The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Source
UK
Other Information
The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze, Travel Ban
Last Updated
Apr 09, 2025
UK Statement of Reasons
In his former leadership capacity as the Minister of Healthcare, Uladzimir Karanik was responsible for the use of healthcare services to repress peaceful protesters, including using ambulances to transport protesters in need of medical assistance to isolation wards rather than to hospitals. He made numerous public statements criticising the peaceful protests taking place in Belarus and supporting the authorities’ approach. In his current leadership position as the Governor of the Grodno/Hrodna Oblast Karanik continues to support the Lukashenka regime and presides over continuing human rights violations.
OFSI Group ID
14026
What alternative names has Uladzimir Stsiapanavich KARANIK used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
Uladzimir Stsiapanavich KARANIK
Primary name
Уладзiмiр Сцяпанавiч КАРАНIК
Vladimir Stepanovich KARANIK
Primary name variation
Владимир Степанович КАРАНИК
What are the personal details of Uladzimir Stsiapanavich KARANIK?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
Nov 30, 1973
Grodno
Former USSR (now Belarus)
Belarus
former Minister of Health
Male
Nov 30, 1973
Grodno
Former USSR (now Belarus)
Belarus
Governor of the Grodno Oblast
Data Source
The UK Sanctions List A list maintained by the UK Government that identifies individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions. The list includes information on the reasons for the sanctions and the restrictions that apply.