The United Kingdom expanded its sanctions list on June 17, adding six legal entities and four individuals associated with the Russian Federation. This information is included in the updated list on the country’s government website.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Who is Affected by the New Restrictions
Among those sanctioned are Yuri and Yegor Karasyov, who have connections to the Russian banking sector. Additionally, the list includes the companies Metallurg and Orion Star Group, which are identified as having strategic significance for the Russian government.
Particular attention is drawn to the inclusion of the British company Rosneft Marine under the restrictions. This entity is part of the Russian Rosneft, one of the largest energy giants in Russia. The basis for the sanctions is the company’s close cooperation with the Russian government in the energy sector.
Sanctions Against Vessels and Measures by Other Countries
In addition to legal entities and individuals, the United Kingdom has announced sanctions against 20 vessels, including oil tankers and ships involved in supplying goods to Russia, particularly electronics. These measures aim to limit Russia’s ability to circumvent international restrictions and maintain the flow of revenue from energy exports.
“At the end of May, Sweden announced new rules aimed at combating the so-called ‘shadow fleet’ of Russia – a network of tankers used to evade international sanctions on Russian oil exports.”
It should be noted that recently European countries have been actively increasing pressure on the Russian Federation by imposing additional restrictions on companies, vessels, and individuals that help circumvent the sanctions regime.