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Is OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY "BALAKIREV MECHANICAL PLANT" on a sanctions list?

Yes. OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY "BALAKIREV MECHANICAL PLANT" appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 5/18/2023.

Remarks

OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY "BALAKIREV MECHANICAL PLANT" (JSC BMZ) is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. JSC BMZ is a Russian based manufacturing plant that produces weapons for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, including anti-personnel landmines that Russian forces have used in Ukraine. JSC BMZ is an “involved person” per regulations 6(2)(a)(i)&(ii) by “destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine” and by “obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia” by carrying on business in the strategically important defence sector. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Aliases (2)
JSC BMZ·akaОТКРЫТОЕ АКЦИОНЕРНОЕ ОБЩЕСТВО БАЛАКИРЕВСКИЙ МЕХАНИЧЕСКИЙ ЗАВОД·alt
Addresses
  • UL. ZAVODSKAYA D. 10, Aleksandrovsky District, Balakirevo, 601630, Russia

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 OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY "BALAKIREV MECHANICAL PLANT" 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 5/18/2023.
Where can I verify this record?
Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.