Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- RUS0205
- OFSI group ID
- 13046
- Designation type
- Entity
- 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
- Trust Services Sanctions
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- The Vostok Battalion is an Illegal armed separatist group which is considered to be one of the most important in Eastern Ukraine. Actively participated in the military operations resulting in the seizure of Donetsk Airport. It also forms part of the so-called Armed Forces of 'Donetsk People’s Republic'. The Vostok Battalion is responsible for fighting against the Ukrainian government forces in Eastern Ukraine, thus threatening the stability or security of Ukraine. The trust services sanctions were imposed on 21/03/2023.
Other information
- The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Addresses
- Lines: Donetsk
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