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Zelenskyy Sanctions 121 Russian Commanders for Missile Strikes

4/17/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees imposing sanctions on 121 Russian commanders and 9 religious figures tied to missile strikes.
The sanctions are based on decisions by the National Security and Defense Council and target Russian strategic aviation and naval unit commanders responsible for more than 4,100 missile attacks on civilian areas.
Presidential advisor Vladyslav Vlasiuk said the moves identify individuals directly involved.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees imposing sanctions on 121 Russian commanders and 9 religious figures tied to missile strikes.
The sanctions are based on decisions by the National Security and Defense Council and target Russian strategic aviation and naval unit commanders responsible for more than 4,100 missile attacks on civilian areas.
Presidential advisor Vladyslav Vlasiuk said the moves identify individuals directly involved.