Effective as of 28 February 2023, Ukraine introduced three sets of personal sanctions against 277 individuals and 92 legal entities in total.[1] The Decisions sanctioned the following persons:[2] Those involved in the abduction and illegal trafficking of Ukrainian children to Russia, in particular: Russian children’s rights officials — Igor Morokov, Kseniia Mishonova, Anna Mitianina, Svetlana Adamenko, Ekaterina Smoroda, Danilo Trubitsyn, etc. Russian charitable and humanitarian organizations — Charitable Foundation for Helping People in Difficult Life…

On 22 February 2023, the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine introduced a set of sectoral special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) against the Russian banking and financial sector.[1] This is the first set of anti-Russia sectoral sanctions imposed by Ukraine. To become effective, the Decision must first be approved by a resolution of the Ukrainian Parliament within 48 hours.[2] The sanctions will apply for 50 years to the following entities providing financial…

Effective as of 21 February 2023, Ukraine introduced sanctions against Moscow Stock Exchange MMVB-RTS PJSC and 333 individuals, mainly the top management of Russian banks and the Russian subsidiaries of foreign banks.[1] According to the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, the sanctions package is aimed at increasing pressure on the Russian banking system. Specifically, the sanctions target bank managers working for the Russian military-industrial complex and servicing the Russian occupation forces.[2] The Decision imposes extensive…