Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- RUS1702
- OFSI group ID
- 15724
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 8 February 2023
- 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
- Sergei RUDNOV is an involved person within the meaning of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is the owner of Regnum, a Russian news agency which is carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia, namely, the Russian information, communications and digital technologies sector. Therefore RUDNOV is obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia. RUDNOV, through his ownership of Regnum, is also involved in destabilising Ukraine or undermining the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine by allowing Regnum to publish articles which provide support for and promote policies and actions which 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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This directory is not a substitute for sanctions compliance screening. Ownership and control rules can apply to entities that are not separately named. Verify the current official list and obtain appropriate advice.