Council Regulation (EU) 2024/2642 of 8 October 2024 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilizing activities

A.k.a.: Natallia SUDLENKOVA Natalia SUDLENKOVA Natalia SUDLIANKOVÁ (ŠEVKOVÁ) Natalija SUDLIANKOVÁ (ŠEVKOVÁ) (Russian: Наталья СУДЛЕНКОВА (ШЕВКО)) Alias: Natalyia KORNELYUK (Russian: Наталья КОРНЕЛЮК) Function: Journalist, Media and PR Consultant, Coordinator DOB: 9.6.1964 POB: Belarus Nationality: Belarusian Gender: female Address: Borovanského 2381/22, 155 00 Prague, Czech Republic Identity documents: Travel document: U0002974, valid until 18.3.2031 Residence Permit: 001631077, valid until 13.3.2034 Natallia Sudliankova is a journalist and a media and PR consultant who has been producing custom-made media products that included information manipulation and spreading misleading narratives aiming to support the foreign policy interests of the Russian Federation and aiming to undermine the public trust towards Czech national and European Union democratic values and processes. Sudliankova has been receiving assignments over a long period of time and has been financially rewarded. She plays a significant role in planning and directing coordinated information manipulation intended for the public in the Czech Republic and in other Member States, and cooperates with Russian state entities (Rosatom, Pravfond), entities representing the interests of the Russian Federation (Immortal Regiment of Russia), and Alexey Nikolayevich Shavrov, an officer of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU). Therefore, Natallia Sudliankova is responsible for actions or policies by the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy and stability in the Union and in Ukraine, and which undermine the sovereignty or independence of several of its Member States and of Ukraine, through planning, directing and engaging in the use of information manipulation. 20.5.2025

(Russian: Юрие НЕКУЛИТИ) Function: CEO of Stark Industries Nationality: of the Republic of Moldova Gender: male Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom; Chisinau, Republic of Moldova POB: Bender, Republic of Moldova Iurie Neculiti is CEO of Stark Industries Solutions Ltd., a web hosting service registered as a maildrop company in the United Kingdom. The company provides server hosting, with server locations all over the world. Stark enables various Russian state-sponsored and state-affiliated actors to conduct destabilising activities including coordinated information manipulation and interference and cyber-attacks against the Union and third countries by providing services intended to hide these activities from European law enforcement and security agencies. Therefore, as CEO of Stark Industries Solutions Ltd., Neculiti is supporting actions by the Government of the Russian Federation which threaten democracy and the rule of law, stability or security in the Union, in one of its Member States and a third country, by facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference and by facilitating actions targeted at the functioning of democratic institutions, economic activities or services of public interest. Iurie Neculiti is associated with Ivan Neculiti and Stark Industries. 20.5.2025

(Russian: Иван НЕКУЛИТИ) Function: Owner of Stark Industries and PQ Hosting Nationality: of the Republic of Moldova Gender: male Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom; Chisinau, Republic of Moldova POB: Bender, Republic of Moldova Ivan Neculiti is the owner of Stark Industries Solutions Ltd., a web hosting service registered as a maildrop company in the United Kingdom. The company provides server hosting, with server locations all over the world. Stark enables various Russian state-sponsored and state-affiliated actors to conduct destabilising activities, including coordinated information manipulation and interference and cyber-attacks against Union and third countries, by providing services intended to hide these activities from European law enforcement and security agencies. Ivan Neculiti is associated with Iurie Neculiti and Stark Industries. Therefore, as the owner of Stark Industries Solutions Ltd. Ivan Neculiti is supporting actions by the Government of the Russian Federation which threaten democracy and the rule of law, stability or security in the Union, in one of its Member States and in a third country, by facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference and by facilitating actions targeted at the functioning of democratic institutions, economic activities or services of public interest. 20.5.2025

(Russian: Андрей ХАРКОВСКИЙ) Function: Leading member of the Union of Cossack Warriors of Russia and Abroad Nationality: Russian POB: Tomsk Region, Russia Gender: male Address: Germany Andrei Kharkovsky is a Russian citizen living in Germany. In Germany, Kharkovsky functions as a representative of the Union of Cossack Warriors of Russia and Abroad, including by organising military-style gatherings for its members. The Union of Cossack Warriors of Russia and Abroad is an entity linked to the Government of the Russian Federation, and partaking in Russia’s war of aggression and acts of violence in Ukraine in support of pro-Russian separatists under the premise of a “historical mission” to reinstate Russian control over southern and eastern Ukraine. As a member of the Union of Cossack Warriors of Russia and Abroad, Kharkovsky is engaging in acts of violence. Andrei Kharkovsky is therefore supporting actions of the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine the sovereignty and security of Ukraine by attempting to overthrow the constitutional order of Ukraine. 20.5.2025

(Russian: Анатолий Юрьевич АБРАМОВ) Function: Director of the General Radio Frequency Centre branch in the Northwestern Federal District Nationality: Russian Gender: male Anatoly Abramov is the director of the General Radio Frequency Centre’s Northwestern Federal District branch. Branch heads are appointed and dismissed by the Director of the GRFC in agreement with Roskomnadzor, and act on behalf of the GRFC. He oversees the use of radio frequencies and devices in the Kaliningrad region. Recently, GPS signal failures in several European countries have been linked to electronic warfare activities from Kaliningrad, including jamming and spoofing of GPS signals, primarily affecting the Baltic States. These activities have disrupted civil aviation. The repression of GPS signals requires the permission of the GRFC. Therefore, Anatoly Abramov is responsible for, planning, directing, engaging in, directly or indirectly, supporting or otherwise facilitating actions or policies by the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability or security in the Union or in several of its Member States, through engaging in actions which are targeted at the functioning of critical infrastructure. 20.5.2025

(Russian: Руслан Васильевич НЕСТЕРЕНКО) Function: Acting General Director of the GRFC Nationality: Russian Gender: male Ruslan Nesterenko is the acting general director of the General Radio Frequency Centre (GRFC). He oversees the use of radio frequencies and ensures compliance with legislation. Recently, GPS signal failures in several European countries have been linked to electronic warfare activities from Kaliningrad, Russia, including jamming and spoofing of GPS signals, primarily affecting the Baltic States and disrupting civil aviation. The repression of GPS signals requires the permission of the GRFC. Under Nesterenko’s direction, the GRFC is involved in planning and supporting information manipulation and interference that impacts Union Member States. As per the GRFC Charter, the general director represents the enterprise’s interests within Russia and beyond its borders. Therefore, Ruslan Nesterenko is responsible for, planning, directing, engaging in, directly or indirectly, supporting or otherwise facilitating actions or policies by the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability or security in the Union or in several of its Member States through engaging in actions which are targeted at the functioning of critical infrastructure and through supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference. 20.5.2025

(Russian: Виктор Александрович ЛУКОВЕНКО) Alias Viktor VASILEV (Russian: Виктор ВАСИЛЬЕВ) Function: Head of the news agency “African Initiative” DOB: 6.4.1985 Nationality: Uzbek Gender: male Viktor Lukovenko has been active on the African continent for several years, previously as a member of the Wagner Group and now as the head of the news agency “African Initiative”. He is involved in spreading Russian propaganda on the continent. He is linked to well known figures of Russian propaganda in Africa. Additionally, Viktor Lukovenko was sent to Ukraine in 2022 before the war, under the supervision of a GRU colonel, in order to recruit pro-Russian sympathisers. Viktor Lukovenko is therefore responsible for, implementing, and supporting actions or policies by the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten the democracy, the rule of law, stability or security of the Union or in one or several of its Member States, by planning, directing, engaging in, directly and indirectly, supporting and facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference. 20.5.2025

(Ukrainian: Олег Анатолійович ВОЛОШИН) (Russian: Олег Анатольевич ВОЛОШИН) Nationality: Russian DOB: 7.4.1981 POB: Nikolaev, USSR (now Ukraine) Passport No.: ET870130 ID-No.: 1981040705733; 2968200719 Gender: male Oleg Voloshin is a former Ukrainian member of parliament and a member of the pro-Russian political party “Opposition Platform – For Life” (OPFL). He is part of the network behind “Voice of Europe” and is active at Golos.eu and PolitWera, both platforms spreading disinformation and pro-Russian narratives. He was involved in bribe payments made to Western politicians. Oleg Voloshin has used his position as Ukrainian delegate to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2019-2023) to implement the strategy of Russian interference in Europe led by pro-Russian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, who leads OPFL. In particular, Voloshin has promoted Medvedchuk’s “peace plan” for Ukraine, which is linked to the Russian narrative regarding Russia’s war of aggression. In order to win-over European elected representatives to his cause, he has organised conferences with French and German parliamentarians, arguing that the “Normandy format” (France, Germany, Ukraine, Russia) has a so-called parliamentary dimension outside any official framework. The most recent event was organised by Voloshin at the French Senate on 11 February 2022 (“Peace process in Ukraine: how to break the deadlock”), a few days before the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian army. Thus, Oleg Voloshin is responsible for, implementing, supporting or benefitting from actions or policies by the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten the democracy, the rule of law, stability or security of the Union and its Member States, including Germany, by planning, directing, engaging in, directly and indirectly, the obstruction and undermining of the democratic political process. 20.5.2025

(Russian: Жюстин Блез ТАГУ) Function: CEO of press group International Afrique Media (IAM), which includes the TV channel Afrique Média, IAM press review, and Courrier Confidentiel DOB: 1959 Gender: male Justin Tagouh is CEO of the press group International Africa Media. This media group has direct links with the Russian authorities, and spreads Russian narrative and anti-western narrative in African countries. Justin Tagouh is therefore responsible for, implementing, and supporting actions or policies by the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten the democracy, the rule of law, stability or security of the Union or in one or several of its Member States by planning, directing, engaging in, directly or indirectly, supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of coordinated information manipulation and interference. 20.5.2025

Alias “Micha” (Russian: Михаил Михайлович ПРУДНИКОВ) Function: Member of Africa Politology, entity responsible for disinformation and Russian propaganda in the Central African Republic POB: Tambov Oblast Nationality: Russian Gender: male Mikhaïl Prudnikov is a Russian disinformation activist operating in the Central African Republic (CAR) who has close links with the Wagner galaxy and disinformation campaign holdings in CAR through various newspapers and networks. In particular, he developed a narrative against western countries and participated in communication actions in order to undermine and threaten the Union’s image in the CAR. Mikhaïl Prudnikov is therefore responsible for, implementing, and supporting actions or policies by the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten the democracy, the rule of law, stability or security of the Union or in one or several of its Member States by planning, directing, engaging in, directly or indirectly, supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference. 20.5.2025

(Russian: Сильвен АФУА) Alias Egountchi BEHANZIN (Russian: Эгунчи БЕХАНЗИН) Function: Founder of the pan-African group “Ligue de défense noire Africaine” (LDNA); influencer/activist known by the pseudonym “Egountchi Behanzin” DOB: 5.11.1988 POB: Madjikpeto, Togo Nationality: French, Togolese Gender: male Website: www.egountchibehanzin.com Sylvain Afoua is a pro-Russian activist, founder of the “Ligue de défense noire Africaine” (LDNA) (Black African Defence League), a group involved in hit actions on French territory. The structure was dissolved by a French ministerial decree of 29 September 2021 for spreading an ideology calling for hatred, discrimination and violence. Sylvain Afoua spreads Russian narratives and misinformation on the war of aggression against Ukraine, which he carries out in particular on the African continent. His message is transmitted via social networks and his association’s website. He is regularly invited to Russian fora and is, furthermore, financially linked to the Wagner Group. Sylvain Afoua is therefore responsible for, implementing, supporting and benefitting from actions or policies by the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten the democracy, the rule of law, stability or security of the Union or in one or several of its Member States by planning, directing, engaging in, directly or indirectly, supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference. 20.5.2025

(Russian: Томас РЁПЕР) Function: war correspondent DOB: 26.11.1971 POB: Bremen Nationality: German Gender: male Thomas Röper is a German blogger. Through his network of online channels named “Anti-Spiegel”, he systematically disseminates misinformation about Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and delegitimises the Ukrainian government, especially with a view to manipulating German public sentiment regarding support to Ukraine. Furthermore, he legitimises Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory by serving as an election “observer” and participating in a campaign to promote Russia’s illegal referendum on the secession from Ukraine of the Russian-occupied territories. Moreover, he has served as a spokesperson for the Government of the Russian Federationto disseminate Russian propaganda narratives, including at the UN Arria-forum. Thomas Röper is therefore engaging in and supporting the use of information manipulation and interference and facilitates an armed conflict in a third country. 20.5.2025

DOB: 22.7.1969 POB: La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland Nationality: Swiss and Cameroonian Gender: female Nathalie Yamb is a social media influencer. Since the Sochi summit she attended in 2019, Nathalie Yamb has been an outspoken supporter of Russia, adopting Moscow’s language and targeting France and the West in particular, with a view to ousting them from the African continent. She has specific ties with AFRIC, an organisation linked to Russian private military companies. Therefore, Nathalie Yamb is supporting actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Union or in its Member States by engaging in the use of information manipulation. 26.6.2025

