ID | RUS0109 |
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Sanction Regime | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 |
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Designation Source | UK |
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Other Information | The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
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Imposed Sanctions | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Trust Services Sanctions |
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Last Updated | Apr 09, 2025 |
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UK Statement of Reasons |
President of the Republic of Chechnya. Kadyrov made statements in support of the illegal annexation of Crimea and in support of the armed insurgency in Ukraine. He stated inter alia on 14 June 2014 that he ‘will do anything to help revive Crimea’. In that context, he was awarded the medal for ‘the liberation of Crimea’ by the Acting Head of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea for the support he provided to the unlawful annexation of Crimea. In addition, on 1 June 2014 he expressed his readiness to send 74 000 Chechen volunteers to Ukraine if requested to do so. On 26 December 2021, he spoke in support of the invasion and annexation of Ukraine.
The trust services sanctions were imposed on 21/03/2023. |
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OFSI Group ID | 13042 |
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