for International Military Cooperation.Belarus is participating in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine by allowing Russia to fire ballistic missiles from Belarus into Ukraine, enabling transportation of Russian military personnel and heavy weapons, tanks, and military transporters in Belarus (road and railway transportation) to Ukraine, allowing Russian military aircraft to fly over Belarusian airspace into Ukraine, providing refuelling points in Belarus for Russian military aircraft engaged in activities against Ukraine, and storing Russian weapons and military equipment in Belarus.Being a high-ranking member of the Belarusian armed forces, Oleg Voinov is participating in the actions of Belarus supporting Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. | 2.3.2022 |
| 706. | Alexander Ivanovich BAS(Russian: Александр Иванович БАС)(Belarusian: Аляксандр Iванавiч БАС) | DOB: 17.8.1971POB: Khotomel, USSR (now Belarus)Function: Major General, Head of the Main Directorate of Combat Training of the Armed ForcesNationality: BelarusianGender: male | Alexander Bas has been promoted to the rank of Major General and holds the position of Head of the Main Directorate of Combat Training of the Armed Forces since January 2023. Formerly Alexander Bas was the Deputy Commander of the Belarusian Western Operational Command.Belarus is participating in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine by allowing Russia to fire ballistic missiles from Belarus into Ukraine, enabling transportation of Russian military personnel and heavy weapons, tanks, and military transporters in Belarus (road and railway transportation) to Ukraine, allowing Russian military aircraft to fly over Belarusian airspace into Ukraine, providing refuelling points in Belarus for Russian military aircraft engaged in activities against Ukraine, and storing Russian weapons and military equipment in Belarus.Being a high-ranking member of the Belarusian armed forces, Alexander Bas is participating in the actions of Belarus supporting Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. | 2.3.2022 |
| 711. | Vadim Evgenievich SHADURA(Russian: Вадим Евгеньевич ШАДУРА) | Function: Chief of Staff – First Deputy Commander of the Troops of the North-Western Operational Command of Belarus, Major-GeneralNationality: BelarusianGender: male | Vadim Shadura holds the position of Chief of Staff – First Deputy Commander of the Troops of the North-Western Operational Command of Belarus and has been promoted to Major-General.Belarus is participating in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine by allowing Russia to fire ballistic missiles from Belarus into Ukraine, enabling transportation of Russian military personnel and heavy weapons, tanks, and military transporters in Belarus (road and railway transportation) to Ukraine, allowing Russian military aircraft to fly over Belarusian airspace into Ukraine, providing refuelling points in Belarus for Russian military aircraft engaged in activities against Ukraine, and storing Russian weapons and military equipment in Belarus.Being a high-ranking member of the Belarusian armed forces, Vadim Shadura is participating in the actions of Belarus supporting Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. | 2.3.2022 |
| 714. | Vyacheslav Aleksandrovich LENKEVICH(Russian: Вячеслав Александрович ЛЕНКЕВИЧ) | Function: Head of the Fuel and Lubricants Administration Department of the Ministry of Defence of Belarus, ColonelNationality: BelarusianGender: male | Vyacheslav Lenkevich has been promoted to Head of the Fuel and Lubricants Administration Department of the Ministry of Defence of Belarus in September 2022. He previously held the position of the Deputy Commander in Charge of Logistics and Head of Logistics of the North-Western Operational Command of Belarus.Belarus is participating in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine by allowing Russia to fire ballistic missiles from Belarus into Ukraine, enabling transportation of Russian military personnel and heavy weapons, tanks, and military transporters in Belarus (road and railway transportation) to Ukraine, allowing Russian military aircraft to fly over Belarusian airspace into Ukraine, providing refuelling points in Belarus for Russian military aircraft engaged in activities against Ukraine, and storing Russian weapons and military equipment in Belarus.Being a high-ranking member of the Belarusian armed forces, Vyacheslav Lenkevich is participating in the actions of Belarus supporting Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. | 2.3.2022 |
| 720. | Alexander Semenovich VINOKUROV(Александр Семёнович ВИНОКУРОВ) | DOB: 12.10.1982POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Businessperson, Managing Partner and President of Maraton Group; Member of Board of Directors of MagnitNationality: RussianGender: male | Alexander Vinokurov is a Russian businessperson with business interests in food retail, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and infrastructure. He is in leadership positions of Maraton Group, an investment company, and Magnit, the biggest Russian food retailer. He also holds shares in Demetra Holding, one of Russia’s largest grain traders active in the exportation of grains, while Russia is the world’s largest exporter of wheat. He is married to Ekaterina Sergeevna Vinokurova, daughter of Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. His father is Semen Vinokurov, who was the head of the State Unitary Enterprise "Capital Pharmacies" and is considered to be one of the main entrepreneurs in the Russian pharmaceutical industry. Alexander Vinokurov therefore has close ties to the Government of the Russian Federation and is involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to that government, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine.On 24 February 2022, in the aftermath of the initial stages of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Alexander Vinokurov, along with 36 other businesspersons, met with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and other members of the Russian government to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions. The fact that he was invited to attend this meeting shows that he is a member of the closest circle of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. It also shows that he is a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. This is further corroborated by Alexander Vinokurov’s close personal ties with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov who is responsible for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of that state. | 9.3.2022 |
| 721. | Andrey Igorevich MELNICHENKO(Андрей Игоревич МЕЛЬНИЧЕНКО) | DOB: 8.3.1972POB: Gomel, USSR (now Belarus)Function: Non-Executive Director of JSC SUEK, Member of the Board of EuroChem GroupNationality: RussianGender: male | Andrey Melnichenko is a Russian industrialist who continues to control major fertiliser producer EuroChem Group and coal company SUEK. Since 9 March 2022, Melnichenko transferred his interests in SUEK and Eurochem Group to his spouse, Aleksandra Melnichenko. He continues to benefit from the wealth he transferred to his wife.Andrey Melnichenko belongs to the most influential circle of Russian businesspersons with close connections to the Russian Government. On 24 February 2022, in the aftermath of the initial stages of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Andrey Melnichenko, along with 36 other businesspersons, met with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and other members of the Russian government to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions, thus exemplifying his importance as a leading businessperson in Russia. Moreover, he was among the leading Russian businesspersons who participated in the congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in March 2023, where the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin gave a speech and urged billionaires to put "patriotism before profit".Those elements show that he is a leading businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of Russia, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 9.3.2022 |
| 722. | Dmitry Alexandrovich PUMPYANSKY(a.k.a. Dmitry A. PUMPIANSKY)(Дмитрий Алekcандрович ПУМПЯНСКИЙ) | DOB: 22.3.1964POB: Ulan-Ude, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Vice-President, Member of the Bureau of the Board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Co-Chairman of the RSPP Committee on Industrial Policy and Technical RegulationNationality: RussianGender: male | Dmitry Pumpyansky is a Russian leading businessperson operating in Russia. He is Vice-President, member of the Bureau of the Board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), Co-Chairman of the RSPP Committee on Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation. He is a Member of the Council of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of the Russian Federation and President of the Sverdlovsk regional Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (SOSPP).He held senior positions at large Russian metallurgical enterprises. He is former Chairman of the board of directors of TMK PAO and former President and a board member of Group Sinara. In those capacities, he supported and benefitted from cooperation with authorities of the Russian Federation and State-owned enterprises, including Russian railways, Gazprom and Rosneft. He is therefore involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine.On 24 February 2022, in the aftermath of the initial stages of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Dmitry Pumpyansky, along with 36 other businesspersons, met with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and other members of the Russian government to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions. The fact that he was invited to attend this meeting shows that he is a member of the closest circle of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine.Additionally, he was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree, the Order of Honor. He was among the leading Russian businesspersons who participated in the congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in March 2023, where the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin gave a speech and urged billionaires to put "patriotism before profit". Those elements show that he is a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of Russia, which is responsible for annexation of Crimea and destabilisation of Ukraine. | 9.3.2022 |
