Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- RUS1108
- OFSI group ID
- 15055
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 31 March 2022
- Last updated
- 3 August 2026
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
- Sergei Ivanovich SAENKO (hereafter SAENKO) held an editorial position in 2016 and 2017 at the Strategic Culture Foundation (SCF), an 'involved person' under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (RUS1381) for its role in spreading propaganda and disinformation. In this role, SAENKO is or has been involved in providing support for and promoting actions and policies which destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or 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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