Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine. Vitalii Nosach/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images
EPICSTORIAN — Ukraine has intensified its efforts against Russian aggression by imposing sanctions on individuals and foreign nationals aiding Moscow’s war operations.
President Zelenskyy Announces Coordinated Sanctions
“We continue our sanctions work. Today I signed two decrees,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, highlighting the continuation of Ukraine’s sanction strategy targeting Russian supporters.
Synchronization with Canadian Sanctions
“The first is the synchronization in Ukraine of partner sanctions, including Canadian sanctions. This is 100% synchronization of this year’s Canadian sanctions against 139 individuals and legal entities working for Russia’s war,” Zelenskyy stated.
He confirming that Ukraine has aligned its sanctions with Canada to maximize international pressure on the listed individuals and entities.
The alignment covers 139 individuals and entities identified as facilitating Russia’s military activities, including key business figures, officials, and organizations that contribute to logistical and financial support for the war effort.
Zelensky Said Ukraine expands Sanctions on Russia and Certain Foreign Nationals
“The second decree today imposes sanctions on 28 citizens of different countries who equally help Russians maintain the occupation regime on our land and effectively sponsor the Russian state,” Zelenskyy confirmed.
He highlighted that the measures target foreign nationals actively supporting Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territories through financial and logistical assistance.
These 28 foreign nationals represent multiple countries and sectors, and Ukrainian authorities are coordinating with international law enforcement agencies to monitor compliance and ensure accountability for aiding the aggressor state.
Legal and Diplomatic Measures
Sanctions include comprehensive travel bans, freezing of assets, and restrictions on accessing international banking and financial systems, designed to isolate the sanctioned individuals and reduce their capacity to support military aggression.
“Everyone who helps Russia continue killings and build a war machine for further aggression must feel the real pressure of the world,” Zelenskyy asserted.
The president stressed that all collaborators with the Russian occupation will face global pressure and consequences.
International Response
Global reaction has largely supported Ukraine’s latest sanction measures, signaling a coordinated approach to deter further aggression. Several countries are reportedly considering additional measures targeting entities and individuals associated with Russia’s war machine.
“Together with our partners, we are preparing decisions on the synchronization of Ukrainian sanctions in partner jurisdictions,” Zelenskyy added.
He emphasized ongoing collaboration with international allies to extend the reach and effectiveness of Ukraine’s sanctions framework.
Accountability and Enforcement
Ukrainian authorities are closely monitoring the sanctioned individuals’ activities and working with partner countries to ensure enforcement of the measures, aiming to disrupt networks that support Russian military operations and occupation policies.
“For each surname of such persons, we are also working with law enforcement agencies of partner countries,” the president said, highlighting Ukraine’s commitment to multilateral enforcement efforts that hold collaborators accountable for their actions.
Future Measures and Continuation
The Ukrainian government has indicated that the sanctions regime will continue to expand as more individuals and entities are identified, reinforcing international solidarity against Russian aggression and ensuring sustained pressure on those contributing to the conflict.
“All accomplices of Russian occupiers will in one way or another answer for what they have done against Ukraine and Ukrainians,” Zelenskyy concluded, affirming that all collaborators with the Russian state will face consequences for their role in the conflict.
The coordinated sanctions between Ukraine and Canada demonstrate an integrated strategy to target Russian support networks, disrupt financial and operational channels, and reinforce international accountability.
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Zelensky noted that through these measures, Ukraine aims to maintain pressure on the Russian military and its backers while strengthening partnerships with countries that uphold international law and human rights norms.