| 723. | Dmitry Arkadievich MAZEPIN(Дмитрий Аркадьевич МАЗЕПИН) | DOB: 18.4.1968POB: Minsk, USSR (now Belarus)Function: Former CEO of JSC UCC UralchemNationality: RussianGender: male | Dmitry Mazepin is a major owner and former CEO of the mineral fertiliser company Uralchem. Uralchem Group is a Russian manufacturer of a wide range of chemical products, including mineral fertilisers and ammoniac saltpetre. According to the company, it is the largest producer of ammonium nitrate as well as the second-largest producer of ammonia and nitrogen fertilisers in Russia. Dmitry Mazepin is thus a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine.On 24 February 2022, in the aftermath of the initial stages of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Dmitry Mazepin, along with another 36 businesspersons, met with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and other members of the Russian government to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions. The fact that he was invited to attend this meeting shows that he is a member of the closest circle of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. It also shows that he is a leading businessperson operating in Russia. Moreover, he was among the leading Russian businesspersons who participated in the congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in March 2023, where the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin gave a speech and urged billionaires to put "patriotism before profit".In December 2021 Dmitry Mazepin rewrote his Cyprus-based companies Uralchem Holding and CI-Chemical Invest, controlling "Uralchem", to Russian jurisdiction at the special administrative district on Oktyabrsky Island of Kaliningrad Oblast. | 9.3.2022 |
| 724. | Galina Evgenyevna PUMPYANSKAYA(Галина Евгеньевна ПУМПЯНСКАЯ) | DOB: 10.2.1966Nationality: RussianGender: female | Galina Pumpyanskaya is the spouse of Dmitry Pumpyansky, a Russian leading businessperson, member of the Council of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of the Russian Federation and President of the Sverdlovsk regional Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (SOSPP). Her husband is also the Vice-President, Member of the Bureau of the Board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), Co-Chairman of the RSPP Committee on Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation. He is also former Chairman of the Board of Directors of PJSC Pipe Metallurgical Company, and former President and board member of Group Sinara. Both companies support and benefit from cooperation with authorities of the Russian Federation and State-owned enterprises, including Russian railways, Gazprom and Rosneft.Galina Pumpyanskaya is therefore an immediate family member benefitting from her husband Dmitry Pumpyansky. | 9.3.2022 |
| 728. | Vadim Nikolaevich MOSHKOVICH(Вадим Николаевич МОШКОВИЧ) | DOB: 6.4.1967POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: former chairman of the Board of Directors of Rusagro GroupNationality: Russian, CypriotGender: male | Vadim Moshkovich is a Russian entrepreneur with business interests in agriculture and real-estate development. In 2004, Vadim Moshkovich founded Rusagro Group, which is a major producer of pork, fats and sugar, rated first among agricultural holdings in 2021 in Russia. Vadim Moshkovich is therefore a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation.On 24 February 2022, in the aftermath of the initial stages of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Vadim Moshkovich, along with 36 other businesspersons, met with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and other members of the Russian government to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions. The fact that he was invited to attend this meeting shows that he is a member of the closest circle of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. It also shows that he is a leading businessperson operating in Russia. | 9.3.2022 |
| 730. | Andrey Andreevich GURYEV(Андрей Aндреевич ГУРЬЕВ) | DOB: 7.3.1982POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of PJSC PhosAgro; has worked at PhosAgro since 2004, holding various positions; Member of the Management Board Bureau of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) since 30 September 2019Nationality: RussianGender: male | Andrey Guryev is a former Member of the Board and former CEO of PJSC PhosAgro. He is a shareholder of PJSC PhosAgro and he is the President of the Russian Association of Fertiliser Producers (RAPU). Furthermore, he is a Member of the Bureau of the Board of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. Russia is the largest exporter of fertilisers in the world and PhosAgro is one of the leading producers of phosphate-based fertilisers. The Company is Europe’s largest producer of phosphate-based fertilisers, the world’s largest producer of high-grade phosphate rock and the world’s second-largest producer (excluding China) of Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) and Diammonium phosphate (DAP).Andrey Guryev is therefore a leading businessperson operating in Russia and involved in an economic sector providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine.Furthermore, he is responsible for supporting materially the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 9.3.2022 |
| 731. | Dmitry Vladimirovich KONOV(Дмитрий Владимирович КОНОВ) | DOB: 2.9.1970POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: former Chairman of the Board of PJSC SIBUR Holding; Member of Alrosa PAO’s Supervisory Board and Strategy’s Planning Committee; Member of the Russian Union of Enterprises and Organisations of the Chemical Complex (Ruschemunion);served in the Treasury Department of OAO NK YUKOS; held various positions at AKB Trust and Investment Bank, including Vice President – Head of the Investment Banking Department and Managing Director of Corporate Finance Department; former member of the Board of Directors of OAO Gazprom neftekhim Salavat and OAO GazprombankNationality: RussianGender: male | Dmitriy Konov is the former Chairman of the Management Board of PJSC SIBUR Holding, and in that capacity oversaw the company’s activities. SIBUR Holding is the largest integrated petrochemicals company in Russia and one of the fastest-growing companies in the global petrochemicals industry. SIBUR is a leading emerging markets petrochemical group and the largest petrochemical producer in the Russian market. Majority stakes in SIBUR are owned by leading businesspersons close to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin: Leonid Mikhelson and Gennady Timchenko.SIBUR Holding is closely connected with the Russian Government and the revenue it generates is therefore an important source of revenue for the Russian Government.Dmitriy Konov has links to the chemical industry through its membership in the Russian Union of Enterprises and Organisations of the Chemical Complex (Ruschemunion), an organisation collaborating with the Russian authorities to defend the interests of the Russian chemical industry and make it more efficient and productive. The Russian chemical industry is dominated by a few stakeholders with close ties with the Kremlin.Dmitriy Konov is member of Alrosa’s Supervisory Board and Strategic Planning Committee. Alrosa is state-owned company operating in the diamond industry and its profits directly flow to the Kremlin. Through his roles at Alrosa, Dmitriy Konov contributes to the financing of Russian Government activities related inter alia to the destabilisation of Ukraine.On 24 February 2022, he attended a meeting of leading businesspersons at the Kremlin with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions. The fact that he was invited to attend that meeting shows that he was a member of the inner circle of leading businesspersons close to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.Dmitriy Konov is a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 9.3.2022 |
| 732. | Nikita Dmitrievich MAZEPIN(Никита Дмитриевич МАЗЕПИН) | DOB: 2.3.1999POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Former Russian racing driver for Haas F1 Team in the 2022 Formula One World Championship under a neutral flag representing the Russian Automobile FederationNationality: RussianGender: male | Nikita Mazepin is the son of Dmitry Mazepin, owner and former General Director of JSC UCC Uralchem. He was a driver at Haas F1 Team until March 2022, sponsored by Dmitry Mazepin through Uralchem’s subsidiary, Uralkali. His foundation "We compete as one" is set to be financed with funds from Uralkali. He is also associated with his father through joint business interests in the company Hitech GP, which was partly owned by Dmitry Mazepin through Uralkali and whose objective is to benefit Nikita Mazepin’s career as a motorsport driver, and which is now owned by a common business associate of the two men.He is an immediate family member benefitting from and associated with his father, Dmitry Mazepin, a leading businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 9.3.2022 |
