President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed two decrees implementing National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decisions on the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures, his press service reported.
The sanctions, which target Kirill Dmitriev, a senior Russian official, and other Russian officials, are part of Ukraine’s broader strategy to counteract Russian aggression and support its defense efforts. The move comes amidst ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the ongoing war in the Donbas region.
Zelenskyy’s administration has been increasingly vocal in its opposition to Russian actions, and these sanctions are likely to be part of a wider campaign of economic pressure on Russia. The sanctions could have significant financial implications for the Russian government and its officials.