Zelensky enacts NSDC's personal sanctions for Russian elections in Donbas, Crimea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council on the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions).

According to Ukrinform, the decrees to that effect, Nos. 556/2021, 557/2021, 558/2021, 559/2021 of October 30, have been published on the president's website.

"In accordance with Article 107 of the Constitution of Ukraine, I decree to put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of October 15, 2021 'On the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions)' (attached)," the decrees read.

The NSDC secretary has been tasked with monitoring the implementation of the NSDC decision enacted by the decrees.

On October 15, the National Security and Defense Council imposed sanctions on 237 individuals who participated in the organization and holding of elections to the Russian State Duma in areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions temporarily not controlled by Ukraine and in Crimea.

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