Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- RUS1500
- OFSI group ID
- 15440
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 4 July 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
- Mikhail SINELIN (hereafter referred to as SINELIN) is the co-founder and 50% shareholder 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. By virtue of his role as the co-founder and 50% shareholder of Newsfront, SINELIN is engaged in and/or supporting and/or promoting the company which, through its actions, is involved in destabilising 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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