- Programme
- Russia
- Designated
- Not published by this authority
- Stated grounds
- Denis Alexandrovich SMOLYANINOV (hereafter SMOLYANINOV) is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis that: a) SMOLYANINOV is or has been obtaining a benefit from the Government of Russia, and is involved in destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine, through working for Russia's security and intelligence services, with a rank of colonel or higher. b) SMOLYANINOV is or has been destabilising Ukraine or undermining the territorial security and sovereignty of Ukraine by engaging in, providing support for, or promoting actions which destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine, namely the coordination of GRU sabotage operations in Ukraine.
- Source
- UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
- Last confirmed
- 19 Oct 2026