Viacheslav Ponomariov

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    IDRUS0055
    Sanction RegimeThe Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
    Designation SourceUK
    Other Information

    The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

    Imposed SanctionsAsset freeze, Travel Ban, Trust Services Sanctions
    Last UpdatedApr 09, 2025
    UK Statement of Reasons Former self-declared ‘People’s Mayor’ of Slaviansk (until 10/06/2014). Ponomariov called on Valdimir Putin to send in Russian troops to protect the city and later asked him to supply weapons. Ponomariav’s men were involved in kidnappings (they captured activist Irma Krat and Simon Ostrovsky, a reporter for Vice News, both were later released, they detained military observers under the OSCE Vienna Document). Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. The trust services sanctions were imposed on 21/03/2023.
    OFSI Group ID12970

    What alternative names has Viacheslav Ponomariov used?

    NameTitleName TypeNon-Latin NameAlias Strength
    Viacheslav PonomariovPrimary name
    Viacheslav Vladimirovich PONOMAREVPrimary name variation
    Vyacheslav Volodymyrovich PonomariovPrimary name variation
    Viacheslav PonomaryovPrimary name variation
    Vyacheslav Volodymyrovich PonomaryovPrimary name variation

    What are the personal details of Viacheslav Ponomariov?

    GenderDate of BirthTown of BirthCountry of BirthNationalityPassportPosition
    Male May 02, 1965Sloviansk (Donetsk oblast)Ukrainian SSR (now Ukraine)Ukraine

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    • 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.
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