| 806. | Igor Nikolayevich MOROZOV(Игорь Николаевич МОРОЗОВ) | DOB: 13.10.1956Gender: male | Former member of the Federation Council that ratified the government decisions on the "Treaties of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Donetsk People’s Republic" and between the Russian Federation and the "Luhansk People’s Republic"". | 9.3.2022 |
| 823. | Alexander Yuryevich PRONYUSHKIN(Александр Юрьевич ПРОНЮШКИН) | DOB: 31.7.1987Gender: male | Former member of the Federation Council that ratified the government decisions on the "Treaties of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Donetsk People’s Republic" and between the Russian Federation and the "Luhansk People’s Republic"". | 9.3.2022 |
| 852. | Oleg Polikarpovich TKACH(Олег Поликарпович ТКАЧ) | DOB: 23.9.1967Gender: male | Former member of the Federation Council that ratified the government decisions on the "Treaties of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the "Donetsk People’s Republic" and between the Russian Federation and the "Luhansk People’s Republic"". | 9.3.2022 |
| 879. | Roman Arkadyevich ABRAMOVICH(Роман Аркадьевич АБРАМОВИЧ) | DOB: 24.10.1966POB: Saratov, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Leading businessperson close to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin; major shareholder of Evraz; former Governor of ChukotkaNationality: RussianGender: maleAddress: 1 Lipovaya Aleya, Nemchinovo, Odinsovo district, Moscow, Russian FederationAssociated individuals: the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin | Roman Abramovich is a Russian leading businessperson who has long and close ties to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. He has had privileged access to the President, and has maintained very good relations with him. This connection with the Russian leader has helped him to maintain his considerable wealth. He is a major shareholder of the steel group Evraz, which is one of Russia’s largest taxpayers.He has therefore been benefitting from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea or the destabilisation of Ukraine. He is also a leading Russian businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 15.3.2022 |
| 880. | German Borisovich KHAN(Russian: Герман Борисович ХАН) | DOB: 24.10.1961POB: Kyiv, USSR (now Ukraine)Function: Leading businessperson close to Vladimir Putin. One of the main shareholders of the Alfa GroupNationality: RussianGender: maleAssociated individuals: Vladimir Putin, Mikhail Fridman, Petr Aven, Alexey KuzmichevAssociated entities: Alfa Group, Alfa Bank | German Khan is a Russian businessperson maintaining a close relationship with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, similarly to his business partners, Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven. For many years, he had been one of the main shareholders of the ABH Financial Limited, which includes a major Russian bank, Alfa Bank. He was also a shareholder of the LetterOne investment firm. In 2022, facing Western sanctions against him, he transferred the ownership of his shares in ABH Financial Limited and LetterOne to his long-time business partner Andrei Kosogov. He continued to manage the Russia-based assets of these companies. He is believed to be one of the most influential persons in Russia. He exchanged favours with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in return for political support to his business and financial gains. Vladimir Putin rewarded Alfa Group Consortium’s loyalty to the Russian authorities by providing political help to Alfa Group Consortium’s foreign investment plans. Moreover, he was among the leading Russian businesspersons who participated in the congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in March 2023, where the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin gave a speech and urged billionaires to put "patriotism before profit".The insurance company AlfaStrakhovanie, subsidiary of Alfa Group Consortium, provides insurance to the vehicles of the Federal Service of the National Guard of the Russian Federation (Rosgvardia), whose units operate in the occupied regions of Ukraine under Russian control, as well as the bodyguard vehicles of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Furthermore, X5 Retail Group, another subsidiary of Alfa Group Consortium, cooperates with JSC Voentorg, an entity subject to restrictive measures which provides catering and laundry services, as well as military uniforms, to the armed forces of the Russian Federation and whose subsidiary sells T-shirts bearing the "Z" military symbol used by Russian propagandists to promote Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. He has therefore been actively supporting materially or financially and benefitting from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea or the destabilisation of Ukraine. He is also a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 15.3.2022 |
| 881. | Viktor Filippovich RASHNIKOV(Russian: Виктор Филиппович РАШНИКОВ) | DOB: 13.10.1948POB: Magnitorsk, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Leading businessperson. Owner, chairman of the Board of Directors and chairman of the Committee for Strategic Planning of the Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works (MMK).Nationality: RussianGender: maleAssociated entities: Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works (MMK) | Viktor Rashnikov is a leading Russian businessperson who is owner and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works (MMK) company. MMK is one of Russia’s largest taxpayers. The tax burden on the company increased lately, resulting in considerably higher proceeds to the Russian state budget. Viktor Rashnikov also receives support from the Russian Government and decision-makers. Moreover, he was among the leading Russian businesspersons who participated in the congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in March 2023, where the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin gave a speech and urged billionaires to put "patriotism before profit".He is therefore a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to, and benefitting from the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 15.3.2022 |
| 882. | Alexey Viktorovich KUZMICHEV(a.k.a. Alexey Viktorovich KUZMICHOV)(Russian: Алексей Викторович КУЗЬМИЧЁВ) | Function: Leading businessperson close to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. One of the main shareholders of the Alfa Group.DOB: 15.10.1962POB: Kirov, USSR (now Russian Federation)Nationality: RussianGender: maleAssociated individuals: the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Mikhail Fridman, Petr Aven, German KhanAssociated entities: Alfa Group, Alfa Bank | Alexey Kuzmichev is a major shareholder of the Alfa Group consortium, which includes Alfa Bank, one of Russia’s largest taxpayers. He is believed to be one of the most influential persons in Russia. He has well established ties to the president of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Vladimir Putin rewarded Alfa Group’s loyalty to the Russian authorities by providing political help to Alfa Group’s foreign investment plans.The insurance company AlfaStrakhovanie, subsidiary of Alfa Group Consortium, provides insurance to the vehicles of the Federal Service of the National Guard of the Russian Federation (Rosgvardia), whose units operate in the occupied regions of Ukraine under Russian control, as well as the bodyguard vehicles of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Furthermore, X5 Retail Group, another subsidiary of Alfa Group Consortium, cooperates with JSC Voentorg, an entity subject to restrictive measures which provides catering and laundry services, as well as military uniforms, to the armed forces of the Russian Federation and whose subsidiary sells T-shirts bearing the "Z" military symbol used by Russian propagandists to promote Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. He has therefore been actively supporting materially or financially and benefitting from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea or the destabilisation of Ukraine. He is also a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 15.3.2022 |
| 884. | Alexander Nikolayevich SHOKHIN(Russian: Александр Николаевич ШОХИН) | DOB: 25.12.1951POB: Savinskoye, Kirillovsky District, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs; Former Deputy Chairman of Mechel PAO’s Board of Directors; Member of the Bureau of the General Council of political party "United Russia"Nationality: RussianGender: male | Alexander Shokhin is the president of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) – a lobby group, which promotes the interests of business in Russia. He also chairs the Coordinating Council on Import Substitution and Technological Independence of RSPP. He is former Deputy Chairman of Mechel PAO’s Board of Directors – one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, which generates a source of revenue for the Government of the Russian Federation.After the annexation of Crimea by Russia, Shokhin publicly expressed a need to direct more Russian investment to Crimea in order to override a possible economic blockade by the West. On 24 February 2022, Shokhin attended a meeting of leading businesspersons at the Kremlin with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions. The fact that he was invited to attend that meeting shows that he is a member of the inner circle of leading businesspersons close to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine.It also shows that he is one of the leading businesspersons involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of Russia, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 15.3.2022 |
