UK OFSI
Active- Programme
- Russia
- Designated
- Not published by this authority
- Stated grounds
- Konstantin ERNST (hereafter ERNST) is a media producer and chief executive officer of Channel One Russia (also known as the First Channel, Perviy Kanal and previously Public Russian Television / ORT). ERNST has been CEO of this organisation since 1999 and is responsible for all programming decisions. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Channel One has significantly escalated its political broadcasts which have strong pro-invasion, pro-Kremlin messages. ERNST therefore engages in, provides support for, or promotes policies or actions which destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threatens the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine.
- Source
- UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
- Last confirmed
- 19 Oct 2026