OFSI sanctions listing
Vladimir Olegovich POTANIN
Vladimir Olegovich POTANIN is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 29/06/2022. 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):RUS1466. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons):Vladimir Olegovich POTANIN is an “involved person” under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following grounds: (1) POTANIN is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia by owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, Interros, an entity carrying on business in sectors of strategic significance to the Government of Russia, namely the Russian financial services and extractives sectors; (2) POTANIN is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia by holding the right, directly or indirectly, to nominate at least one director (whether executive or non-executive) of PJSC Rosbank, an entity carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia, namely the Russian financial services sector; (3) POTANIN is or has been involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia by working as a director (whether executive of non-executive) or equivalent or other manager of PJSC Norilsk Nickel, an entity carrying on business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia, namely the Russian extractives sector. (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 | 29/06/2022 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:15417 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Date of birth | 03/01/1961 |
|---|---|
| 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:15417 |
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