| 886. | Armen Sumbatovich GASPARYAN (Russian: Армен Сумбатович ГAСПАРЯН) | DOB: 4.7.1975POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Publicist, propagandist, member of "Russia Today" board, member of the Civic ChamberNationality: RussianGender: male | Armen Gasparyan runs his own show "Nablyudenye" for Russian media outlet Sputnik and a radio show on "Vesti FM". He also publishes books and audiobooks and acts as an expert in radio show "Polnyi kontakt" ("Full contact") of another propagandist Vladimir Solovyov. On 6 April 2023, he was nominated as a member of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation.Gasparian has consistently propagated narratives in line with the Kremlin’s propaganda. He has used logical fallacies to explain international affairs, denied Ukrainian sovereignty over Crimea, and defended Russia’s actions in the Kerch Strait when it captured a Ukrainian ship.He continues to publish pro-Russian propaganda related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and actively denies Ukraine’s sovereignty.He is therefore actively supporting actions or policies, which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. | 15.3.2022 |
| 891. | Suleyman Abusaidovich KERIMOV(Russian: Сулейман Абусаидович КЕРИМОВ) | DOB: 12.3.1966POB: Derbent, Dagestan, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Member of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and of the Committee on the Rules of Procedure and Parliamentary Governance. Former owner of the financial and industrial group Nafta MoscowNationality: RussianGender: male | Suleyman Kerimov is a leading Russian businessperson and member of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and of the Committee on the Rules of Procedure and Parliamentary Governance. He is former owner of the financial and industrial group Nafta Moscow. The net worth of Kerimov and his family is estimated at USD 9,8 billion. He received large sums of money from Sergei Roldugin, who is the caretaker of the wealth of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.On 24 February 2022, Kerimov attended a meeting of leading businesspersons at the Kremlin with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions. The fact that he was invited to attend this meeting shows that he is a member of the inner circle of leading businesspersons close to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine.He is therefore a leading businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 15.3.2022 |
| 892. | Tigran Oganesovich KHUDAVERDYAN(Тигран Оганесович ХУДАВЕРДЯН) | DOB: 28.12.1981POB: Yerevan, USSR (now Armenia)Function: Former Executive Director and former Deputy CEO at Yandex NVNationality: ArmenianGender: male | Tigran Khudaverdyan is former Executive Director and CEO of Yandex N.V., having resigned from those positions following his designation by the European Union. He remains among the top managers of Yandex, shaping the activities of the company.Yandex is the largest technology firm in Russia. It brings a considerable tax revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation. In 2019, Yandex agreed to a restructuring that gave a "golden share" to a newly formed Public Interest Foundation built to "defend the Russian Federation interests". Through the Public Interest Foundation, the Government of the Russian Federation is able to have a veto over a defined list of issues.Since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Yandex has followed the information policy and censorship of the Government of the Russian Federation. The search results of the Yandex search engine have complied with the demands of the Russian authorities, showing only the sources related to Russian pro-war propaganda. Moreover, Yandex helped websites pushing false and pro-Russian claims about the invasion of Ukraine to make profit through digital advertising.On 24 February 2022, Khudaverdyan attended a meeting of leading businesspersons at the Kremlin with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions. The fact that he was invited to attend that meeting shows that he is a member of the inner circle of leading businesspersons close to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine.He is a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in an economic sector providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, and he supported materially or financially the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. He is responsible for actively supporting or implementing, actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, or stability or security in Ukraine. | 15.3.2022 |
| 893. | Vladimir Valerievich RASHEVSKY / Vladimir Valeryevich RASHEVSKIY(Russian: Владимир Валерьевич РАШЕВСКИЙ) | DOB: 29.9.1973POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: former Chief Executive Officer & Director at EuroChem Group AGNationality: RussianGender: male | Vladimir Rashevsky is the former CEO and Director of EuroChem Group AG, having formally resigned from that position when listed under restrictive measures by the Union, whilst he continues to exert influence through shell companies. EuroChem is one of the world’s largest producers of mineral fertilisers. Previously (between 2004 and 2020) he was the CEO of a coal company JSC SUEK. These are major Russian companies – co-owned by Aleksandra Melnichenko, the wife of Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko – which generate and provide substantial revenue to the Russian government. They also cooperate with Russian authorities, including Vladimir Putin. EuroChem Group companies supplied ammonia nitrate to the occupied areas of Donbas. SUEK signed contracts with Crimean sanatoriums for employee’s health programs.He is therefore supporting, materially or financially, or benefitting from the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine.On 24 February 2022, Rashevsky attended a meeting of oligarchs at the Kremlin with Vladimir Putin to discuss the impact of the course of action in the wake of Western sanctions. The fact that he was invited to attend that meeting shows that he is a member of the inner circle of oligarchs close to Vladimir Putin and that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. | 15.3.2022 |
| 896. | Viatcheslav Moshe KANTOR(Вячеслав Моше КАНТОР)(a.k.a. Viatcheslav Vladimirovich KANTOR)(a.k.a. Вячеслав Владимирович КАНТОР) | DOB: 8.9.1953POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Large shareholder of the publicly traded Acron Group, one of Russia’s largest fertiliser producersNationality: Russian, Israeli and BritishGender: male | Viatcheslav Kantor is a Russian leading businessperson who is beneficial owner of the publicly listed Acron Group, one of Russia’s largest fertiliser producers. He has close ties to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. This connection with the Russian president has helped him to maintain his considerable wealth. He has openly declared his support to and friendship for the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on numerous occasions, and enjoys good relations with the Kremlin.He has therefore been benefitting from Russian decision-makers responsible for the illegal annexation of the Crimean Peninsula by the Russian Federation or the destabilisation of Ukraine. He is also one of the leading businesspersons operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the illegal annexation of the Crimean Peninsula by the Russian Federation and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 903. | Elena Petrovna TIMCHENKO (born ERMAKOVA (YERMAKOVA))(Елена Петровна ТИМЧЕНКО (ЕРМАКОВА)) | Function: Co-president of the Foundation TimchenkoNationality: Russian, FinnishAssociated individual: Gennady Timchenko (husband)Gender: female | Elena Timchenko is the wife of Gennady Timchenko, a long-time acquaintance of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and one of his confidants.She carries out business activities, together with her husband, through the real estate company Sci Ruth and the company Maples S.A., and acquired real estate jointly with her husband, which demonstrates important property ties between them.Furthermore, she participates in her husband’s public affairs through the Neva Foundation and the Timchenko Foundation which she co-founded with her husband and in which she plays an important role and she is closely associated with her husband. In addition, the Timchenko Foundation carries out some of its activities in connection with the Volga Group investment group which contributes significantly to the economy of Russia and its development and was founded by Gennady Timchenko, who is one of its shareholders. Elena Timchenko therefore benefits from her husband, particularly in terms of social position and in financial terms. She is therefore associated with Gennady Timchenko, listed under Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP on the grounds, inter alia, that he is responsible for supporting actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and for providing financial and material support, and benefitting from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 908. | Kirill Nikolayevich SHAMALOV(Кирилл Николаевич ШАМАЛОВ) | DOB: 22.3.1982POB: Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russian Federation)Function: Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Sibur Holding PJSCNationality: RussianGender: male | Kirill Shamalov is Deputy Chairman of the Management Board and responsible for the sustainable development within the Management Committee of Sibur Holding PJSC, the largest integrated petrochemicals company in Russia. He remained a shareholder of Sibur Holding and maintained a managerial position in the company. Additionally, he is benefitting from his personal ties to the Kremlin and has held senior positions in many large Russian companies.He is therefore a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 909. | Igor Albertovich KESAEV(Игорь Альбертович КЕСАЕВ) | DOB: 30.10.1966POB: Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Owner and President of the Mercury GroupNationality: RussianGender: male | Igor Kesaev is a shareholder and former president of the Mercury Group, which has been associated with Megapolis Group, the leading tobacco distributor in Russia. He has links with the Government of the Russian Federation and its security forces through the Monolit Fund, run by former officers of Russian security services, which provides financial assistance to retired security service officers and military personnel.He is a major shareholder in Mercury Group and Megapolis Group, as well as in companies JSC "Turbokholod" and LLC "Consensus-R", which contribute to the Monolit Fund. Moreover, through his interest in the investment firm OOO Globalvoyentreyding, he has been the major shareholder of Degtyarev Plant, a Russian company which produces weapons used by the Russian armed forces. He holds shares in the alcohol chains, Red & White and Bristol and asserts control over the International Tobacco Group LLC.Therefore, he is a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. Moreover, he supports materially and benefits from the Government of the Russian Federation. | 8.4.2022 |
| 913. | Evgeny Borisovich ZUBITSKIY(Евгений Борисoвич ЗУБИЦКИЙ) | DOB: 10.3.1968POB: Kemerovo, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Entrepreneur, co-owner and Chairman of the Board and CEO of Industrial Metallurgical Holding (PMH)Nationality: RussianGender: male | Evgeny Zubitskiy is the co-owner, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Industrial Metallurgical Holding (PMH). He is a shareholder of the Koks Group, the parent enterprise of PMH and Russia’s largest producer of marketable coke, founded by State Duma deputy Boris Zubitsky.He is therefore a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in an economic sector providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation. | 8.4.2022 |
| 917. | Musa Yusupovich BAZHAEV(Муса Юсупович БАЖАЕВ) | DOB: 11.5.1966POB: Achkoy Martan, Chechnya, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Russian businessperson; current president of the Moscow Alliance Group, which owns assets in the oil, construction, textile, food, financial and media businesses; former Chairman of Russian PlatinumNationality: RussianGender: male | Musa Bazhaev is the President of the JSC Alliance Group, which counts amongst its key clients the largest representatives of the gas and oil industries, industrial facilities, the telecommunication sector and housing and public utilities.He is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Russian Platinum, identified as one of Russia’s leading mining companies providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation. In 2021, VEB.RF, VTB Group and Russian Platinum signed a memorandum of intent to finance the Chernogorsk deposit of platinum-copper-nickel ore in the Krasnoyarsk Region. The signing ceremony took place during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in the presence of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Musa Bazhaev is a leading businessperson operating in Russia, belonging to the top 200 of richest Russians, and a businessperson involved in an economic sector providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation.Furthermore, Musa Bazhaev is associated with VEB.RF, a Russian financial development institution that actively supports, materially or financially, or benefits from, Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 919. | Serguey Achotovich MNDOIANTS(Сергей Ашотович МНДОЯНЦ) | DOB: 21.9.1961POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Russian businessperson serving as vice-president of the conglomerate AFK Sistema; Founder of the consulting firm VLM InvestNationality: RussianGender: male | Serguey Mndoiants is former executive vice-president in charge of government relations for the Russian conglomerate company AFK Sistema PAO, active in the telecommunication and IT sector. Serguey Mndoiants is also former senior vice-president and shareholder of VLM Invest, a consulting firm acting as an intermediary between private companies and government bodies of the Russian Federation. He also has shares in the First Independent Rating Agency (Fira) and in the Regional Public Foundation for the Development of Business Cooperation and Entrepreneurship. Serguey Mndoiants is also a member of the board of the Council for foreign and defence policy (SVOP), a think tank advising the Government of the Russian Federation on the conduct of foreign and defence policy.He is thus a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businsessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 921. | Igor Arkadyevich ROTENBERG(Игорь Аркадьевич РОТЕНБЕРГ) | DOB: 9.5.1973POB: Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russian Federation)Associated individuals: Arkady Rotenberg (father), Boris Rotenberg (uncle)Associated entities: SGM (Stroygazmontazh) group, Gazprom Drilling, NPV Engineering GroupNationality: RussianGender: male | Igor Rotenberg is a Russian leading businessperson, and the oldest son and heir to Arkady Rotenberg, a prominent Russian businessperson and former co-owner of the SGM (Stroygazmontazh) group. He is former owner of Gazprom Drilling and shareholder in Platon Electronic Toll Collection system. The Rotenbergs are closely associated with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Due to his past and current positions in leading Russian enterprises, which have been receiving large state contracts, and his close ties with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Igor Rotenberg continues to benefit from Russian decision-makers and the Government of the Russian Federation, both responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. Furthermore, he is a natural person associated with Arkady Rotenberg and the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, both listed under restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 922. | Ekaterina IGNATOVA(a.k.a. Jekatarina IGNATOVA)(Екатерина ИГНАТОВА) | DOB: 1968POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Associated individuals: Sergei Chemezov (husband)Anastasia Ignatova (daughter)Lyudmila Rukavishnikova (mother)Nationality: RussianGender: female | Ekaterina Ignatova is the wife of Sergei Chemezov, who is the CEO of the Russian state corporation Rostec (State Corporation for the Promotion of the Development, Manufacture and Export of High Tech Products). As the wife of Sergei Chemezov, Ekaterina Ignatova holds large assets in connection with him. On Sergei Chemezov’s last public asset declaration in 2019, Ekaterina Ignatova’s annual income of USD 24 million was included.Ekaterina Ignatova is an immediate family member benefitting from her husband Sergei Chemezov. | 8.4.2022 |
| 923. | Anastasia IGNATOVA(Анастасия ИГНАТОВА) | Associated individuals: Sergei Chemezov (stepfather)Ekaterina Ignatova (mother)Lyudmila Rukavishnikova (grandmother)Nationality: RussianGender: female | Anastasia Ignatova is the stepdaughter of Sergei Chemezov, who is the CEO of the Russian state corporation Rostec (State Corporation for the Promotion of the Development, Manufacture and Export of High Tech Products).As the stepdaughter of Sergei Chemezov, she holds large assets in connection with him through offshore companies. Anastasia Ignatova formally owned the 85-metre yacht "Valerie" worth USD 140 million (more than RUB 10 billion) through a British Virgin Islands company called Delima Services Limited. Furthermore, she is the beneficiary of offshore companies with hundreds of millions of dollars in assets.Anastasia Ignatova is an immediate family member benefitting from her stepfather Sergei Chemezov. | 8.4.2022 |
| 924. | Lyudmila RUKAVISHNIKOVA | Associated individuals: Sergei Chemezov (son-in-law)Ekaterina Ignatova (daughter)Anastasia Ignatova (granddaughter)Nationality: RussianGender: female | Lyudmila Rukavishnikova is the mother-in-law of Sergei Chemezov, who is the CEO of the Russian state corporation Rostec (State Corporation for the Promotion of the Development, Manufacture and Export of High Tech Products). As the mother-in-law of Sergei Chemezov, she holds large assets in connection with him, including shares of companies that own properties used by Rostec.Lyudmila Rukavishnikova is an immediate family member benefitting from her son-in-law Sergei Chemezov. | 8.4.2022 |
