On 24 February 2026, the UK imposed a wide range of Designated Person restrictions, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In summary, the UK imposed Designed Person restrictions on 240 entities and 7 individuals, and specified 50 ships. The measures are particularly focused on Russia’s energy sector and the “shadow fleet” of vessels. The designations include the following noteworthy parties: The UK Government’s press release for the sanctions is available…
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