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UK-HMTpersonThe Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Asset freezeTravel Ban

Is Viacheslav Ponomariov on a sanctions list?

Q: Is Viacheslav Ponomariov on a sanctions list?

Yes. Viacheslav Ponomariov is currently indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always verify against the official primary source before taking action.

Yes. Viacheslav Ponomariov appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 12/31/2020.

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Remarks

Former self-declared ‘People’s Mayor’ of Slaviansk (until 10/06/2014). Ponomariov called on Valdimir Putin to send in Russian troops to protect the city and later asked him to supply weapons. Ponomariav’s men were involved in kidnappings (they captured activist Irma Krat and Simon Ostrovsky, a reporter for Vice News, both were later released, they detained military observers under the OSCE Vienna Document). Remains active in supporting separatist actions and policies. The trust services sanctions were imposed on 21/03/2023. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Aliases (4)

Viacheslav Vladimirovich PONOMAREV·akaVyacheslav Volodymyrovich Ponomariov·akaViacheslav Ponomaryov·akaVyacheslav Volodymyrovich Ponomaryov·aka

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.

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Is Viacheslav Ponomariov 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.