| 926. | Said KERIMOV | DOB: 6.7.1995POB: Moscow, Russian FederationFunction: Heir to Suleiman Kerimov, Member of the Strategy Committee and Board of Director of PolyusAssociated individual: Suleiman Kerimov (father)Associated entity: PolyusNationality: RussianGender: male | Said Kerimov is the son of Suleiman Kerimov. Suleiman Kerimov is a Russia-based billionaire, founder of the Suleiman Kerimov Foundation and representative of the Republic of Dagestan in the Federation Council of Russia. Suleiman Kerimov transferred a large part of his assets, including his shares in Russia’s largest gold producer, Polyus Gold, to his son, Said Kerimov.Said Kerimov is an immediate family member benefitting from his father Suleiman Kerimov.Additionally, Said Kerimov is a major owner of the Makhachkala airport which provides logistical support to Russian security forces, using the airport for various operations. Therefore, he is responsible for supporting actions which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 929. | Oleg Vladimirovich DERIPASKA(Олег Владимирович ДЕРИПАСКА) | DOB: 2.1.1968POB: Dzerzhinsk, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: Russian leading businessperson; owner of Russian Machines, Military Industrial Company and Arzamas Machine-Building PlantAssociated entities: Russian Machines, Military Industrial Company and Arzamas Machine-Building PlantNationality: RussianGender: male | Oleg Deripaska is a leading businessperson, owner of Rusal, one of the world’s largest companies in the global aluminium industry. In March 2022, he attended the Krasnoyarsk Economic Forum, one of the key Russian economic conferences focusing on regional development. He is also the beneficial owner of GAZ Group, a Russian automotive conglomerate which includes the Military Industrial Company LLC, a major arms and military equipment provider to the Russian armed forces. The Arzamas Machine-Building Plant, part of the Military-Industrial Company LLC, manufactures the BTR-80 amphibious armoured personnel carriers which were used by Russia in the war of aggression against Ukraine.Oleg Deripaska is a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in an economic sector providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. Furthermore, he is responsible for, supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, or stability or security in Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 932. | Alexander Yevgenevych ANANCHENKO(Александр Евгеньевич АНАНЧЕНКO) | DOB: 2.2.1966Gender: male | Former so-called "Prime Minister" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". In taking on and acting in this capacity, he actively undermined the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Council Member of the Federation Council Committee on Federal Structure, Regional Policy, Local Self-Government and Northern Affairs. | 8.4.2022 |
| 936. | Vladimir Nikolaevich ANTONOV(Владимир Николаевич АНТОНОВ / Володимир Миколайович АНТОНОВ) | DOB: 24.12.1979Gender: male | Former so-called "Deputy of the Chair of the Government" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has actively undermined the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 939. | Aleksandr Aleksandrovich OPRISCHENKO(Александр Александрович ОПРИЩЕНКО / Олександр Олександрович ОПРИЩЕНКО) | DOB: 24.4.1976Gender: male | Former so-called "Acting Minister of Health" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic" and current "First Deputy Minister of Healthcare". In taking on and acting in those capacities, he has actively undermined the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 940. | Natalya Yurevna NIKONOROVA(Наталья Юрьевна НИКОНОРОВА / Наталя Юр’ївна НIКОНОРОВА) | DOB: 28.9.1984POB: Donetsk, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: female | Former so-called "Minister of Foreign Affairs" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic", current member of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs and a Senator of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". In taking on and acting in this capacity, she has actively undermined the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 942. | Aleksandr Yurevich GROMAKOV(Александр Юрьевич ГРОМАКОВ / Олександр Юрiйович ГРОМАКОВ) | DOB: 4.9.1958POB: Donetsk, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | Former so-called "Minister of Youth, Sports, and Tourism" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has actively undermined the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 943. | Mikhail Nikolaevich KUSHAKOV(Михаил Николаевич КУШАКОВ / Михайло Миколайович КУШАКОВ) | DOB: 23.11.1958POB: USSR (now Republic of Moldova)Gender: male | Former so-called "Minister of Education and Science" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". He is the Rector of the Donbass Law Academy. In taking on and acting in those capacities, he has actively undermined the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 947. | Sergei Sergeevich NAUMETS(Сергей Сергеевич НАУМЕЦ / Сергiй Сергiйович НАУМЕЦЬ) | DOB: 13.7.1976Gender: male | Former so-called "Minister of Construction, Housing, and Communal Services" of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic". In taking on and acting in this capacity, he actively undermined the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 1073. | Mikhail Vasilyevich GOLUBOVICH(Михаил Васильевич ГОЛУБОВИЧ) | DOB: 21.11.1943POB: Zolotonosha, USSR (now Ukraine)Gender: male | Former member of the so-called "People’s Council" of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic". Appointed as Honorary Citizen of Luhansk in 2016 and as People’s Artist of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic" in 2015. He is the artistic director of the Luhansk Academic Ukrainian Music and Drama Theatre in Oboronna. In 2022, he received the Certificate of Honour of the People’s Council of the so-called "Luhansk People’s Republic". In 2023, he received a letter of thanks from the Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and gratitude from the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation. He has therefore supported and implemented actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. | 8.4.2022 |
| 1110. | Gulbakhor ISMAILOVA(a.k.a. Ismailova GULBAKHOR)Гульбахор ИСМАИЛОВА | DOB: 22.12.1959POB: USSR (now Uzbekistan)Address: Apartment 81-83, 79 Ustabayeva Street 1000187 Tashkent, UzbekistanAssociated individual: Alisher Usmanov, brotherNationality: RussianPassport No: 71 3059195 (Russian)Gender: female | Gulbakhor Ismailova is a sister of Alisher Usmanov, a pro-Kremlin leading businessperson listed under Decision 2014/145/CFSP. Investigations by the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt) revealed that Alisher Usmanov indirectly transferred assets to his sister Gulbakhor Ismailova. In particular, the owner of the yacht "Dilbar" is Navis Marine Ltd. (Cayman Islands), whose shareholder is Almenor Holdings Ltd. (Cyprus). All shares in that holding company are held by Pomerol Capital SA (Switzerland) in trust for the benefit of "The Sisters Trust". Since 2017, Alisher Usmanov has no longer been a shareholder of this trust company, leaving his sister, Gulbakhor Ismailova, as the only beneficial owner of the yacht "Dilbar".She has also been linked to luxury real estate in Italy and Latvia that can be linked to her brother Alisher Usmanov. She relies on a network of shell companies to hide the wealth of her brother. She is therefore an immediate family member benefitting from her brother Alisher Usmanov. | 8.4.2022 |
| 1156. | Marina Alexandrovna MORDASHOVA(Russian: Марина Александровна МОРДАШОВА | DOB: 17.5.1979Nationality: RussianGender: femaleAssociated individuals:Alexey Mordashov (life partner)Kirill Mordashov (stepson)Nikita Mordashov (stepson)Associated entities:Ondero Limited, British Virgin IslandsUnifirm Limited, CyprusRanel Assets Limited, British Virgin IslandsRayglow Limited, CyprusSeverGroup LLC (Russian Federation)KN-Holding LLC (Russian Federation) | Marina Mordashova is the life partner of Alexey Mordashov, Chairman of the company Severgroup. Alexey Mordashov has transferred his shares in the travel giant TUI and the gold company Nordgold, together worth more than EUR 1.5 billion, to his life partner Marina Mordashova through various offshore companies, including Unifirm Limited, Ondero Limited and Ranel Assets Limited, which are owned or controlled by Marina Mordashova. Marina Mordashova is therefore an immediate family member benefitting from her life partner Alexey Mordashov. | 3.6.2022 |
| 1157. | Mikhail Evgenievich MIZINTSEV(Russian: Михаил Евгеньевич МИЗИНЦЕВ) | DOB: 10.9.1962POB: Averinskaya, Syamzhensky district, Vologda region, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: former Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation; Former Head of the National Defence Control Center of the Russian Federation, Colonel GeneralNationality: RussianGender: male | Colonel-General Mikhail Mizintsev is the former Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation and former Head of the National Defence Control Center of the Russian Federation. Mizintsev is nicknamed "the Butcher of Mariupol" and identified as the commander overseeing the siege of Mariupol, where he drew on tactics previously used in the siege of Aleppo, Syria, in directing Russian forces’ bombardment of Mariupol. Mizintsev is accused in particular of orchestrating the bombardments of the city of Mariupol, killing thousands of civilians, including the shelling of a Mariupol maternity hospital and a theatre, killing hundreds of children. Mikhail Mizintsev is therefore a natural person responsible for, supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, or stability or security in Ukraine. | 3.6.2022 |
| 1172. | Aleksandra MELNICHENKO(Serbian: Александра МЕЉНИЧЕНКО)(Croatian: Aleksandra MELJNIČENKO) | DOB: 21.4.1977POB: Belgrade, Yugoslavia (now Republic of Serbia)Associated individual: Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko (husband)Nationality: Serbian, CroatianGender: femalePassport number: Croatian passport no 012516964 (date of expiry: 5.5.2033) | Aleksandra Melnichenko is the wife of Andrey Melnichenko, a Russian industrialist who transferred his effective ownership and benefit of the major fertiliser producer EuroChem Group and the coal company SUEK to her on 9 March 2022.Aleksandra Melnichenko takes advantage of the fortune and benefits from the wealth of her husband. In March 2022, Aleksandra Melnichenko replaced her husband as the beneficial owner of Firstline Trust, managed by Linetrust PTC Ltd, a company which represents the ultimate owner of EuroChem Group.Therefore, she is an immediate family member benefitting from her husband Andrey Melnichenko and linked to him by common financial interests. | 3.6.2022 |
| 1174. | Pavel Evgenevich PRIGOZHIN(Павел Евгеньевич ПРИГОЖИН) | DOB: 18.6.1998Nationality: RussianTaxpayer identification number: 780103765308Associated individuals: Yevgeniy Viktorovich Prigozhin (father), Lyubov Valentinovna Prigozhina (mother), Polina Evgenievna Prigozhina (sister)Associated entities: Lakhta Park, Lakhta Park Premium, Lakhta Plaza, TurtransGender: male | Pavel Prigozhin is the son of Yevgeniy Prigozhin, a leading businessperson operating in Russia with close ties to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the Russian Ministry of Defence. Yevgeniy Prigozhin is the founder and unofficial head of the Wagner Group, a Russia-based unincorporated military entity responsible for the deployment of mercenaries in Ukraine.Concord, also known as KOMBINAT PITANIYA KONKORD OOO, a company which Yevgeniy Prigozhin founded and owned until November 2019, and a group of other companies with ties to him, including Concord Management and Consulting LLC and Megaline LLC, have been benefitting from large public contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defence following the illegal annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and the occupation of Eastern Ukraine by Russia-backed separatists.Pavel Prigozhin is associated with several companies previously owned by his mother, Lyubov Valentinovna Prigozhina: Beta LLC, Turstatus, Lakhta Park Premium LLC, Lakhta Park LLC and Lakhta Plaza LLC. Additionally, Pavel Prigozhin is associated with the company JSC Businessprof, which owns the Sinop Business Center in St. Petersburg.He is thus associated with leading businesspersons or legal persons, entities or bodies involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. He is also an immediate family member benefitting from his father Yevgeniy Prigozhin.Moreover, Pavel Prigozhin has served in the Wagner Group in Syria. He publicly confirmed that he is involved in the military operations against Ukraine by serving in a Wagner Group unit in the Donbass region. Therefore, he actively supports actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 3.6.2022 |
| 1175. | Arkady Yurievich VOLOZH(Аркaдий Юрьевич ВOЛОЖ) | DOB: 11.2.1964POB: Atyrau, USSR (now Kazakhstan)Function: co-founder and CEO of Yandex N.V.Nationality: Russian, MalteseGender: male | Arkady Volozh is a Russian businessperson with business interests in IT and technology. He is the founder and former CEO of Yandex, having resigned following his listing by the European Union. He is a major shareholder of Yandex, the largest Internet company in Russia, operating Russia’s most popular search engine. Yandex operates in the ICT sector, which brings considerable tax revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation.Russian State-owned banks such as Sberbank and VTB are shareholders and investors in Yandex.In 2019, Yandex agreed to a restructuring that gave a "golden share" to a newly formed Public Interest Foundation built to "defend the Russian Federation interests". Through the Public Interest Foundation, the Government of the Russian Federation is able to have a veto over a defined list of issues, such as the sale of material IP and the sale or transfer of Russian users’ personal data to foreign companies, both of which are deemed to affect Russia’s "national interest". Yandex is also responsible for promoting State media and narratives in its search results, and deranking and removing content critical of the Kremlin, such as content related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Since the start of the war, Yandex has followed the information policy and censorship of the Government of the Russian Federation. The search results of Yandex search engine have complied with the demands of the Russian authorities, showing only the sources related to Russian pro-war propaganda. Moreover, Yandex helped websites pushing false and pro-Russian claims about the invasion of Ukraine to make profit through digital advertising.Therefore, Volozh is a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. Furthermore, he supported, materially or financially, the Government of the Russian Federation and is responsible for, supporting actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 3.6.2022 |
| 1183. | Sharip Sultanovich DELIMKHANOV(Шaрип Султанович ДЕЛИМХАНОВ) | DOB: 23.4.1980POB: Dzhalka, USSR (now Russian Federation)Nationality: RussianGender: male | Commander of the Chechen branch of the National Guard of the Russian Federation.Responsible for commanding the Chechen forces during Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, including in the Kyiv and Donbas regions. He was awarded the title "Hero of the Chechen Republic" for his activities in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.In this capacity, he is responsible for, supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and stability and security in Ukraine. | 21.7.2022 |
| 1190. | Alexey Mikhailovich KUZMENKOV(Алексей Михайлович КУЗЬМЕНКОВ) | DOB: 10.6.1971POB: Horlivka, USSR (now Ukraine)Nationality: RussianGender: male | Aleksey Kuzmenkov has been appointed to Deputy Defence Minister for logistics. He is former deputy Director of the Federal Service of the National Guard of the Russian Federation (Rosgvardia) – deputy Commander-in-Chief of Rosgvardia.Units of the Rosgvardia have been sent to the areas under the control of the Russian authorities, such as Kherson, Henichesk, Berdyansk and certain areas of Mariupol, in order to suppress protests by the local population. They have also taken part in the killing, rape and torture of civilians in Bucha, Ukraine. Members of Rosgvardia have arrested pro-Ukrainian citizens and have set up a military-police administration.In his previous and current capacity, he is therefore responsible for, supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and stability and security in Ukraine. | 21.7.2022 |
| 1193. | Konstantin Vladimirovich IVASHCHENKO(Russian: Константин Владимирович ИВАЩЕНКО;Ukrainian: Костянтин Володимирович IВАЩЕНКО) | DOB: 3.10.1963POB: Mariupol, USSR (now Ukraine)Nationality: UkrainianGender: male | After the capture of the city of Mariupol by the Russian armed forces, the so-called "Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic" Denis Pushilin appointed Konstantin Ivashchenko mayor of Mariupol on 6 April 2022. He was dismissed in January 2023. He publicly supported and participated in the preparations for the illegal referenda in the occupied regions of Ukraine.He is therefore responsible for supporting actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and stability and security in Ukraine. | 21.7.2022 |
| 1197. | Andrei Vladimirovich SHEVCHIK(Russian: Андрей Владимирович ШЕВЧИК) | DOB: 17.6.1973POB: Krasnoyarsk-26, USSR (now Zheleznogorsk , Russian Federation)Nationality: RussianGender: male | Former so-called mayor of Enerhodar. Organised the creation of "a council of self-organisation" of the city of Enerhodar on 27 March 2022, which was not supported by the Ukrainian authorities.In his former capacity, he was responsible for supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and stability and security in Ukraine. | 21.7.2022 |
| 1201. | Maya Nikolaevna BOLOTOVA (born TOKAREVA)(a.k.a. Maiya/Mayya/Maija/Maja Nikolaevna BOLOTOVA)(Майя Николаевна БОЛОТОВА (ТОКАРЕВА)) | DOB: 18.1.1975POB: Karaganda, USSR (now Kazakhstan)Nationality: RussianGender: female | Maya Bolotova (born Tokareva) is the daughter of Nikolay Tokarev, the CEO of Transneft, a major Russian oil and gas company. Maya Bolotova and her ex-husband Andrei Bolotov own luxury real estate in Moscow, Latvia and Croatia worth more than USD 50 million, which can be linked to Nikolay Tokarev. She also has links with the company Ronin, which manages the pension fund for Transneft. When she applied for Cypriot citizenship, she listed the address of Ronin Europe as her own in the press announcement. Furthermore, she is linked to the Ronin Trust, which manages the Transneft pension fund, through her real estate company Ostozhenka 19 (formerly called RPA Esteit). Maya Bolotova is therefore an immediate family member benefitting from Nikolay Tokarev, a leading businessperson operating in Russia. | 21.7.2022 |
| 1202. | Pavel EZUBOV(Павел EЗУБОВ) | DOB: August 1975Nationality: RussianGender: male | Pavel Ezubov is the cousin of Oleg Deripaska, who owns the Russian Machines industrial conglomerate which includes the Military Industrial Company, a major arms and military equipment provider to the Russian armed forces. Oleg Deripaska has transferred large assets to his cousin Pavel Ezubov, including several properties in France, via a holding company owned by Ezubov, a hotel in Lech, Austria, through the Russian-based holding company Gost Hotel Management LLC owned by Ezubov and the control of the company Terra Limited. Pavel Ezubov is therefore an immediate famility member benefitting from his cousin Oleg Deripaska. | 21.7.2022 |
| 1213. | Andrey Anatolyevich KOZITSYN(Андрей Анатольевич КОЗИЦЫН) | DOB: 9.6.1960Nationality: RussianGender: male | Andrey Kozitsyn is a leading Russian businessperson. He is former CEO of Ural Mining Metallurgical Company (UMMC/UGMK), one of the top Russian producers of major commodities (including copper, zinc, coal, gold and silver) and continues to be an active business figure in many different business sectors. He is recognised for his important contributions to the Russian economy and the development of the Ural region. Therefore, he is a leading businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 21.7.2022 |
| 1244. | Evgeniy Alexandrovich SOLNTSEV(Евгений Александрович СОЛНЦЕВ) | DOB: 1980Nationality: RussianGender: male | So-called "Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Donetsk People’s Republic" since 8 June 2022.On 30 March 2023, he was appointed Chairman of the Government of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic".By taking on and acting in this capacity, he is responsible for, supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, or stability or security in Ukraine, or which obstruct the work of international organisations in Ukraine. | 6.10.2022 |
| 1264. | Sayed Hojatollah QUREISHI(سید حجت الله قریشی)(a.k.a. Sayyed Hojatolah GHOREISHI) | DOB: 27.9. 1964Nationality: IranianGender: maleRank: GeneralPosition: Head of the Supply, Research and Industrial Affairs Division at the Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL)Passport N42881363 (Iran) expires 10 Oct 2022; alt. Passport D9021706 (Iran) expires 14 Jul 2021; alt. Passport D10007155 (Iran) expires 17 Aug 2025; alt. Passport A59655618 (Iran) expires 15 Sep 2027; National ID No. 5929869741 (Iran) | General Sayed Qureishi is Head of the Supply, Research and Industrial Affairs Division at the Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) and responsible for negotiating the agreement with the Russian Federation in relation to the supply of Iranian-made Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for their use in the war of aggression against Ukraine. Therefore, General Sayed Qureishi is responsible for supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 20.10.2022 |
| 1271. | Hamid VAHEDI(حمید واحدی) | DOB: March/April 1965Nationality: IranianGender: maleRank: Brigadier GeneralPosition: Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Air Force | Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi is the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Air Force.In this position, he is involved in decision-making concerning the Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programme, UAV exports and defence cooperation with the Russian Federation in this area, all of which have led to Iranian UAVs being used by the Russian Federation in the war of aggression against Ukraine.Therefore, Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi is supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 12.12.2022 |
| 1273. | Denis Sergeevich KURASHOV(Денис Сергеевич КУРАШОВ) | DOB: 31.05.1978Nationality: RussianGender: male | Denis Sergeevich Kurashov served as Deputy Minister, and since May 2023 as Minister of Communications of the so-called "People’s Republic of Donetsk" (DPR). As part of the so-called government of the illegally annexed Oblast of Donetsk, he is involved in separatist activities and responsible for the organisation of a referendum for Donetsk to become a part of Russia. Therefore, he is responsible for, supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 16.12.2022 |
| 1274. | Dmitriy Vladimirovich SHMELEV(Дмитрий Владимирович ШМЕЛЕВ) | DOB: 1981POB: Gelendzhik, USSR (now Russian Federation)Nationality: RussianGender: male | Dmitriy Shmelev served as Minister of Revenue of the so-called "People’s Republic of Donetsk" (DPR) until 21 February 2023. As part of the so-called government of the illegally annexed Oblast of Donetsk he was involved in separatist activities and responsible for the organisation of a referendum for Donetsk to become a part of Russia. Therefore, he is responsible for, supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 16.12.2022 |
| 1275. | Timur Ilgizovich SAMATOV(Тимур Ильгизович САМАТОВ) | DOB: 4.4.1992POB: Kazan, Russian FederationNationality: RussianGender: male | Timur Samatov has been appointed Minister of Industry and Trade of the so-called "People’s Republic of Luhansk" by the Russian government. As part of the so-called government of the illegally annexed Oblast of Luhansk, he is involved in separatist activities and responsible for the organisation of a referendum for Luhansk to become a part of Russia. Therefore, he is responsible for, supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 16.12.2022 |
| 1384. | Valeriy Mikhailovich PAKHNITS(Валерий Михайлович ПАХНИЦ / Валерiй Михайлович ПАХНИЦЬ) | DOB: 22.1.1953POB: Mariupol, USSR (now Ukraine)Nationality: UkrainianGender: maleAddress: 5 Myslichenko St. Chmyrevka village, Starobilskyi district, Luhansk region, UkraineTax ID No. 1938008353 (Ukraine) | Valeriy Pakhnits is the former Russian-appointed acting head of the administration of the Starobilskyi district. In his role, he supervised the seizure of Ukrainian agricultural products and grain for their transfer to Russia. He is therefore responsible for, supporting and implementing actions or policies, which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 16.12.2022 |
| 1405. | Aleksey Aleksandrovich PETROV(Алексей Александрович ПЕТРОВ) | DOB: 29.9.1995Nationality: RussianGender: male | Aleksey Petrov is the Advisor to the Office of the Commissioner for Childrens’ Rights of the Russian Federation. In this role, he is involved in the illegal transportation of Ukrainian children to Russia and their adoption by Russian families. Aleksey Aleksandrovich Petrov’s actions violate the rights of Ukrainian children and infringe Ukrainian law and administrative order, he is therefore responsible for, supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and stability and security in Ukraine. | 16.12.2022 |
| 1420. | Andrey Alexandrovich SPIVAK(Андрей Александрович СПИВАК) | DOB: 14.12.1977POB: Dnipropetrovsk, USSR (now Dnipro, Ukraine)Nationality: RussianGender: male | Former Prosecutor of the illegally annexed so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic", under the authority of the Office of Public Prosecutor of the Russian Federation. In taking on and acting in this capacity, he therefore supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 25.2.2023 |
| 1425. | Vladimir Ivanovich BULAVIN(Владимир Иванович БУЛАВИН) | DOB: 11.2.1953POB: Ploskim, USSR (now Stanovoye, Russian Federation)Nationality: RussianGender: male | Vladimir Bulavin is the former Head of the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation and a Member of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. In his role as Head of the Federal Customs Service, he supervised efforts to secure parallel imports into Russia in order to undermine trade and customs restrictions. He has also authorised opening offices and exercising direct authority over customs processes in the illegally annexed territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, and imposing Russia’s customs code on those territories.He is therefore responsible for supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine | 25.2.2023 |
| 1443. | Aleksey Aleksandrovich UCHENOV(Алексей Александрович УЧЕНОВ) | DOB: 13.2.1986POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation)Function: former Deputy Minister of Industry and TradeNationality: RussianGender: male | Aleksey Uchenov was Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Trade from 2021 to March of 2023.The Ministry of Industry and Trade is the federal executive body responsible for the development of state policy and legal regulation in the field of, inter alia, the military-industrial complex, space activities and the development of aviation technology. The Ministry supervises Russia’s weapons and defence industry and plays a crucial role in procuring military equipment used in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. During his term as Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, he was responsible for actions and activities of the Ministry that undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and he is a natural person supporting the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine. | 25.2.2023 |
| 1487. | Vyacheslav Aleksandrovich BOGUSLAYEV(Вячеслáв Алексáндрович БОГУСЛÁЕВ) | DOB: 28.10.1938POB: Oral/ Uralsk, USSR (now Kazakhstan)Function: General director of JSC MOTOR SICH; Former member of the Ukrainian parliamentNationality: Ukrainian, RussianGender: male | Vyacheslav BOGUSLAYEV is a former Ukrainian deputy of the pro-Russian party of regions and main shareholder of the company JSC MOTOR SICH, a Ukrainian aircraft engine manufacturer. He is responsible for supplying engines to the Russian army to produce and repair combat helicopters (Mi-8, Mi24, Mi28 and Ka-52), which have been used extensively during the conflict in Ukraine, especially at the beginning of the war. He continued to provide military equipment to Russian troops despite the conflict, and remains supportive to the Russian armed forces.The Ukrainian authorities detained him in October 2022 and accused him of collaborationist activities, as well as "complicity with the aggressor state" and treason.Vyacheslav Boguslaev also paid taxes and customs payments in favour of the so-called "Donetsk People’s Republic", which were used to forcibly change the borders of Ukraine. Therefore, he is also conducting transactions with the separatists in the Donbas region of Ukraine.He is thus responsible for supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 25.2.2023 |
| 1491. | Ghassem DAMAVANDIAN(قاسم دماوندیان) | DOB: 2.5.1968POB: Tehran, IranFunction: CEO and managing director of Qods Aviation IndustriesNationality: IranianGender: maleIdentity document number: 0052944492 (Iran)Associated entities: Qods Aviation industries | Ghassem Damavandian is the CEO and managing director of Qods Aviation Industry (QAI), an entity that is selling Mohajer-6 drones to Russia in order to be used in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. He visited Moscow as an official representative of Iran for talks about building a new drone producing facility in Russia in the future. In his role, he is therefore responsible for actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. | 25.2.2023" |