# Ukraine sanctions companies and individuals linked to Russia’s Rassvet satellite system and shadow fleet

https://mins.news/en/item/122494

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-30 13:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-sanctions-companies-individuals-linked-to-russias-rassvet-satellite-system-shadow-fleet/

> Volodymyr Zelensky signed decrees sanctioning 10 companies and 19 Russian citizens involved in developing the Rassvet satellite system, along with 39 vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet. The measures also target a Belarusian company. Ukrainian officials say the vessels carry Russian oil, petroleum products and gas condensate to several countries.

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