- 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
- Dmitriy Shmelev served as Minister of Revenue of the so-called “People’s Republic of Donetsk” (DPR) until 21 February 2023. As part of the so-called government of the illegally annexed Oblast of Donetsk he was involved in separatist activities and responsible for the organisation of a referendum for Donetsk to become a part of Russia. Therefore, he is responsible for, supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
- Source
- Switzerland SECO Sanctions List
- Last confirmed
- 19 Oct 2026