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Zelensky imposed sanctions against Russia's Rosoboronexport and Iran over the production of "Oryznik" missiles
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On March 15, Ukraine has introduced a series of sanctions targeting Iran and Russia for their involvement in the war alongside new measures against Russian Paralympians. President Zelensky specifically sanctioned producers of "Oryznik" nerve agents as well as athletes representing occupied territories to isolate those participating under duress from international sporting events like Paris 2024, while also imposing asset freezes on Iranian entities involved with Russia's military-industrial complex and weapons manufacturers in Ukraine.
Key Points
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1On March 15, Ukraine imposed new sanctions targeting Iran and Russia.
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2The sanctioned entities include Russian Paralympians associated with the occupation of Ukrainian territories. Additionally, individuals involved in producing 'Oryznik' (a nerve agent) are targeted alongside those serving as partisans for the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus or directly supporting RF military-industrial complexes.
Developments
[Mar 15]
Ukraine introduced sanctions against Iran, Russia's Paralympians (specifically mentioned in multiple sources), and producers/associated personnel for 'Oryznik' production. This action targets individuals involved with the RF military-industrial complex.
[Mar 14 - Mar 20]
Ukraine imposed sanctions on Russian athletes participating as occupiers, specifically targeting Paralympians associated with occupied territories in Ukraine (e.g., Luhansk and Donetsk regions).
Perspectives
Укріни ввела санкції проти Ірану та РФ за виробництво зброї і участь у війні
Украина ударила санкциями по 10 российских паралимпийцах, спортсменах-оккупантам.