- Programme
- Situation in Ukraine
- Designated
- Not published by this authority
- Legal basis
- Ordinance of 4 March 2022 on measures related to the situation in Ukraine (RS 946.231.176.72), Art. 15 para. 1 and 4 (Financial sanctions) and art. 29 para. 1 (Travel ban), annexe 8
- Stated grounds
- Former so-called “Minister of Justice” and Former “Deputy Defence Minister” of the illegal so-called “Luhansk People’s Republic”. Former chairman of the “Central Election Commission” of the so-called “Luhansk People’s Republic”. In taking on and acting in this capacity, he has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. Dismissed as chairman of the “Central Election Commission” of the so-called “Luhansk People’s Republic” in June 2018. Registered as a notary in Luhansk. Continues to support and legitimise separatist policies.
- Source
- Switzerland SECO Sanctions List
- Last confirmed
- 19 Oct 2026