Ukraine Expands Sanctions, Targeting Russian Tanker Operators and GRU-Linked Unit

The move syncs with EU, UK lists to close evasion channels and tighten pressure on Moscow’s war financing.

Overview

Decree No. 86/2026 imposes restrictions on 10 individuals and six legal entities, according to the presidential website.
The measures hit companies registered in Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam that own or operate tankers transporting Russian oil for export.
Ukraine added Russia’s 142nd Separate Electronic Warfare Battalion to its sanctions list, citing GPS interference in the Baltic that hindered civilian aircraft landings.
Kyiv says it has aligned 15 partner sanctions packages over the past year as part of an effort to counter financing, propaganda and cyber operations.
In separate decisions, sanctions were extended against Dmytro Firtash, his associates and companies, and against Taras Kozak along with eight linked firms.