UKSL Sanctions designation

Sergey Viktorovich Chemezov

Individual · designated 31 December 2020

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID
RUS0088
OFSI group ID
13115
Designation type
Individual
Date designated
31 December 2020
Last updated
9 April 2025

Regimes

  • The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Designation sources

  • UK

Sanctions imposed

  • Asset freeze
  • Travel Ban
  • Trust Services Sanctions
  • Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

  • Sergey Chemezov is one of President Putin's known close associates. His close links to Russia’s President have led to him being appointed to a range of senior positions in state-controlled firms, including as CEO of the state technology holding company ‘Rostec’. He chairs the Rostec conglomerate, the leading Russian state-controlled defence and industrial manufacturing corporation. Prior to this, Chemezov headed Rosoboronexport, a subsidiary of Rostec. Under the direction of Chemezov, Rosoboronexport supported the integration of Crimean defence companies into Russia’s defence industry. Through this action Chemezov been involved in activities and the supply of goods and technology that has undermined the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. The trust services sanctions were imposed on 21/03/2023.

Other information

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