Andrey Evgenievich KRIVOSHEYEV

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID

BEL0114

OFSI group ID

14157

Designation type

Individual

Date designated

2 December 2021

Last updated

9 April 2025

Regimes

• The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Designation sources

• UK

Sanctions imposed

• Asset freeze
• Travel Ban
• Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

• A Senior Political Commentator for the National State TV and Radio Company 'Belteleradio' (BTRC) Andrey Evgenievich KRIVOSHEYEV is one of the most vocal and influential members of the Belarusian state propaganda machine in the broadcast media. Further, in his role as Head of the pro-regime State Union of Journalists (BUJ) KRIVOSHEYEV is a close supporter of President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, and a key player in the regime's propaganda and censorship apparatus. KRIVOSHEYEV has actively supported Lukashenko and his regime throughout the flawed election process surrounding the 9 August 2020 Presidential election. KRIVOSHEYEV therefore is or has been involved in undermining the rule of law in Belarus and repressing of civil society and democratic opposition.

Other information

• The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Addresses

• Lines: Belarusian Union of Journalists
• Lines: 48a Surganova Street
• Lines: Minsk
• Postcode: 220013
• Country: Belarus