The Chemical Weapons (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
Vladimir Stepanovich Alexseyev is the First Deputy Head of the GRU (a.k.a. GU). Given his senior leadership role in the GRU, Alexseyev is responsible for the possession, transport and use in Salisbury during the weekend of 4 March 2018 of the toxic nerve agent “Novichok” by officers from the GRU.
OFSI Group ID
13747
What alternative names has Vladimir Stepanovich Alexseyev used?
Name
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Non-Latin Name
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Vladimir Stepanovich Alexseyev
Primary name
What are the personal details of Vladimir Stepanovich Alexseyev?
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Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
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Passport
Position
Male
First Deputy Head of the GRU
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.