Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky imposed sanctions against individuals and companies that harm Ukraine’s interests. The relevant decree was published on the president’s website.
In addition to Russians, the sanctions also include people with Ukrainian, Latvian and Cypriot citizenship. In total, 51 people were sanctioned.
Sanctions were also imposed on 134 companies. The assets of sanctioned persons are blocked on the territory of Ukraine, business activities and the transit of resources throughout the country are stopped, licenses are canceled, etc.
Zelensky on December 7 signed A decree involving the imposition of sanctions against 185 individuals and 181 legal entities from Russia and some other countries. It notes that the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine dated December 7, 2023, which includes the implementation and modification of personal special economic and other restrictive measures, has entered into force.
Biden previously issued an executive order It has been ordered Expand sanctions against Russia.