UK OFSI
Active- Programme
- Russia
- Designated
- Not published by this authority
- Stated grounds
- Commander Simon AL WAKIL has been involved in engaging in and providing support for actions that have destabilised Ukraine or undermined or threatened the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, namely, (1) promoting and supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and (2) overseeing the recruitment of Syrian mercenaries to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine.
- Source
- UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
- Last confirmed
- 19 Oct 2026