(Russian: Андрей Юрьевич РОМАНЧЕНКО) Function: General Director of the Federal State-owned Enterprise “Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network” (RTRS) DOB: 16.10.1960 POB: Moscow, Russian SSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Gender: male Russian Tax ID (ИНН): 771515786260 Andrey Yuryevich Romanchenko is the General Director of The Federal State-owned Enterprise “Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network” (RTRS), a Russian federal unitary for-profit enterprise of strategic significance, operating terrestrial radio and television broadcasting infrastructure in Russia. Romanchenko, who was appointed as General Director by the Russian President, directs the RTRS, which plays a direct role in implementing policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation by providing the infrastructure and technical capabilities for the transmission of the so called “All-Russian mandatory publicly available television and radio channels” such as Pervyi Kanal or Rossiya 24 which disseminate Russian state propaganda. Under Romanchenko’s leadership, RTRS has played a key role in effectively replacing legacy Ukrainian broadcasting systems in occupied regions with a network that transmits content approved by the Government of the Russian Federation intended to suppress dissent, to align the local population with Russian policies and to delegitimise Ukraine’s governance in the occupied territories. This directly undermines the ability of local populations to access diverse and independent information. The expansion of RTRS operations into the occupied territories is facilitated by the Government of the Russian Federation which grants RTRS the exclusive right to establish transmission infrastructure in the occupied territories. By overseeing and directing these operations, Romanchenko actively facilitates the obstruction of access to diverse and independent information, thereby assuming responsibility for the use of information manipulation. Therefore, Romanchenko, as the head of RTRS, benefits from and implements policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy and stability in Ukraine, and which undermine the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, through engaging in or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference. 15.7.2025

(Russian: Владимир НАЙДЕНОВ) Function: Director of the Department for Coordination of Communications Infrastructure Development in New Territories of the Federal State-owned Enterprise “Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network” (RTRS) Gender: male Nationality: Russian Vladimir Naidenov is the Director of the Department for Coordination of Communications Infrastructure Development in New Territories at the Federal State-owned Enterprise “Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network” (RTRS), a Russian federal unitary for-profit enterprise of strategic significance operating terrestrial radio and television broadcasting infrastructure in Russia. Vladimir Naidenov, is subordinated to the RTRS General Director Andrey Yuryevich Romanchenko, who directs the RTRS and plays a direct role in implementing policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation. RTRS provides infrastructure and technical capabilities for the transmission of the so called “All-Russian mandatory publicly available television and radio channels” such as Pervyi Kanal or Rossiya 24 which disseminate Russian state propaganda. In his position within the RTRS, Vladimir Naidenov has played a key role in effectively replacing legacy Ukrainian broadcasting systems in occupied regions with a network that transmits content approved by the Government of the Russian Federation intended to suppress dissent, to align the local population with Russian policies and to delegitimise Ukraine’s governance in the occupied territories. This directly undermines the ability of local populations to access diverse and independent information. The expansion of RTRS operations into the occupied regions is facilitated by the Government of the Russian Federation which grants RTRS the right to establish transmission infrastructure there. Therefore, Vladimir Naidenov, as the Director of the Department for Coordination of Communications Infrastructure Development in New Territories at RTRS, facilitates the obstruction of access to diverse and independent information by coordinating the RTRS infrastructure development in the occupied Ukrainian territories and thus implements policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy and stability in Ukraine, and which undermine the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, through engaging in or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference 15.7.2025

Function: TV presenter, actor; blogger DOB: 26.11.1992 POB: Chișinău, Republic of Moldova Nationality: Moldovan Gender: male Dmitri Buimistru intentionally engages in coordinated information manipulation and interference by operating as a key propagandist on MD24, a Russia-based online TV channel created by Ilan Shor following license withdrawals from his previous stations for disseminating Russian disinformation. To that end, Buimistru deliberately spreads demonstrably false claims – systematically debunked by independent fact-checkers – regarding NATO drawing Moldova into conflict, imminent revocation of constitutional neutrality, “Romanization” of institutions, misrepresentation of the EU referendum’s constitutional implications, and fabricated trade statistics. Furthermore, his participation in synchronised cross-platform disinformation campaigns is evidenced by the July 2023 Russian embassy surveillance equipment scandal, where his messaging was perfectly coordinated with other pro-Kremlin outlets, demonstrating centralised orchestration. In addition, Buimistru’s “SOSEDI” project has been identified as a key tool in a broader external influence operation. His systematic promotion of other pro-Russian information sources and deployment of consistent messaging tactics specifically designed to undermine Moldova’s sovereignty, European integration, and democratic processes further confirms his deliberate engagement in coordinated information manipulation with a view to serving Russian destabilisation interests in Moldova. Therefore, Dmitri Buimistru is responsible for, implementing and supporting actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability in a third country through engaging in, directly or indirectly, the use of coordinated information manipulation and interference. 15.7.2025

Function: Activist DOB: 10.8.1977 POB: Chișinău, Republic of Moldova Nationality: Moldovan Gender: male Veaceslav Valico participated, alongside Anatolii Prizenko, a natural person listed by the Union, in the Russian destabilisation operation concerning the painting of the Star of David on the streets of Paris following the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel in exchange for financial compensation and in order to create tensions in French society. Moreover, Veaceslav Valico is involved in the systematic dissemination of disinformation in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, as part of the Russian Federation’s malign hybrid activities. Furthermore, Veaceslav Valico is associated with Anatolii Prizenko, who is an individual listed by the Union. Their association predates their collaboration in the Paris incident. Therefore, Veaceslav Valico is responsible for, implementing and supporting actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten the stability in a Member State and therefore, in the Union, and in third countries, through planning, directing, and engaging in, directly or indirectly, the use of coordinated information manipulation and interference. 15.7.2025

Function: Pro-Russian blogger Date of birth: 15.2.1990 Place of birth: Sydney, Australia Gender: male Nationality: Australian/Russian Simeon Boikov is an Australian pro-Russian activist known by the pseudonym “Aussie Cossack”. He is recognised for disseminating pro-Kremlin narratives and misinformation, particularly regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Boikov has also been implicated in spreading disinformation related to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, notably by paying an American influencer to post a Storm-1516 fabricated video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia. Therefore, Simeon Boikov is responsible for, implementing and supporting actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Union or in third countries, by planning, directing, engaging in, directly or indirectly, supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of coordinated information manipulation and interference. 15.7.2025

