This week&#39;s update provides a more detailed and individualized description of the reasons for inclusion in the 6000 list for some oligarchs, investigation subjects and key regime collaborators. We will continue to adhere to this direction of work in the future.

In addition, we continue to work on enriching the list of Vladimir Putin&rsquo;s proxies with data and plan to complete it by the next update. We have also made some clarifications to keep the 6000 list up to date.

Any changes that have been made to the 6,000 List since the last update can be viewed <a href="https://acf.international/media/Changes_from_26.04.2024.pdf">here</a>. We would also like to remind you that searching the list has become even more convenient with the <a href="https://sanctions.acf.international/">&quot;Sanctions Tracker&quot;</a> service.

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This week's update provides a more detailed and individualized description of the reasons for inclusion in the 6000 list for some oligarchs, investigation subjects and key regime collaborators. We will continue to adhere to this direction of work in the future.

In addition, we continue to work on enriching the list of Vladimir Putin’s proxies with data and plan to complete it by the next update. We have also made some clarifications to keep the 6000 list up to date.

Any changes that have been made to the 6,000 List since the last update can be viewed <a href="https://acf.international/media/Changes_from_26.04.2024.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. We would also like to remind you that searching the list has become even more convenient with the <a href="https://sanctions.acf.international/" target="_blank">"Sanctions Tracker"</a> service.

This week's update provides a more detailed and individualized description of the reasons for inclusion in the 6000 list.

Work on the quality of grounds for inclusion in the 6000 list

Putin&#39;s allies aided him in constructing a nation devoid of the rule of law and safeguards for property rights. However, this leaves their own ill-gotten gains constantly vulnerable to seizure. Thus, a deeply ingrained aspect of Russian corruption involves transferring stolen assets to figurehead owners, with close family members being highly favored for this role. Additionally, the pressure of sanctions compels a more meticulous concealment of corrupt funds.

This week, we&#39;ve included relatives of prominent Russian corrupt figures on our 6,000 List. Actions must be taken against nominal owners aiding criminals in circumventing sanctions. We&#39;re committed to continuing our scrutiny of this group, adding them to our list as credible information about the transfer of corrupt assets comes to light.

In addition, we continue to update the list of Vladimir Putin&#39;s authorized representatives, and we have made some improvements to keep the 6,000 List up to date.

If you have any information about inaccuracies in our 6,000 List or believe that someone is or is not included there by mistake, please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@acf.international">info@acf.international</a>.

Any changes that have been made to the 6,000 List since the last update can be viewed <a href="https://acf.international/media/Changes_from_29.03.2024.pdf">here</a>. We would also like to remind you that searching the list has become even more convenient with the <a href="https://sanctions.acf.international/">&quot;Sanctions Tracker&quot;</a> service.

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Putin's allies aided him in constructing a nation devoid of the rule of law and safeguards for property rights. However, this leaves their own ill-gotten gains constantly vulnerable to seizure. Thus, a deeply ingrained aspect of Russian corruption involves transferring stolen assets to figurehead owners, with close family members being highly favored for this role. Additionally, the pressure of sanctions compels a more meticulous concealment of corrupt funds.

This week, we've included relatives of prominent Russian corrupt figures on our 6,000 List. Actions must be taken against nominal owners aiding criminals in circumventing sanctions. We're committed to continuing our scrutiny of this group, adding them to our list as credible information about the transfer of corrupt assets comes to light.

In addition, we continue to update the list of Vladimir Putin's authorized representatives, and we have made some improvements to keep the 6,000 List up to date.

If you have any information about inaccuracies in our 6,000 List or believe that someone is or is not included there by mistake, please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@acf.international" target="_blank">info@acf.international</a>.

Any changes that have been made to the 6,000 List since the last update can be viewed <a href="https://acf.international/media/Changes_from_29.03.2024.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. We would also like to remind you that searching the list has become even more convenient with the <a href="https://sanctions.acf.international/" target="_blank">"Sanctions Tracker"</a> service.

This week, we've included relatives of prominent Russian corrupt figures on our 6,000 List. Actions must be taken against nominal owners aiding criminals in circumventing sanctions.

Nominal owners of corrupt assets are on the ACF 6,000 List

In discussions at the U.S. Congress, strategies to combat Vladimir Putin&#39;s corrupt regime were explored, with a focus on involving Russian journalists and civil society representatives. Senators singled out the Anti-Corruption Foundation as the key informant on abuses in Russia. This matter was <a href="https://www.senate.gov/isvp/?auto_play=false&amp;comm=foreign&amp;filename=foreign032124p&amp;poster=https://www.foreign.senate.gov/assets/images/video-poster.png&amp;stt=null">deliberated</a> during sessions of the U.S. Committee on Implementing Anti-Corruption Strategy.

