Key facts
- Ukraine imposed new sanctions on Russian entities.
- The sanctions target 11 Russian citizens.
- The sanctions target 13 Russian vessels.
- The sanctions target 28 legal entities.
- The entities are involved in illegal export of stolen Ukrainian grain.
- The entities are involved in illegal export of other stolen goods from occupied territories.
- Sanctions include asset freezes.
- Sanctions include trade restrictions.
- Kyiv is urging international partners to adopt similar measures.
Ukraine has enacted new sanctions against 11 Russian citizens, 13 vessels, and 28 legal entities. These entities are accused of involvement in the illegal export of grain and other stolen goods from Ukrainian territories under Russian occupation. The sanctions imposed by Kyiv include measures such as asset freezes and trade restrictions. The Ukrainian government is actively seeking to garner international support for these sanctions, urging its global partners to adopt similar measures. This action by Ukraine is intended to disrupt and penalize Russia's ongoing illicit trade operations that exploit Ukrainian resources from occupied regions. The sanctions are a direct response to Russia's actions in illegally appropriating and exporting Ukrainian agricultural products and other commodities.