OFSI sanctions listing
Denis Vladimirovich PUSHILIN
Denis Vladimirovich PUSHILIN is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 29/04/2014. (1) So-called 'Head of the Donetsk People's Republic' (2) 'Chairman' of the 'People's Council of the Donetsk People's Republic. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Ukraine nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):RUS0059. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons):One of the leaders of the Donetsk People’s Republic. Participated in the seizure and occupation of the regional administration in Donetsk in 2014. Active spokesperson for the separatists. Until 4 September 2015 so-called Deputy Chairman of the “People’s Council” of the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic”. Since 4 September 2015 “Chairman” of the “People’s Council of the Donetsk People’s Republic”. So-called 'acting Head of the Donetsk People's Republic' after 7 September 2018. So-called 'Head of the Donetsk People's Republic' following the so-called elections of 11 November 2018. (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 | 29/04/2014 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:12962 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | (1) So-called 'Head of the Donetsk People's Republic' (2) 'Chairman' of the 'People's Council of the Donetsk People's Republic |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 09/05/1981 |
| Place of birth | Makivka, Donestk Oblast, Ukraine |
| Nationality / country | Ukraine |
| Address(es) | Ukraine |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:12962 |
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