Senator Ben Cardin, opening the hearings, <a href="https://www.foreign.senate.gov/press/dem/release/chair-cardin-opening-statement-at-hearing-on-us-anti-corruption-strategy">emphasized</a> that corruption undermines the foundation of the rule of law, amplifies the authority of dictators, and poses a global threat to people&#39;s safety. As an illustration, he referenced Putin&#39;s palace, which was brought to light by Alexei Navalny.

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&ldquo;From Putin&rsquo;s 1.3 billion dollar Russian palace with a wine cave, an indoor hockey rink, and golden toilet brushes &mdash; that&rsquo;s pretty good for a career public servant &mdash; this has been documented by Alexei Navalny&rsquo;s Anti-Corruption Foundation,&rdquo; Cardin said.
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At the meeting, representatives introduced a <a href="https://acf.international/news/fbk-predlozhil-senatu-ssha">statement</a> from the Anti-Corruption Foundation, suggesting increased engagement by U.S. government agencies with Russian journalists and civil society groups engaged in anti-corruption efforts. The Foundation is prepared to share its knowledge and expertise for this purpose. Ben Cardin praised our foundation as the foremost source of information on corruption in Putin&#39;s Russia and committed to using this information actively.

Senator Jim Risch <a href="https://www.foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/release/ranking-member-risch-opening-statement-at-hearing-on-us-anti-corruption-strategy">highlighted</a> the role of corruption as a critical instrument in Russia and China&#39;s detrimental international influence. He pointed out that the Putin regime utilizes corruption to circumvent sanctions and maintain its military capabilities.

<blockquote>
&ldquo;With Russia, we must work with groups like Alexei Navalny&rsquo;s Anti-Corruption Foundation to map, expose, and sanction those who are stealing from the Russian people and working to undermine Ukraine. We must also work more closely with Russia&rsquo;s neighbors to help them unwind the corrupt networks that both smuggle in sanctioned goods and undermine local governance,&rdquo; Jim Risch said.
</blockquote>

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In discussions at the U.S. Congress, strategies to combat Vladimir Putin's corrupt regime were explored, with a focus on involving Russian journalists and civil society representatives. Senators singled out the Anti-Corruption Foundation as the key informant on abuses in Russia. This matter was <a href="https://www.senate.gov/isvp/?auto_play=false&amp;comm=foreign&amp;filename=foreign032124p&amp;poster=https://www.foreign.senate.gov/assets/images/video-poster.png&amp;stt=null" target="_blank">deliberated</a> during sessions of the U.S. Committee on Implementing Anti-Corruption Strategy.

Senator Ben Cardin, opening the hearings, <a href="https://www.foreign.senate.gov/press/dem/release/chair-cardin-opening-statement-at-hearing-on-us-anti-corruption-strategy" target="_blank">emphasized</a> that corruption undermines the foundation of the rule of law, amplifies the authority of dictators, and poses a global threat to people's safety. As an illustration, he referenced Putin's palace, which was brought to light by Alexei Navalny.

At the meeting, representatives introduced a <a href="https://acf.international/news/fbk-predlozhil-senatu-ssha" target="_blank">statement</a> from the Anti-Corruption Foundation, suggesting increased engagement by U.S. government agencies with Russian journalists and civil society groups engaged in anti-corruption efforts. The Foundation is prepared to share its knowledge and expertise for this purpose. Ben Cardin praised our foundation as the foremost source of information on corruption in Putin's Russia and committed to using this information actively.

Senator Jim Risch <a href="https://www.foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/release/ranking-member-risch-opening-statement-at-hearing-on-us-anti-corruption-strategy" target="_blank">highlighted</a> the role of corruption as a critical instrument in Russia and China's detrimental international influence. He pointed out that the Putin regime utilizes corruption to circumvent sanctions and maintain its military capabilities.

The U.S. Committee on Anti-Corruption Strategy called for joint efforts with Russian journalists and representatives of civil society.

In the U.S. Congress, there was a discussion about collaborating with the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) to counteract the Putin regime's corruption system.

The Anti-Corruption Foundation suggests that the U.S. Senate establish a task force dedicated to examining journalistic and public inquiries into sanctions evasion. The findings of this group should then be forwarded to the appropriate authorities for formal investigation. Collaboration with representatives of Russian civil society is essential for the effective operation of such a task force.

