OFSI sanctions listing
Konstantin Lvovich ERNST
Konstantin Lvovich ERNST is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 15/03/2022. Chief Executive Officer/General Director. 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):RUS0827. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons):Konstantin ERNST (hereafter ERNST) is a media producer and chief executive officer of Channel One Russia (also known as the First Channel, Perviy Kanal and previously Public Russian Television / ORT). ERNST has been CEO of this organisation since 1999 and is responsible for all programming decisions. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Channel One has significantly escalated its political broadcasts which have strong pro-invasion, pro-Kremlin messages. ERNST therefore engages in, provides support for, or promotes policies or actions which destabilise Ukraine or undermine 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 | 15/03/2022 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:14778 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Chief Executive Officer/General Director |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 06/02/1961 |
| Place of birth | Moscow, Russia |
| Nationality / country | Russia |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:14778 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |