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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed two decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
This was reported by the Office of the President.
The first decision concerns the synchronization of sanctions with the United Kingdom. The restrictions were applied against eight individuals and 40 legal entities.
“These include citizens of Russia, Azerbaijan, Singapore, and New Zealand who are linked to the forced deportation and re-education of Ukrainian children, as well as to the supply to the Russian Federation of electronics and dual-use components used in the production of missiles and drones with which Russia strikes Ukrainian cities and communities”, — the statement said.
Among the sanctioned legal entities are companies from Russia, Hong Kong, the UAE, Thailand, Turkey, India, and Singapore, which, among other things, help Russia circumvent international sanctions and supply industrial machine tools, aircraft equipment, components for ‘Shahed’ drones, computer chips, and other microelectronics for the Russian military-industrial complex.
Some of the companies are also involved in activities of Russia’s energy sector, the import of Russian oil, and ensuring the operation of the shadow fleet.
“Overall, this year Ukraine synchronized 14 sanction packages of partners, including two packages each from the United States and the United Kingdom, eight from the European Union, and one each from Canada and Japan”, — the Office of the President noted.
The second decision concerns support for proposals submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers and the imposition of sanctions in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and decisions and regulations of the Council of the European Union regarding the situation in South Sudan.
Eight individuals belonging to the military leadership of South Sudan were placed under sanctions.
“They are involved not only in the continuation of hostilities and obstruction of peace negotiations, but also in acts of violence, including against women and children — killings, torture, rape, abductions, attacks on hospitals, schools, and churches. Among them are the Commander of the Defense Forces, the Head of the Presidential Guard, and the Chief of the General Staff”, — the Office of the President reported.