We&#39;ve dispatched this and other proposals outlining an anti-corruption strategy to the U.S. Senate. Here&#39;s a summary of our proposal:

Yulia Navalnaya <a href="https://acf.international/news/yuliya-navalnaya-prizvala-deputatov-evroparlamenta">highlighted</a> that Putin should not be viewed merely as a politician, but rather as the head of a mafia group. Similar to the workings of such groups, Putin&#39;s power structure relies on personal connections, reciprocal favors, and unofficial commitments. Consequently, anyone who benefited significantly from the regime ought to be considered as a potential agent of the regime. This encompasses not only high-ranking officials and oligarchs, whose assets are inherently intertwined with the state but also their family members and proxies.

Even if they are outside of Russia, individuals remain subject to the regime&#39;s influence, as it can exert control over them at any given moment, reminding them of the importance of their allegiances. Thus, they function as agents, advancing their interests on the global stage.

Membership in a mafia group loses its allure when members realize they cannot safeguard their families and ill-gotten gains outside of Russia. This underscores the potency of personal sanctions, which should target not only Putin&#39;s inner circle but also the intermediary stratum of the elite. They must comprehend that they face a choice between serving Putin and securing their future after his death.

We emphasized to the senators the importance of not disregarding supporters of the Russian regime within international organizations, even if they seem disconnected from politics at first glance. One example is the International Olympic Committee, where the Russian athlete <a href="https://acf.international/news/isinbaeva">Yelena Isinbayeva</a> is involved. These individuals have supported Putin&#39;s regime for years, and despite the outbreak of the war, they persistently maintain their positions, continuing to wield influence behind the scenes.

A corrupt regime relies heavily on a steady stream of income. Its survival is intricately linked to the export of raw materials. Disrupting these revenue streams not only undermines the regime&#39;s capacity to secure loyalty and expand its web of corruption but also impedes Russia&#39;s capability to wage war.

The effort to impose sanctions must persist and be conducted in collaboration with civil society. Media outlets, investigative journalists, and non-governmental organizations diligently investigate open sources for any indications of sanctions evasion. Even when their evidence may be incomplete, they can still identify paths for further investigation utilizing techniques typically available only to state entities. Establishing a task force to evaluate investigation outcomes and guide subsequent state-level inquiries would be beneficial. The Anti-Corruption Foundation stands prepared to contribute its expertise in this domain.

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The Anti-Corruption Foundation suggests that the U.S. Senate establish a task force dedicated to examining journalistic and public inquiries into sanctions evasion. The findings of this group should then be forwarded to the appropriate authorities for formal investigation. Collaboration with representatives of Russian civil society is essential for the effective operation of such a task force.

We've dispatched this and other proposals outlining an anti-corruption strategy to the U.S. Senate. Here's a summary of our proposal:

Yulia Navalnaya <a href="https://acf.international/news/yuliya-navalnaya-prizvala-deputatov-evroparlamenta" target="_blank">highlighted</a> that Putin should not be viewed merely as a politician, but rather as the head of a mafia group. Similar to the workings of such groups, Putin's power structure relies on personal connections, reciprocal favors, and unofficial commitments. Consequently, anyone who benefited significantly from the regime ought to be considered as a potential agent of the regime. This encompasses not only high-ranking officials and oligarchs, whose assets are inherently intertwined with the state but also their family members and proxies.

Even if they are outside of Russia, individuals remain subject to the regime's influence, as it can exert control over them at any given moment, reminding them of the importance of their allegiances. Thus, they function as agents, advancing their interests on the global stage.

Membership in a mafia group loses its allure when members realize they cannot safeguard their families and ill-gotten gains outside of Russia. This underscores the potency of personal sanctions, which should target not only Putin's inner circle but also the intermediary stratum of the elite. They must comprehend that they face a choice between serving Putin and securing their future after his death.

We emphasized to the senators the importance of not disregarding supporters of the Russian regime within international organizations, even if they seem disconnected from politics at first glance. One example is the International Olympic Committee, where the Russian athlete <a href="https://acf.international/news/isinbaeva" target="_blank">Yelena Isinbayeva</a> is involved. These individuals have supported Putin's regime for years, and despite the outbreak of the war, they persistently maintain their positions, continuing to wield influence behind the scenes.

A corrupt regime relies heavily on a steady stream of income. Its survival is intricately linked to the export of raw materials. Disrupting these revenue streams not only undermines the regime's capacity to secure loyalty and expand its web of corruption but also impedes Russia's capability to wage war.

The effort to impose sanctions must persist and be conducted in collaboration with civil society. Media outlets, investigative journalists, and non-governmental organizations diligently investigate open sources for any indications of sanctions evasion. Even when their evidence may be incomplete, they can still identify paths for further investigation utilizing techniques typically available only to state entities. Establishing a task force to evaluate investigation outcomes and guide subsequent state-level inquiries would be beneficial. The Anti-Corruption Foundation stands prepared to contribute its expertise in this domain.

