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Ukraine Sanctions 165 People and Firms Tied to Russia’s War Industry

Kyiv plans coordination with partners, with some listings slated for the EU’s 20th sanctions package.

Overview

  • President Volodymyr Zelensky enacted the measures through Decree No. 8/2026, which took effect upon publication.
  • The designations target those servicing Russia’s state defense procurement, including producers of communications, electronic warfare, and microelectronics.
  • Additional listings cover companies in Russia’s chemical, extractive, metallurgical, and fuel and energy sectors.
  • The sanctions toolset includes full asset freezes, bans on managing property, restrictions on trade, suspension of transit and flights through Ukraine, and revocation of state honors.
  • Most of the sanctioned individuals are Russian citizens or residents, with reporting noting some Chinese nationals among the targets.