(Russian: Виталий КУЛИКОВ) Function: Lieutenant Colonel in the Russian military, heading the Electronic Warfare (EW) center of the Baltic Fleet Nationality: Russian Gender: male Lieutenant Colonel Vitaly Kulikov is the commander of the Electronic Warfare (EW) center of the Baltic Fleet also known as the 841st Separate Electronic Warfare Center. Vitaly Kulikov oversees exercises of his EW troops in the Kaliningrad region. GPS signal failures in several European countries have been linked to electronic warfare activities from Kaliningrad, including jamming and “spoofing” of GPS signals, primarily affecting the Baltic States. These activities have disrupted civil aviation. The EW center of the Baltic Fleet, under Kulikov’s commands, has received jamming equipment and conducted exercises using advanced systems capable of disrupting communications over large areas, and is also involved in planning, supporting and executing coordinated information manipulation and interference that impacts Union Member States. Therefore, Vitaly Kulikov is responsible for planning, directing, engaging in, directly or indirectly, supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of coordinated information manipulation and interference which directly affects Union Member States. 15.7.2025

(Russian: Юрий Илларионович ЛАСТОЧКИН Ukrainian: Юрій Iлларіонович ЛАСТОЧКIН) Function: Official of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation; Military Leader; General-Major/Lieutenant General; Chief of the Electronic Warfare Forces of the Russian Federation/head of Russian Defense Ministry’s Radio-Electronic Warfare (REB) force DOB: 18.8.1967 POB: Rzhavka, Mogilev region, Belarusian SSR (now Belarus) Nationality: Russian Gender: male Lieutenant General Yuri Lastochkin is the chief of the Electronic Warfare (EW) Forces of the Russian Federation. Yuri Lastochkin oversees actions and exercises of Russia’s EW troops, including those of the 841st Separate EW center in the Kaliningrad region. Recently, GPS signal failures in several European countries have been linked to electronic warfare activities from Kaliningrad, including jamming and “spoofing” of GPS signals, primarily affecting the Baltic States. These activities have disrupted civil aviation. The 841st Separate EW center in the Kaliningrad region, under Lastochkin’s commands, has received jamming equipment and conducted exercises using advanced systems capable of disrupting communications over large areas; it is also involved in planning, supporting and executing coordinated information manipulation and interference that impacts Union Member States. Therefore, Y. I. Lastochkin is responsible for planning, directing, engaging in, directly or indirectly, supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of coordinated information manipulation and interference which directly affects Union Member States. 15.7.2025

(Russian: Евгений ШЕВЧЕНКО) Function: Founder of TigerWeb Nationality: Russian Gender: male Tax identification number: 910202780107 Yevgeny Shevchenko is a web developer who has specialised in creating websites for many years. He is the founder of Tigerweb, the web-company that runs the informational manipulation set “Portal Kombat” which disseminates pro-Russian content and targets several Western countries, including France, on several so-called “informational portals”. Therefore, he is responsible for, implementing and supporting actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which threaten the stability and security in the Union, or in one or several of its Member States through engaging in or otherwise facilitating the use of coordinated information manipulation and interference. 15.7.2025

(Russian: Алексей Николаевич ШАВРОВ) a.k.a. Andrey PETROV (Russian: Андрей ПЕТРОВ) Function: Military Intelligence Officer of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU) DOB: 12.12.1989 Nationality: Russian Gender: male Aleksey Shavrov is a GRU officer involved in Russian influence operations directed to destabilise the Union and its Member States. Aleksey Shavrov's malign activities include information manipulation and disinformation campaigns in the Czech Republic and other Union Member States. Through his concealed associate, Natallia Sudliankova, Aleksey Shavrov conducts influence campaigns, including by organising the dissemination of tailor-made articles in various European media outlets. Misleading or outright false narratives aim to support the foreign policy interests of the Russian Federation and to spread its influence. Moreover, the content is designed to further undermine public trust in the Union values and processes, democracy and Union cohesion. Articles also contain specific manipulative anti-NATO, anti-Ukraine and anti-NGO narratives. Aleksey Shavrov instructed Natallia Sudliankova to spread and disseminate those divisive messages through media to amplify their polarising content. Aleksey Shavrov provided financial rewards for accomplishing tasks and for publication of those custom-made pro-Russian media campaigns. Therefore, Aleksey Shavrov is implementing actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability or security in the Union or in third countries by planning and directing the use of coordinated information manipulation and interference. 15.7.2025

Function: former Florida deputy sheriff DOB: 15.12.1976 POB: Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America Nationality: American, Russian Gender: male John Dougan is a former Florida deputy sheriff who fled to Russia in 2016. He is publicly accused of participating in pro-Kremlin digital information operations from Moscow by operating the CopyCop network of fake news websites and supporting Storm-1516 activities. The inauthentic websites mimic legitimate media outlets and spread fabricated stories and AI-generated deepfake content. Reports from Western authorities and independent investigative sources link Dougan’s activities to Russia’s military intelligence agency (GRU) and the Moscow-based think tank the Center for Geopolitical Expertise, suggesting he receives Russian support and direction to influence elections, discredit political figures and manipulate public discourse in Western countries. Therefore, John Dougan is responsible for, implementing, supporting or benefitting from actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Union and in third countries by planning, directing, engaging in, directly or indirectly, supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference. 15.12.2025

(Russian: Андрей Андреевич СУШЕНЦОВ) Function: Director of the Institute for International Studies (IIS), Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University) – a diplomatic academy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation; Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club; member of the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy (SVOP); frequent commentator for Russian state media and author for Russia in Global Affairs and other Kremlin-aligned outlets DOB: 8.6.1983 POB: Orenburg, USSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Gender: male INN: 400407010797 Andrey Sushentsov is one of the Russia’s key foreign-policy ideologues operating within the state-academic and think-tank system. His institute (IIS MGIMO) is directly subordinated to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and closely integrated with official diplomatic and strategic planning structures. Sushentsov regularly appears in Russian and international media, presenting Russia’s foreign-policy worldview in line with Kremlin messaging. His commentary consistently promotes the following narratives: the West provoked the conflict in Ukraine by expanding NATO and threatening Russia’s security; Russia’s actions are defensive and aimed at restoring ‘strategic balance’ in the international system; the ‘unipolar world order’ led by the US is collapsing, and Russia, together with China and the ‘Global South’, is constructing a fairer multipolar world; and Western sanctions are illegitimate and self-destructive, used as tools of coercion against sovereign states. He frequently represents the Russian perspective at Valdai panels attended by President Vladimir Putin and senior officials, serving as both an organiser and a spokesperson for Kremlin-approved messaging. Therefore, Andrey Sushentsov is responsible for or supporting actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Union or in several of its Member States, in an international organisation or in a third country, or which undermine or threaten the sovereignty or independence of a third country (Ukraine) by supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference. 15.12.2025

