The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze, Trust Services Sanctions
Last Updated
Apr 09, 2025
UK Statement of Reasons
We have reasonable grounds to suspect that ”BEARS” BRIGADE is an involved person under the Russia (EU Exit) (Sanctions) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: “BEARS” BRIGADE is or has been involved in destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity or sovereignty or independence of Ukraine as it engages in policies or actions which destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine.
OFSI Group ID
16661
What alternative names has Bears Brigade used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
Bears Brigade
Primary Name
МЕДВЕДИ БРИГАДА (Russian / Cyrillic)
Bear
Primary Name Variation
Bears
Primary Name Variation
Bears 81st Brigade
Primary Name Variation
Medvedi
Primary Name Variation
The 81st Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade
Primary Name Variation
What type of entity is Bears Brigade?
Business Registration Numbers
Parent Company
Subsidiaries
Type of Entity
Private Military Company
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.