London imposes sanctions against 33 people associated with referendums in the LPR and DPR

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The UK has imposed sanctions against 33 individuals associated with the organization of referendums in the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. This is stated in a document on the UK government website.

Restrictive measures were introduced against 94 individuals and structures, including 33 people related to the organization of referendums. The following were sanctioned:

head of the government of the Kherson region Sergey Eliseev; Minister of Education and Science of the LPR Ivan Kusov; head of the administration of the Zaporizhzhya region Evgeny Balitsky; Deputy Prime Minister of the DPR Evgeny Solntsev.

The British government noted that Yeliseyev "since defecting from the Ukrainian Navy in 2014 has continued to undermine the independence of Ukraine." According to London, Kusov was allegedly instructed by the head of the LNR, Leonid Pasechnik, to “help educational institutions fit seamlessly into the educational system of RUSSIA.”

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London accused Balitsky of supporting Russian actions in Ukraine. As noted in the message, since March he has publicly declared his support for Moscow.

In August, Balitsky reportedly signed a decree authorizing a referendum on Zaporozhye's accession to the Russian Federation.

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In addition, sanctions were imposed against Volodymyr Rogov, a member of the military-civilian administration of the Zaporozhye region, for "participation in actions that destabilize Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine."

The restrictive measures also included Alexei Selivanov, Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Zaporozhye Region, Anton Titsky, Minister for Youth Policy of the Zaporozhye Region, Alexander Kobets, Kherson Mayor, Konstantin Zavizenov, Minister of Fuel, Energy and Coal Industry of the LPR, and Timur Samatov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the LPR.

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The London sanctions include an asset freeze and a travel ban to the UK.

Russia has been conducting a special military operation in Ukraine since February 24. Under the control of Russian forces are the LPR and part of the DPR, as well as Kherson and part of the Zaporozhye region. Civil-military administrations were formed on the territories of the regions.

The authorities of these territories announced the holding of referendums on joining Russia. They are held from 23 to 27 September. Shortly after the announcement of the referenda, Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced partial mobilization in the country.

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The Russian authorities have said they will support the decision, which will be taken at a popular vote. Ukraine considers the lost territories to be occupied and has repeatedly stated that it intends to return them. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly said that Kyiv will refuse to negotiate with Moscow if referendums are held.