Zelensky enforces sanctions on Moscow Stock Exchange, Russian bankers

This was reported by Ukrinform referring to the president’s website.

"The decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of February 19, 2023 "On the application and introduction of amendments to personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions)" (as attached) shall be enforced," the decree says.

The NSDC endorsed the motions put forward by the Security Service and National Bank on applying sanctions on certain persons and entities. The updated list includes members of supervisory boards and deputy heads of Russian banking institutions – a total of 333 persons.

The President entrusted the NSDC Secretary with controlling the decision’s implementation.

This Decree enters into force from the day of its publication.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, President Zelensky enforced the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of February 12 to impose sanctions against 200 persons affiliated with the aggressor state, Russia.

Photo: Ukrainian President’s Office