President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing sanctions on companies supporting the Russian tanker fleet. These restrictions target entities that transport sanctioned oil and help Moscow bypass international price caps. The measures also hit Kremlin propagandists and GRU hackers responsible for cyberattacks against Ukraine and its international partners.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported these actions on his official Telegram channel. The President emphasized the ongoing coordination with international allies to isolate the Russian economy.
“We continue to synchronize sanctions with the European Union. I signed a decree introducing sanctions against companies serving the Russian tanker fleet and carrying sanctioned oil. There are also new sanctions against Kremlin propagandists and criminals involved in cyberattacks against Ukraine and our partners,” Zelenskyy stated.
Het stated that they oppose all attempts by the Russian regime to destabilize the situation in Ukraine.
Details of the restrictions
The new sanctions package includes 10 individuals and 6 legal entities. These companies operate in Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. The President’s Office clarified that these firms own or manage tankers used for Russian oil exports. Furthermore, Ukraine sanctioned the Russian 142nd Electronic Warfare Battalion, which created significant risks for civilian flights by manipulating GPS signals.
Currently, Kyiv expects the European Union to adopt its 20th sanctions package by late February 2026. Previously, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that ending support for Ukraine could lead to further aggression by Moscow against other European nations. Ukraine has already synchronized 15 sanctions packages with its partners over the past year to block resources for the full-scale invasion.
Earlier, The Ukrainian Review reported that Russian officials worry about a potential budget overrun due to the ongoing costs of the full-scale war.
