OFSI sanctions listing
Vladimir Petrovich KONONOV
Vladimir Petrovich KONONOV is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 12/09/2014. Former so-called 'Defence Minister' of '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):RUS0004. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons):As of 14 August 2014, he replaced Igor Strelkov/Girkin as the so-called ‘Defence minister’ of the ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’. He has reportedly commanded a division of separatist fighters in Donetsk since April 2014 and has promised to solve the strategic task of repelling Ukraine’s military aggression. Kononov has therefore supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Dismissed as so-called ‘Defence minister’ in October 2018. Chief of the Directorate for Social Assistance to Retired Servicemen, under the so called ‘Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic’. (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 | 12/09/2014 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:13092 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Former so-called 'Defence Minister' of 'Donetsk People's Republic' |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14/10/1974 |
| Place of birth | Gorskoe, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine |
| Nationality / country | Ukraine |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:13092 |
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