Russia: list of designations and sanctions notices
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Source:UK FCDO (UK HM Treasury, Open Government Licence v3.0)
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released an updated list of designations and sanctions notices regarding Russia. The current regime is designed to target individuals, entities, and specific ships believed to be involved in destabilizing Ukraine or undermining its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The measures also apply to those providing support to or benefiting from the Russian government.
The sanctions framework includes sectoral financial restrictions that prohibit certain activities, such as dealing with specific money-market instruments, transferable securities, or entering into credit and loan arrangements. The list is maintained by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and covers a range of targets, including identified vessels and corporate entities.
Recent updates to the Russia sanctions regime show significant activity throughout early 2026. Notably, on February 24, 2026, the UK added 297 new designations to the list. Other recent administrative actions include various revocations, corrections, and amendments to existing entries, as recorded in the official notices issued between January and April 2026.
The official documentation provides detailed identifiers for all sanctioned parties, including names, addresses, and nationality for individuals, as well as business registration numbers and parent company details for entities. For maritime targets, the notices include technical data such as IMO numbers, tonnage, and ownership history.
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