(Russian: Дмитрий Вячеславович СУСЛОВ) Function: Deputy Director, Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies (CCEIS), Higher School of Economics (HSE University), Moscow; Deputy Director for Research Programmes at the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy (SVOP); expert and frequent speaker at the Valdai Discussion Club; contributor to Russia in Global Affairs and other Kremlin-aligned publications DOB: 15.2.1979 POB: Leningrad, USSR (now Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Gender: male Dmitry Suslov is a Russian foreign-policy analyst embedded in institutions closely linked to the Kremlin’s policy and messaging apparatus. Through his roles at HSE University, the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy, and the Valdai Discussion Club, he regularly participates in high-level discussions shaping and disseminating Russia’s foreign-policy narratives. He frequently appears as an ‘independent expert’ in Russian state and international media, where he advances positions consistent with official Kremlin lines: portraying NATO and the United States as responsible for provoking the war in Ukraine, framing Western military support to Kyiv as ‘escalation’ or ‘direct involvement’ in the conflict and justifying Russian coercive actions as defensive or inevitable responses to Western aggression. In 2024, Suslov publicly suggested that Russia should consider a ‘demonstrative nuclear explosion’ to ‘remind the West of the dangers of nuclear war,’ a statement widely reported by Reuters and other outlets. Such remarks normalise the idea of nuclear signalling and coercion, directly contributing to the climate of intimidation surrounding Russia’s war policy. Therefore, Dmitry Suslov is responsible for or supporting actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Union or in several of its Member States, in an international organisation or in a third country, or which undermine or threaten the sovereignty or independence of a third country (Ukraine) by supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference or by instigating or otherwise facilitating a violent conflict in a third country. 15.12.2025

(Russian: Фёдор Александрович ЛУКЬЯНОВ) Function: journalist, TV presenter and political scientist; Editor-in-Chief of Russia in Global Affairs; Research Director of the Valdai Discussion Club; member of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) DOB: 1.2.1967 POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Gender: male Fyodor Lukyanov is a prominent Russian political analyst, foreign-policy commentator, and academic closely tied to Kremlin-affiliated think tanks. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Russia in Global Affairs, one of Russia’s most influential foreign-policy journals, and serves as Research Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, a platform strongly linked to the Russian leadership and frequently used to promote official narratives. He is also a member of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and often moderates sessions with President Vladimir Putin at Valdai forums. Through his writing, interviews and public appearances, Lukyanov consistently amplifies Kremlin propaganda, portraying Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine as a defensive reaction to Western policies. He repeatedly blames the Union, NATO and the United States for ‘provoking’ the conflict, describes Ukraine as a Western proxy rather than a sovereign state, and justifies Russian military actions as ‘necessary’ to stop NATO expansion. His arguments are frequently cited in pro-Kremlin media and shape the intellectual framework used to legitimise Russia’s aggression. He is a key opinion leader providing ideological cover for Russian aggression. His work at Valdai and Russia in Global Affairs directly supports Kremlin foreign-policy narratives abroad. He contributes to systematic disinformation campaigns that shift blame for the war onto Ukraine and the West. Therefore, Fyodor Lukyanov is responsible for or supporting actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in a third country or which undermine or threaten the sovereignty or independence of a third country (Ukraine) by supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference or by instigating a violent conflict in a third country. 15.12.2025

Function: political scientist, foreign-policy analyst and policy strategist; Director-General of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC); Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club DOB: 1983 POB: USSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Gender: male Ivan Timofeev is a prominent Russian political scientist and foreign-policy analyst closely associated with Kremlin-aligned institutions. He serves as the Director-General of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) – an organisation established by the Russian Foreign Ministry – and as a Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, a high-profile platform used by the Russian leadership, including President Vladimir Putin, to promote official state narratives to domestic and international audiences. Timofeev is also a frequent contributor to Russia in Global Affairs and a commentator for state media such as TASS and Izvestia. Through his writing, interviews and appearances at Valdai forums, Timofeev consistently amplifies Kremlin propaganda. He portrays Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a defensive response to Western provocation, describes Ukraine as a Western ‘proxy,’ and blames the United States and NATO for escalating the conflict. His analyses routinely legitimise Russian military aggression and normalise confrontation with the West, while discrediting Western sanctions and portraying them as acts of hostility. Therefore, Ivan Timofeev is responsible for or supporting actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in a third country (Ukraine), or which undermine or threaten the sovereignty or independence of a third country (Ukraine) by supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference. 15.12.2025

(Russian: Андрей Георгиевич БЫСТРИЦКИЙ) Function: journalist, media manager, academic and think-tank executive; Chairman of the Board of the Valdai Discussion Club Foundation DOB: 21.7.1960 POB: Moscow, USSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Gender: male Andrei Bystritskyi’s leadership in Valdai and his media/academic background suggest he actively supports and disseminates the official Russian narrative regarding international relations, media control and Russia’s role in global affairs. The Valdai Club is used as a tool of Russian public diplomacy and soft power; by managing this body, Bystritskyi contributes to the infrastructure of state narrative production and dissemination. As dean of a major university faculty (communications/media) and a seasoned media-manager, he is in a position to shape curricula, research and public discourse around media, communications and state narratives – which can facilitate coordinated information or interference campaigns. His quotes and speeches reflect and promote Russian diplomatic narratives – such as those about a multipolar world or the Global South cooperating with Russia, which align with Kremlin strategic messaging. Therefore, Andrei Bystritskyi is responsible for or supporting actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Union or in several of its Member States or in a third country (Ukraine) by supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference. 15.12.2025

(Russian: Владислав Евгеньевич БОРОВКОВ) Function: officer (Senior Lieutenant) of GRU Unit 29155 DOB: 7.10.1997 POB: Russian Federation Nationality: Russian Gender: male Vladislav Borovkov is a member of GRU (Russia’s military intelligence agency), Unit 29155, as well as of cyber actor Cadet Blizzard. Borovkov acted in concert with other Cadet Blizzard members. Furthermore, between December 2020 and August 2024, Borovkov took part in cyber attacks against government organisations in Ukraine. Cadet Blizzard employed WhisperGate wiper malware on the compromised systems, causing significant damage to Ukraine’s systems. Furthermore the group also targeted Member States of the Union and members of NATO with the aim of gaining sensitive information and destabilising their political situation. Therefore, Vladislav Borovkov is responsible for or implementing actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability or security in, or the sovereignty of, the Union, several of its Member States, NATO and Ukraine by engaging in actions targeted at the functioning of services of public interest or aimed at damaging or destroying their critical infrastructure through malicious cyber activities. He is also a person associated with the entity GRU Unit 29155. 15.12.2025

(Russian: Денис Игоревич ДЕНИСЕНКО) Function: officer of GRU Unit 29155 DOB: 14.5.1997 POB: Russian Federation Nationality: Russian Gender: male Denis Denisenko is a member of GRU (Russia’s military intelligence agency), Unit 29155, as well as of cyber actor Cadet Blizzard. Denisenko acted in concert with other Cadet Blizzard members. Furthermore, between December 2020 and August 2024, Denisenko took part in cyber attacks against government organisations in Ukraine. Cadet Blizzard employed WhisperGate wiper malware on the compromised systems, causing significant damage to Ukraine’s systems. Furthermore the group also targeted Member States of the Union and members of NATO with the aim of gaining sensitive information and destabilising their political situation. Therefore, Denis Denisenko is responsible for or implementing actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability or security in, or the sovereignty of, the Union, several of its Member States, NATO and a third country (Ukraine) by engaging in actions targeted at the functioning of services of public interest or aimed at damaging or destroying their critical infrastructure through malicious cyber activities. He is also a person associated with the entity GRU Unit 29155. 15.12.2025

(Russian: Дмитрий Юрьевич ГОЛОШУБОВ) Function: officer of GRU Unit 29155 DOB: 10.10.1998 POB: Russian Federation Nationality: Russian Gender: male Dmitry Goloshubov is a member of GRU (Russia’s military intelligence agency), Unit 29155, as well as of cyber actor Cadet Blizzard. Goloshubov acted in concert with other Cadet Blizzard members. Furthermore, between December 2020 and August 2024, Goloshubov took part in cyber attacks against government organisations in Ukraine. Cadet Blizzard employed WhisperGate wiper malware on the compromised systems, causing significant damage to Ukraine’s systems. Furthermore the group also targeted Member States of the Unionand members of NATO with the aim of gaining sensitive information and destabilising their political situation. Therefore, Dmitry Goloshubov is responsible for or implementing actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability or security in, or the sovereignty of, the Union, several of its Member States, NATO and a third country (Ukraine) by engaging in actions targeted at the functioning of services of public interest or aimed at damaging or destroying their critical infrastructure through malicious cyber activities. He is also a person associated with the entity GRU Unit 29155. 15.12.2025

Function: former colonel in the Swiss army; former strategic analyst, intelligence and terrorism specialist DOB: 1.4.1955 Nationality: Swiss Gender: male Jacques Baud, a former Swiss army colonel and strategic analyst, is a regular guest on pro-Russian television and radio programmes. He acts as a mouthpiece for pro-Russian propaganda and makes conspiracy theories, for example accusing Ukraine of orchestrating its own invasion in order to join NATO. Therefore, Jacques Baud is responsible for, implementing or supporting actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability or security in a third country (Ukraine) by engaging in the use of information manipulation and interference. 15.12.2025

Function: former military officer and Franco-Russian businessman; founder of the Stratpol website DOB: 25.10.1971 Nationality: French Gender: male Xavier Moreau is a businessman and founder of the Stratpol website, and a former military officer. He acts as a mouthpiece for pro-Russian and pro-Kremlin propaganda, spreading conspiracy theories about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, for example accusing Ukraine of orchestrating its own invasion in order to join NATO. Therefore, Xavier Moreau is responsible for, implementing or supporting actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability or security in a third country (Ukraine) by engaging in the use of information manipulation and interference. 15.12.2025

(Russian: Диана Витальевна ПАНЧЕНКО) DOB: 21.5.1988 POB: Mykolaïv, Ukrainian SSR (now Ukraine) Nationality: Ukrainian, Russian Gender: female Diana Panchenko is a Ukrainian-born journalist and propagandist. She produces and diffuses anti-Ukrainian, pro-Russian, anti-NATO narratives. In her videos, she deliberately mimics news-broadcast formats, in order to legitimise the Kremlin’s narratives. She manipulates information to portray Ukrainian authorities as ‘Nazis’ and accuses them of betraying their own people, while justifying Russia’s military aggression and crimes. She has produced work in occupied Ukrainian regions (including in Mariupol and Donetsk) which has been described as propaganda justifying war crimes by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU). Her content was broadcasted on Ukrainian televisions during a Russian cyber attack that disrupted television programming. Panchenko also amplifies conspiratorial and anti-Ukrainian rhetoric on her Telegram channel (402k subscribers) and on X (148k followers). On her X account, she tries to increase her English-speaking audience by using clickbait content and inauthentic activity and by promoting pro-Russian accounts. Therefore, Diana Panchenko is responsible for, implementing or supporting actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability or security in a third country (Ukraine) by engaging in the use of information manipulation and interference. 15.12.2025

(Russian: Дмитрий Викторович ГУБЕРНИЕВ) Function: TV presenter, journalist, sports commentator; advisor to the general director of TV propaganda channel ‘Russia’; advisor to the Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation DOB: 6.10.1974 POB: Drezna, Moscow region, USSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Gender: male Dmitry Guberniev is a Russian TV presenter, journalist, sports commentator, advisor to the general director of TV propaganda channel ‘Russia’ as well as advisor to the Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation. Guberniev is a public figure who has been using his popularity and influence in the public sphere to voice Russian propaganda and to justify the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. He supported the annexation of Crimea in 2014. He was one of the hosts of the propaganda rally in support of the war of agression against Ukraine, which took place on 18 March 2022 at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Guberniev has hosted multiple other concerts dedicated to the Russian war machine or to Vladimir Putin. Dmitry Guberniev was among the trusted representatives of Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential elections. Therefore, Dmitry Guberniev is responsible for, implementing, supporting and benefitting from actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Union and a third country (Ukraine), through the use of information manipulation and interference, and through supporting a violent conflict in a third country. 29.1.2026

(Russian: Екатерина Сергеевна АНДРЕЕВА) Function: Russian television presenter, propaganda journalist, and editor; host and main face of the news program ‘Vremya’ on ‘Channel One’ since 1997 DOB: 27.11.1965 POB: Moscow, Russian SFSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian, Montenegrin, Honduran Gender: female Ekaterina Andreeva is a leading news anchor of Russian state television. She has been the host and main face of the news program ‘Vremya’ on ‘Channel One’ since 1997. Andreeva regularly spreads disinformation and propaganda about the war of agression against Ukraine and supports the Russian armed forces and the so-called ‘Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics’. She regularly praises Putin’s regime and spreads disinformation and propaganda about Ukraine, as well as the West. Moreover, Andreeva hosted ‘Direct Line with Vladimir Putin’ twice in 2001 and 2007, commented on Putin’s inauguration in 2004, 2012, and 2018, and even commented on the army parade on May 9. Andreeva states that she writes all the leads with no editors. Therefore, Ekaterina Andreeva is responsible for, implementing, supporting and benefiting from actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Union and in a third country (Ukraine), through the use of information manipulation and interference, and through supporting a violent conflict in a third country. 29.1.2026

(Russian: Мария Эдуардовна СИТТЕЛЬ) Function: Russian television presenter, propaganda journalist, and editor; host of the news program ‘Vesti’ on the ‘Rossiya’ TV channel since 2001; chairperson of the All-Russian public state organisation ‘Union of Women of Russia’ DOB: 9.11.1975 POB: Penza, Russian SFSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Gender: female Maria Sittel is a leading news anchor of Russian state television. She has been the host and face of the news program ‘Vesti’ on the ‘Rossiya’ TV channel since 2001. Sittel hosted propaganda rallies in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 and received significant amounts of money for her performance. She is a lecturer at the Ostankino Media Institute (school of Russian propaganda). She regularly praises Putin’s regime and spreads disinformation and propaganda about the war of agression against Ukraine . Sittel is included in the list of ‘1 500 Warmongers’ (established by the Free Russia Forum, which is a conference of the Russian opposition) and hosted ‘Direct Line with Vladimir Putin’ in 2015. Therefore, Maria Sittel is responsible for, implementing, supporting and benefiting from actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Union and in a third country (Ukraine), through the use of information manipulation and interference, and through supporting a violent conflict in a third country. 29.1.2026

(Russian: Павел Александрович ЗАРУБИН) Function: journalist, co–host of the program ‘Moscow. Kremlin. Putin’ on the ‘Russia 1’ channel, presenter, interviewer; host of ‘Direct Line with Vladimir Putin’ DOB: 7.9.1981 POB: Beloretsk, Russian SFSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Gender: male Pavel Zarubin is a prominent Russian propagandist with exclusive access to Vladimir Putin’s agenda. He hosts the show ‘Moscow. Kremlin. Putin,’ where he interviews Putin and praises him, calling him an ‘exceptional leader’. Zarubin was the first propagandist permitted to interview Putin after the start of the Russian full-scale invasion against Ukraine. He often spreads anti-Ukrainian disinformation, referring to the Ukrainian government as ‘a regime’, among other things. In 2025, Zarubin also co-hosted the main propaganda event of that year, ‘Direct Line with Vladimir Putin’. Therefore, Pavel Zarubin is responsible for, implementing, supporting and benefiting from actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability, and security in the Union and a third country (Ukraine), through the use of information manipulation and interference, and through supporting a violent conflict in a third country. 29.1.2026

(Russian: Роман Васильевич ЧУМАКОВ) Function: Russian actor and singer DOB: 8.4.1984 POB: Moscow, Russian SFSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Geder: male Roman Chumakov is a Russian actor and singer. After the beginning of the Russian full-scale war of agression against Ukraine, he actively supported the Russian army. Roman Chumakov often visits soldiers on the frontline and writes patriotic songs. He publicly praises and glorifies Vladimir Putin and also collects money for the Russian armed forces. Chumakov criticises artists who don’t support Russia’s war of agression against Ukraine. According to his worldview, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus are one nation, and they must be reunited. Chumakov received two state awards from Putin. Therefore, Roman Chumakov is responsible for, implementing and supporting actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Union and a third country (Ukraine), through the use of information manipulation and interference and through supporting a violent conflict in a third country. 29.1.2026

(Russian: Сергей Владимирович ПОЛУНИН) Function: ballet dancer and film actor, former rector of the Sevastopol Choreography Academy DOB: 20.11.1989 POB: Kherson, Ukranian SSR, (now Ukraine) Nationality: Russian Gender: male Sergey Polunin is a Ukrainian-born Russian ballet dancer, former rector of the Sevastopol Choreography Academy, and laureate of the Presidential prize of Young Cultural Figures. Since the beginning of full-scale war of agression against Ukraine, Polunin has actively supported the Russian army, including by donating money to the Russian armed forces. He has urged others to do the same. Polunin participates in Kremlin propaganda TV shows and in the channels of internet bloggers, where he explains and defends his belief in the ‘Russian world’ doctrine. Polunin also criticises artists who escaped Russia after the beginning of the full-scale war of agression against Ukraine, and praises the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov. Therefore, Sergey Polunin is responsible for, implementing, supporting and benefiting from actions and policies by the Government of the Russian federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Union and a third country (Ukraine), through the use of information manipulation and interference, and through supporting and facilitating a violent conflict in a third country. 29.1.2026

(Russian: Сергей Александрович КЛЮЧЕНКОВ) a.k.a. Sergey MARDAN; Sergey LELEKA (Russian: Сергей МАРДАН; Сергей ЛЕЛЕКА) Function: journalist, radio presenter and TV presenter; employee of ‘Komsomolskaya Pravda’, host of the radio programme ‘Evening Divan’ and the TV programme ‘Mardan’ on the Soloviev LIVE channel DOB: 11.7.1969 POB: Varezh, USSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Gender: male Sergey Klyuchenkov is a prominent Russian political analyst and propagandist who plays an active role in spreading Russian propaganda and disinformation aimed at justifying Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Klyuchenkov supports attacks on Ukraine, including attacks on civilians, and calls for further violence. In addition, Klyuchenkov has called for the ‘de-Ukrainisation’ of occupied territories, including a ban on Ukrainian language, the removal of cultural symbols and violence against supporters of Ukrainian identity. Klyuchenkov calls for the occupation by Russia of Baltic states and suggests retaliatory strikes against countries that support Ukraine, including the USA, Türkiye , Germany, France and the UK. Therefore, Sergey Klyuchenkov is supporting actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Union and in a third country (Ukraine) through engaging in, directly or indirectly, and supporting the use of information manipulation and interference, and through supporting a violent conflict in a third country (Ukraine). 16.3.2026

(Russian: Эрнест Гедревич МАЦКЯВИЧЮС) Function: journalist and TV presenter; host of the programme ‘Vesti at 20:00’ on the channel ‘Russia’ DOB: 25.11.1968 POB: Vilnius, Lithuania Nationality: Lithuanian, Russian Gender: male Ernest Mackevicius is the leading news anchor of Russian state television. He is the host and face of the news programme ‘Vesti at 20:00’ on the channel ‘Russia’. Mackevicius regularly spreads disinformation and propaganda about Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, about Ukraine itself and about Ukrainian armed forces. He consistently presents biased reports on advances of the Russian military and losses or retreats of the Ukrainian army. He also supports the Russian armed forces and Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin. In 2024, he served as a commentator for Putin’s inauguration on the television channel ‘Rossiya 1’, an entity listed by the Union. Therefore, Ernest Mackevicius is responsible for, implementing, supporting and benefitting from actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Union and in a third country (Ukraine) through engaging in, directly or indirectly, and supporting the use of information manipulation and interference, and through supporting a violent conflict in a third country (Ukraine). 16.3.2026

Function: journalist, blogger DOB: 26.1.1979 POB: Dundee, United Kingdom Nationality: British Gender: male Graham Phillips is a prominent British propagandist who plays an active role in spreading Russian propaganda and disinformation aimed at justifying Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Phillips regularly films content from Russian-occupied areas, including interviews with captured British fighters, and filmed degrading video of the remains of a Ukrainian soldier. He also makes propaganda articles about the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine such as Mariupol and spreads anti-Ukrainian disinformation, referring to the Ukrainian government as ‘Nazis’ and accusing Ukraine of indiscriminate shelling of separatist regions and of prolonging the war. Phillips also received a passport from the so-called ‘Luhansk People’s Republic’. Therefore, Graham Phillips is supporting actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Union and in a third country (Ukraine) through engaging in, directly or indirectly, and supporting the use of information manipulation and interference, and through supporting a violent conflict in a third country (Ukraine). 16.3.2026

Function: media figure POB: France Nationality: French, Russian Gender: male Adrien Bocquet is a media figure who has repeatedly positioned himself as an amplifier of Kremlin propaganda in Europe and in Russia. Through appearances at symbolic conflict sites, interviews with Russian television, publications on his X account (which has 18 100 followers) and contributions to Kremlin-funded outlets such as International Reporters, he amplifies Kremlin narratives that distort the realities of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, including denial of Russian war crimes. His engagement in media productions and public endorsement of Russian narratives facilitates the spread of information manipulation and undermines informed public debate. Therefore, Adrien Bocquet is supporting, involved in and facilitating actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability or security in the Union or in a third country (Ukraine) through planning, directing, engaging in, directly and indirectly, and supporting the use of information manipulation and interference. 16.3.2026

(Russian: Мария Владимировна ДУДКО) Function: Director of public relations (PR) agency ‘Limitless’ (Bezgranichnye) DOB: 26.11.1994 POB: Stavropol, Russian Federation Nationality: Russian Gender: female Maria Dudko is the director of Russian public relations (PR) agency ‘Limitless’ (Bezgranichnye), funded by the Russian government through grants from the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives, a foundation created by decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives provides grants for various projects, including for projects supporting the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. The funding for PR agency ‘Limitless’ has enabled the PR agency’s operations. PR agency ‘Limitless’ is responsible for managing Western influencers who echo Kremlin narratives and pro-war propaganda talking points, thereby destabilising Ukraine and Ukrainian allies by flooding the information space with disinformation. Maria Dudko is also personally involved in supporting those efforts. Therefore, Maria Dudko is facilitating actions or policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten the sovereignty or independence of a third country (Ukraine) through supporting the use of information manipulation and interference. 15.6.2026

(Russian: Александра ЙОСТ) A.k.a.: Sasha JOST (Russian: Саша ЙОСТ) Function: Blogger, social media influencer DOB: 15.5.1998 POB: Hong Kong, China Nationality: Russian Gender: female Alexandra Jost is a social media influencer living in Russia. She has been actively operating several social media accounts (X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Telegram from Russia under the name ‘Sasha meets Russia’ or ‘Sasha and Russia’, with a significant reach among Western audiences. She has built an extensive base of followers under the guise of cultural coverage, while focusing on pro-war and pro-Kremlin propaganda with regard to Ukraine, and supporting the Kremlin’s political establishment and the Russian armed forces. In particular, she has been disseminating disinformation and supporting Russia’s neo-colonial territorial claims about Ukraine and the military invasion of Ukraine, for example, when addressing Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, she claimed that Crimea is Russia and soon all of Ukraine will be too. She has also produced content while being paid by TV-Novosti, the legal entity behind Russian state media outlet Russia Today (‘RT’), which is subject to Union restrictive measures. An independent investigation shows that Alexandra Jost received funding from Russian state media outlet RT averaging 170 000 Russian Rubles (USD 2 000 ) per month during the first three quarters of 2024. Alexandra Jost and her husband also received grants provided by the Kremlin’s Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives funnelled through the Public Relations agency ‘Limitless’. She also participated in at least three coordinated events in 2025, including with Maria Butina, who is an individual subject to Union restrictive measures. Therefore, Alexandra Jost is implementing, supporting and facilitating actions and policies attributable to the Government of the Russian Federation which undermine or threaten stability or security in the Union or in a third country (Ukraine) by engaging in, supporting or otherwise facilitating the use of information manipulation and interference. 15.6.2026

(Russian: Роман Юрьевич АНТОНОВСКИЙ) Function: Russian writer and publicist, propagandist, author of the Telegram channel ‘Sons of the Monarchy’ DOB: 30.11.1979 POB: Moscow, Former Russian SFSR (now Russian Federation) Nationality: Russian Gender: male Roman Antonovskii is a Russian writer, publicist and propagandist affiliated with the pro-Kremlin media outlet Tsargrad TV, and the author of the Telegram channel ‘Sons of the Monarchy’. Through his publications, media appearances and online activities, he systematically disseminates narratives aligned with the Russian Federation’s state propaganda. Roman Antonovskii actively promotes and legitimises Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine. In his public communications and writings, he spreads anti-Ukrainian propaganda, dehumanises Ukrainians and advances ideological narratives of the so-called ‘Russian world’, which are widely used by the Kremlin to justify its expansionist policies and the illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories. He has repeatedly denied Ukraine’s right to sovereignty and statehood, arguing that Ukrainian territories should be incorporated into the Russian Federation, and refers to occupied regions of Ukraine using imperial concepts such as ‘Little Russia’ and ‘Novorossiya’. Through those statements, Roman Antonovskii promotes the dismantling of Ukraine as an independent state and publicly supports the territorial expansion of the Russian Federation. Therefore, Roman Antonovskii is supporting and implementing actions and policies attributable to the Government of Russian Federation, which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of the Union, its Member States and a third country (Ukraine) through engaging in the use of information manipulation and interference, and supporting a violent conflict in a third country (Ukraine). 15.6.2026