Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed two decrees that approved the decisions of the National Security and Defense Council regarding the synchronization of sanctions with the United States and the introduction of new restrictions against individuals and legal entities involved in the production and operation of various types of Russian drones.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Sanctions Against Russia’s Energy Sector
According to Decree No. 870/2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions against 26 legal entities in Russia related to the energy sector. This list includes the company Rosneft along with its subsidiaries, as well as entities belonging to the Lukoil group. These sanctions, synchronized with the United States, cover those segments of the Russian oil and gas industry that account for approximately 55% of oil production in the country.
Restrictions for Drone Manufacturers and Support for Russian Military
The second decree, No. 871/2025, provides for sanctions against 36 individuals and 13 legal entities involved in the production, training, and operation of Russian drones. Among those sanctioned are individuals connected to the Rubicon center, which tests new types of weapons and participates in combat operations against Ukraine. The restrictions also apply to Russian companies engaged in the development and production of reconnaissance and strike UAVs, FPV drones, as well as unmanned aerial complexes.
Additionally, the sanctions target Russian charitable foundations and volunteer organizations that provide support to the Russian military, as well as mobile operators supplying Shahed drones with SIM cards for navigation and control.
“American sanctions have struck at those parts of the industry that provide about 55% of Russian oil production.”
It should be noted that on October 23, the European Union finally approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes a series of energy, financial, and trade restrictions. These measures are designed to hit the main sources of revenue for Russia and reduce its ability to wage war against Ukraine. In particular, a gradual ban on the import of liquefied natural gas is being introduced: for short-term contracts — in six months, for long-term contracts — starting January 1, 2027.
Since the onset of the full-scale war against Ukraine, the United States and other Western countries have imposed numerous sanctions aimed at limiting Moscow’s access to Western technologies, thereby reducing its military potential. However, Russia continues to find ways to circumvent sanctions and obtain foreign components for its military-industrial complex.