Five Russian nationals involved in weapons production hit with new EU sanctions

New EU sanctions, introduced in response to large-scale Russian strikes on Ukraine, target five Russian nationals who support Russia's military-industrial complex and are involved in weapons production.

Source: a press release by the Council of the EU, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Those included on the list hold leadership positions at Russian companies operating in the defence and military technology sectors, including companies involved in the development, production or supply of military technology and equipment used by Russian armed forces in the war against Ukraine.

The new additions to the list include Ramil Badgutdinov, General Director of the Serpukhov Plant Metallist, a company involved in producing systems used in the Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile.

Also included on the list is Aleksandr Dyukarev, General Director of the Krasnoyarsk Machine-Building Plant. This company is involved in producing ballistic missiles, including the RS-28 Sarmat missile system.

Other individuals included on the list are heads of Russian companies involved in producing military communications systems, as well as developing software for unmanned aerial vehicles and military space technology.

Those included under this sanctions regime are subject to an asset freeze, and it is prohibited to directly or indirectly make funds or economic resources available to them or for their benefit.

In addition, the individuals included on the list are subject to an EU entry ban.

The relevant legal acts have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Background:

• On 7 August, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that the EU has approved new sanctions against Russia in response to the recent massive strikes on Ukraine.
• On 23 July, the Council of the European Union formally adopted a new package of sanctions against Russia, describing it as a measure that deals a powerful blow to Russia's energy sector, financial services and cryptocurrencies.
• The package was approved after weeks of delays caused by objections from several member states for different reasons, with Greece being the last country to lift its objections.
• Following its adoption, it emerged that the EU is reviewing its broader approach to sanctions against Russia.

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