Is VEB.RF on a sanctions list?

VEB.RF is a state corporation established by the Russian Government to function as the national development bank and a state payment agent to a range of entities across sectors of strategic significance to the Government of Russia. VEB.RF is benefitting from and supporting the Government of Russia. VEB.RF is carrying on business as a Government of Russia-affiliated entity by receiving financial benefits from the Government of Russia. VEB.RF carries out activities in financial services in the Russian financial services sector, and is therefore carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia. The trust services sanctions were imposed on 21/03/2023. — The prohibition on correspondent banking relationships and processing payments was imposed on 15/12/2023. 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 VEB.RF 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 2/28/2022.

Where can I verify this record?

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