OFSI sanctions listing
VOSTOK BATTALION
VOSTOK BATTALION is an organisation designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 25/07/2014. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):RUS0205. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons):The Vostok Battalion is an Illegal armed separatist group which is considered to be one of the most important in Eastern Ukraine. Actively participated in the military operations resulting in the seizure of Donetsk Airport. It also forms part of the so-called Armed Forces of “Donetsk People’s Republic”. The Vostok Battalion is responsible for fighting against the Ukrainian government forces in Eastern Ukraine, thus threatening the stability or security of Ukraine. (Type of entity):Armed Separatist Group
Statement of reasons as published by UK OFSI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UK OFSI (OFSI) — Russia |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Organization |
| Programmes / regime | Russia |
| Date listed | 25/07/2014 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:13046 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Address(es) | Donetsk |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:13046 |
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