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Ukraine to open state sanctions register

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Ukraine to open state sanctions register
President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at a press conference during NATO Summit at LITEXPO Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Center in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 12, 2023. (Photo: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law introducing a state register of sanctions, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported on July 26.

"The bill #8392 on amendments to some legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the application of sanctions was signed," Zhelezniak wrote on Telegram.

Ukraine has sanctioned a number of individuals and entities for involvement or support of the full-scale Russian invasion.

On July 5, Zelensky signed a decree imposing sanctions on 18 holding companies associated with Russia and freezing their assets.

According to the War & Sanctions database, Ukraine applied sanctions against 6,112 individuals and 4,791 entities due to the invasion.

On July 13, Ukraine's parliament adopted a bill proposing to create a state register of sanctions.

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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