On May 25, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that three new sanction packages have officially taken effect after being approved by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.
In a Facebook post, Zelensky said that the new sanctions are designed to penalize Russian individuals and groups who support the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine.
The new measures are part of Ukraine’s wider plan to stop the financial support, propaganda, and criminal activities that help Russia continue its attack. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine is coordinating these sanctions with international partners, including the European Union and other important global players.
Who the Sanctions Target
The first package targets individuals involved in financing terrorism, financial fraud, and using complex schemes to avoid sanctions that benefit Russia.
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One high-profile name on this list is Oleksandr Bohuslayev, son of Vyacheslav Bohuslayev, former president of Motor Sich, Ukraine’s leading aircraft engine maker. According to Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), Oleksandr was recently arrested in Monaco on fraud charges connected to a $650 million asset scheme. His father, Vyacheslav Bohuslayev, has been in custody since 2022, accused of collaborating with Russia.
The second package targets propagandists who spread false information that supports Russia’s attacks on Ukraine. One of those included is former Member of Parliament Ihor Mosiychuk, who has openly blamed Ukraine’s leadership for the invasion, saying it could have been avoided through diplomacy. Mosiychuk accuses Zelensky’s administration of not preparing for the invasion and often challenges official reports of Russian attacks, claiming that the authorities are lying about shelling incidents. His statements have been widely shared and promoted by Russian propaganda channels.
The third package targets members of Russian criminal organizations closely tied to President Vladimir Putin’s regime. These groups support Russia’s war effort through illegal means and have established strong connections with the Kremlin.
Additional Sanctions on Key Individuals
In addition to the three sanction packages, Zelensky signed a separate decree imposing sanctions on several other individuals. Among them are Oleksandr Bohuslayev, former MP Ihor Mosiychuk, and the owner of the Russian online casino Pin-Up.
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These people are accused of various crimes such as fraud, spreading misinformation, and supporting Russia’s war efforts through financial or propaganda means.
The online casino Pin-Up’s owner is seen as part of networks that help fund Russian interests despite the war, while Bohuslayev and Mosiychuk’s actions are viewed as harmful to Ukraine’s defense and public morale.
These sanctions freeze assets, ban travel, and block access to financial systems, aiming to cut off the flow of resources and influence that support Russia’s aggression.
