Is Alexei Veleryevich MININ on a sanctions list?

Alexey Valeryevich Minin was part of a team of intelligence officers of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) unit known as field post number 26165 that attempted to gain unauthorised access to the information systems of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in April 2018. The Netherlands authorities disrupted the cyber attack before it was successful. This attempted relevant cyber activity was intended to undermine the independence or effective functioning of an international organisation. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is Alexei Veleryevich MININ on a sanctions list?

Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.

How current is this record?

Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 12/31/2020.

Where can I verify this record?

Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.