Zelensky imposed sanctions against Russian energy companies and foreign firms

Зеленский ввел санкции против российских энергокомпаний и зарубежных фирм
Zelensky imposed sanctions against Russian energy companies and foreign firms (image source)

Zelensky signs decree on new sanctions against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree imposing sanctions against 46 individuals and 305 legal entities, including Rosatom Deputy Director General Nikita Konstantinov. This was reported on the official website of the office of the head of the Ukrainian state.

Who was subject to sanctions?

The sanctions list of Ukraine includes not only Russian citizens, but also representatives of Germany, China, Latvia and Turkey, as well as foreign companies registered in the Netherlands, the UAE and Turkey.

  • Deputy Director General of Rosatom Nikita Konstantinov
  • Representatives of the energy sector
  • Companies from different countries that Kyiv accuses of collaborating with Moscow

Previous sanctions and their consequences

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has previously imposed sanctions on individuals and legal entities involved in the transportation of Russian oil. The list also includes companies from various countries that Kyiv accuses of collaborating with Moscow.

Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine

The decision to impose sanctions was made by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on August 8, 2025. The decree of the President of Ukraine speaks about the application of personal special economic and other sanctions.

Prospects and possible consequences

The new sanctions could have significant implications for the Russian economy and energy sector, as well as for foreign companies that do business with Moscow. However, it is too early to talk about the specific consequences and reactions to these sanctions.

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