OFSI sanctions listing
Denis Alexandrovich SMOLYANINOV
Denis Alexandrovich SMOLYANINOV is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 04/12/2025. Colonel. 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):RUS3152. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 04/12/2025. (UK Statement of Reasons):Denis Alexandrovich SMOLYANINOV (hereafter SMOLYANINOV) is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis that: a) SMOLYANINOV is or has been obtaining a benefit from the Government of Russia, and is involved in destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine, through working for Russia's security and intelligence services, with a rank of colonel or higher. b) SMOLYANINOV is or has been destabilising Ukraine or undermining the territorial security and sovereignty of Ukraine by engaging in, providing support for, or promoting actions which destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine, namely the coordination of GRU sabotage operations in 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 | 04/12/2025 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:17238 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Colonel |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26/08/1976 |
| Place of birth | Chelyabinsk, Russia |
| Nationality / country | Russia |
| National ID(s) | 672904784466 |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:17238 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |