New Sanctions Against 225 Captains of Russia’s Shadow Fleet Vessels and Entities Servicing Russian Military-Industrial Complex: The President Has Enacted the NSDC Decision — Official website of the President of Ukraine

https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/novi-sankciyi-proti-225-kapitaniv-suden-rosijskogo-tinovogo-102965
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This update concerns geopolitical sanctions against individuals and entities involved in circumventing oil trade restrictions and military supply chains, with no connection to financial services products, banking operations, investment management, lending, or any regulated financial activity.

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This update has no relevance to investment services, asset management, or any financial services taxonomy category; it is purely a geopolitical sanctions announcement outside the scope of financial services regulation.

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The update announces Ukraine's imposition of sanctions targeting 225 ship captains and 92 entities (Russian companies and individuals) involved in circumventing existing sanctions and supporting Russia's military-industrial complex, which directly involves restrictive measures and asset restrictions.

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Low confidence — requires human review. While the update mentions sanctions coordination with international partners and information sharing, there is no explicit reference to payment firms, payment service providers, or payment-specific compliance obligations, making secondary categorization challenging.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to implement new sanctions packages.

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TITLE: Ukraine Enacts Sanctions Against 225 Shadow Fleet Captains and Russian Military-Industrial Entities BODY: On February 21, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine signed decrees implementing National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decisions to impose new sanctions packages targeting Russia's shadow fleet and entities supporting Russia's military-industrial complex. The first sanctions package targets 225 ship captains involved in transporting Russian petroleum products in circumvention of sanctions imposed by the European Union, Group of Seven, and other states. The captains are citizens of 11 countries, including Russia, India, and the Philippines. Monitoring of the Black, Red, and Baltic Seas identified these individuals as commanding vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet. Of the affected tankers, 188 are already under sanctions from the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The second sanctions package includes 46 Russian citizens, two Iranian citizens, and 44 Russian companies. The sanctioned entities supply, develop, manufacture, and repair equipment, electronic warfare systems, and spare parts for Russia's military-industrial complex. Their products are used in producing ballistic and cruise missiles, attack and reconnaissance drones, small arms, and ammunition. The two Iranian citizens are involved in supplying aviation spare parts and components for the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries Corporation, which partners with Russia in developing and producing Shahed drones and is already under sanctions by Ukraine, the United States, Switzerland, and New Zealand. Ukraine's Advisor–Commissioner for Sanctions Policy Vladyslav Vlasiuk stated that individual sanctions against tanker captains working on sanctioned vessels are necessary to eliminate incentives for engaging with Russian oil, which directly finances the war. Ukraine will share relevant information with international partners to ensure sanctions synchronization and continue expanding measures against individuals and entities facilitating Russian aggression.
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