OFSI sanctions listing
Matthias Artur WARNIG
Matthias Artur WARNIG is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 24/02/2023. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, German nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):RUS1758. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons):Matthias WARNIG is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following grounds: (1) WARNIG is associated with a person who is or has been involved in destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine, namely President Putin; and (2) as the Independent Vice Chairman of the Rosneft Board of Directors and a member of the Board of Directors of Transneft until May 2022, and as Managing Director and Chief Executive of Nord Stream 2 AG, WARNIG is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia by i) working as a director of entities operating in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia, namely the energy sector; and ii) by working as a director of Government of Russia-affiliated entities, namely Transneft and Nord Stream 2 AG. Therefore, WARNIG is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia. (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 | 24/02/2023 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:15793 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Date of birth | 26/07/1955 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Altdobern, Germany |
| Nationality / country | GermanGermany |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:15793 |
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