Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- RUS0705
- OFSI group ID
- 14656
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 15 March 2022
- 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
- Konstantin KNYRIK (hereafter referred to as KNYRIK) is the co-founder of Newsfront. Newsfront is a Russian news organisation known for publishing disinformation about the war against Ukraine, thus supporting and promoting actions which destabilise Ukraine. As a Director, co-founder, and contributor to Newsfront, KNYRIK is both engaging in, supporting and promoting policies and/or actions which destabilise 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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