Zelensky signs decree on sanctions against individuals and companies in Russia

"To put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine dated March 23, 2021" On the application, cancellation and amendments to personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions), "the decree says.

As follows from additional materials to the decree, the sanctions have been extended against 26 individuals and 81 companies, in particular, MIA Rossiya Segodnya, Rosgosstrakh and others.

The sanctions also hit the deputy head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia Alexander Gorovoy, senators Lyudmila Narusova, Oleg Tsepkin, Irina Rukavishnikova, Alexander Karlin and a number of Russian officials.