A major part of the new sanctions targets Rosneft and Lukoil, two of Russia’s most important oil companies. By placing sanctions on these companies, Ukraine aims to reduce the financial strength that Russia gains from its energy exports.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained on his Telegram channel that Ukraine is synchronising its sanctions with those of the United States. According to him, this cooperation helps make sanctions more effective and ensures that the pressure on Russia continues. He said that restrictions on these companies are already making it harder for Russia to support its war machine and that these efforts must continue.
The decree includes a list of 26 Russian legal entities that belong to the Rosneft and Lukoil groups.
Zelenskyy noted that earlier sanctions imposed by partner countries have already affected Russia’s ability to earn money from oil. Ukraine’s decision aims to work alongside these actions to ensure Russia faces continuous financial pressure.
Action against the organisers of drone attacks
Ukraine has also announced sanctions against people and organisations involved in planning, creating and carrying out drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. The new sanctions include 36 individuals and 13 legal entities from the Russian Federation.
Zelenskyy described these individuals as “Russian killers” who support the destruction caused by drones. He said that the goal is to make these sanctions joint with partners so that the pressure is as strong as possible. Ukraine wants to make it difficult for these individuals and organisations to access money, equipment or networks that help them carry out drone operations.
The sanctions are designed to ensure they feel the pressure not only from Ukraine but from countries around the world that are coordinating similar actions. Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is committed to stopping these destructive operations and that sanctions are an important tool in that effort.
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Decrees 870/2025 and 871/2025: What they contain
The new sanctions officially took effect through Decree No. 870/2025 and Decree No. 871/2025, which Zelenskyy signed and approved. The decrees list the individuals and companies subject to restrictions and outline the measures taken against them. Both documents are available on the presidential website and form part of Ukraine’s legal framework for national security during wartime.
These measures make it harder for the targeted individuals and companies to support Russia’s war activities. Once the decrees are published, Ukrainian banks, border services, financial regulators and other departments are required to enforce the rules.
Ukraine often aligns its sanctions with those of its partners so that the restrictions have maximum effect. Matching actions between countries reduces the chances of targeted individuals or companies finding alternative routes to continue their operations. The publication of these decrees, ordered by Zelenskyy, strengthens the legal and practical enforcement of the sanctions inside Ukraine.
Ukraine’s key sanction priorities through the end of the year
Alongside the announcement of the new sanctions, Volodymyr Zelenskyy also spoke about Ukraine’s main sanctions goals for the rest of the year. He said that Ukraine will continue working closely with its partners to synchronise sanctions. This includes cooperating with the European Union as it prepares the 20th EU sanctions package.
One of Ukraine’s priorities is tightening restrictions on the shadow fleet. Ukraine also wants to strengthen measures targeting Russia’s military production systems. This includes blocking the supply of materials, parts or support networks that help Russia build weapons.
Another area of focus is taking action against collaborators and propagandists who support Russian activities. Zelenskyy said that Ukraine plans to use sanctions to limit the influence and operations of these individuals. He explained that new sanctions steps will follow as Ukraine continues to identify more targets.
These priorities show that Ukraine intends to keep using sanctions as a major part of its strategy to limit Russia’s war capabilities.