The Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine dated October 31, 2025, enacted by the Decree of the President of Ukraine, concerns the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) against individuals and legal entities. This decision supports the proposals of the Security Service of Ukraine regarding the imposition of sanctions.
The structure of the decision includes the main part, which defines the support for the SSU’s proposals regarding sanctions, and two annexes containing lists of individuals and legal entities to whom these sanctions apply. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the SSU, the National Bank of Ukraine, and the Commission on State Awards and Heraldry are entrusted with ensuring the implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of these sanctions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine shall inform international bodies about the application of sanctions and initiate the introduction of similar measures on their part.
The most important provision of this decision is the direct application of sanctions to the persons specified in the annexes, which may have a significant impact on their economic activities and international relations.