Is Andrey Evgenievich KRIVOSHEYEV on a sanctions list?
Yes. Andrey Evgenievich KRIVOSHEYEV appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 12/2/2021.
A Senior Political Commentator for the National State TV and Radio Company “Belteleradio” (BTRC) Andrey Evgenievich KRIVOSHEYEV is one of the most vocal and influential members of the Belarusian state propaganda machine in the broadcast media. Further, in his role as Head of the pro-regime State Union of Journalists (BUJ) KRIVOSHEYEV is a close supporter of President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, and a key player in the regime's propaganda and censorship apparatus. KRIVOSHEYEV has actively supported Lukashenko and his regime throughout the flawed election process surrounding the 9 August 2020 Presidential election. KRIVOSHEYEV therefore is or has been involved in undermining the rule of law in Belarus and repressing of civil society and democratic opposition. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
- Belarusian Union of Journalists, 48a Surganova Street, Minsk, 220013, Belarus
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 Andrey Evgenievich KRIVOSHEYEV 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 12/2/2021.
- Where can I verify this record?
- Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.