
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky signed decrees introducing new sanctions against 108 individuals and 48 legal entities, mostly citizens and residents of Russia, as well as two courts, mainly from the financial, technology and consulting sectors.
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Ukraine continues to impose sanctions against Russian individuals as part of its response to the conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has introduced new sanctions against Russian individuals and legal entities. The Ukrainian leader signed the corresponding decrees, TASS writes.
According to the documents, 108 individuals and 48 legal entities were subject to restrictions. The majority are citizens and residents of Russia. The list also included two vessels. Among the legal entities on the list, there were mainly financial, technology and consulting companies.
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