OFSI sanctions listing
Alexander Igorevich KOTS
Alexander Igorevich KOTS is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 04/05/2022. Journalist. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Russia nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):RUS1377. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons):Alexander Igorevich KOTS (hereafter KOTS) is a Russian journalist and special correspondent for Komsomolskaya Pravda (KP). Through his reporting with KP since Russia invaded Ukraine, KOTS has promoted and supported the actions of the Russian army in invading Ukraine, and has actively sought to legitimise the justifications that the Russian government has provided for the invasion. Therefore, KOTS is involved in engaging in, providing support for, and promoting the policies and actions which destabilises Ukraine and undermines or threatens the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. (Gender):Male
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 | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Russia |
| Date listed | 04/05/2022 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:15334 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Journalist |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 03/09/1978 |
| Place of birth | Sakhalin Oblast, Russia |
| Nationality / country | Russia |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:15334 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |