Ukraine imposes sanctions against 10 russian Paralympians

Ukraine has imposed sanctions against Paralympians from the aggressor countryrRussia who took part in the war. This is stated in the decree of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

"The sanctions decision concerns 10 Russian Paralympians. All of them took part in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. They spread Russian propaganda and use sporting events as a platform to whitewash Russian crimes and occupation," the President said in a statement on his website.

Sanctions were also imposed on russian and Iranian companies and citizens serving the russian military-industrial complex - 130 individuals and 48 legal entities.

They include companies involved in the supply of components for the production of satellite navigation equipment of the Kometa series (they are used in russian drones, cruise and ballistic missiles, guided munitions, and aircraft used by russia to shell Ukrainian cities and communities). In particular, those enterprises involved in the production of the Oreshnik missile system.

"Also on this list are companies and Iranian citizens involved in the production of Iranian drones and missiles, which are used not only against Ukraine, but also in the Middle East against the Gulf states. These entities and individuals helped Russia launch, deploy and scale up the production of Shaheds in Russia. Sanctions were also imposed on Iranian instructors who trained Russian Shahed operators, who then attacked Ukrainian cities and energy facilities," the press service said.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, the Defense Intelligence released data on russian Paralympians who fought against Ukraine.