We have sent our proposal for the development of anti-corruption policies to U.S. Senators

ACF proposed the U.S. Senate to investigate how Putin's agents avoid sanctions

This week, the European Union published a decision to lift sanctions on Arkady Volozh, the founder of Yandex. Such decisions are made without any public justification. But we can say with a high degree of certainty that it was the result of the actions of an entrepreneur who severed his business ties with Russia, withdrew his assets and publicly condemned the war. The EU believes that the purpose of the sanctions has been achieved because the behavior of the sanctioned individual has changed.&nbsp;

Having examined this situation, ACF currently sees no reason to exclude Arkady Volozh from the 6,000 List. We remind you that in addition to condemnation of the war, active repentance is a necessary condition for us. For someone who has long supported Putin&#39;s regime and helped to establish it, these actions described above are not enough for lifting sanctions. To return to this issue, we expect the entrepreneur to take actions to oppose Putin&#39;s regime using his capital, knowledge or influence.&nbsp;

In addition, we continue to update the list of Vladimir Putin&#39;s authorized representatives, and we have made some improvements to keep the 6,000 List up to date.

If you have any information about inaccuracies in our 6,000 List or believe that someone is or is not included there by mistake, please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@acf.international">info@acf.international</a>.

Any changes that have been made to the 6,000 List since the last update can be viewed <a href="https://acf.international/acf-media/Changes_from_15.03.2024.pdf">here</a>. We would also like to remind you that searching the list has become even more convenient with the <a href="https://sanctions.acf.international/">&quot;Sanctions Tracker&quot;</a> service.

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This week, the European Union published a decision to lift sanctions on Arkady Volozh, the founder of Yandex. Such decisions are made without any public justification. But we can say with a high degree of certainty that it was the result of the actions of an entrepreneur who severed his business ties with Russia, withdrew his assets and publicly condemned the war. The EU believes that the purpose of the sanctions has been achieved because the behavior of the sanctioned individual has changed. 

Having examined this situation, ACF currently sees no reason to exclude Arkady Volozh from the 6,000 List. We remind you that in addition to condemnation of the war, active repentance is a necessary condition for us. For someone who has long supported Putin's regime and helped to establish it, these actions described above are not enough for lifting sanctions. To return to this issue, we expect the entrepreneur to take actions to oppose Putin's regime using his capital, knowledge or influence. 

Any changes that have been made to the 6,000 List since the last update can be viewed <a href="https://acf.international/acf-media/Changes_from_15.03.2024.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. We would also like to remind you that searching the list has become even more convenient with the <a href="https://sanctions.acf.international/" target="_blank">"Sanctions Tracker"</a> service.

The European Union published a decision to lift sanctions on Arkady Volozh, the founder of Yandex. ACF currently sees no reason to exclude Arkady Volozh from the 6,000 List.

Fidelity to the principle of active repentance

We continue to work on the list of Vladimir Putin&#39;s authorized representatives. In this update, we have significantly expanded the information on another 906 of them and described their close ties to the Russian authorities.

In addition, we have made some clarifications to keep the 6,000 List up to date.

If you have any information about inaccuracies in our 6,000 List or believe that someone is or is not included there by mistake, please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@acf.international">info@acf.international</a>.

Any changes that have been made to the 6,000 List since the last update can be viewed <a href="https://acf.international/acf-media/Charges_from_01.03.2024.pdf">here</a>. We would also like to remind you that searching the list has become even more convenient with the <a href="https://sanctions.acf.international/">&quot;Sanctions Tracker&quot;</a> service.

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We continue to work on the list of Vladimir Putin's authorized representatives. In this update, we have significantly expanded the information on another 906 of them and described their close ties to the Russian authorities.

In addition, we have made some clarifications to keep the 6,000 List up to date.

Any changes that have been made to the 6,000 List since the last update can be viewed <a href="https://acf.international/acf-media/Charges_from_01.03.2024.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. We would also like to remind you that searching the list has become even more convenient with the <a href="https://sanctions.acf.international/" target="_blank">"Sanctions Tracker"</a> service.

We continue to work on the list of Vladimir Putin's authorized representatives. In this update, we have significantly expanded the information on another 906 of them.

Focus on Putin's authorized representatives

We continue to update the list of Vladimir Putin&#39;s authorized representatives, and we have made some improvements to keep the 6,000 List up to date.

If you have any information about inaccuracies in our 6,000 List or believe that someone is or is not included there by mistake, please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@acf.international">info@acf.international</a>.

Any changes that have been made to the 6,000 List since the last update can be viewed <a href="https://acf.international/media/Changes_from_12.04.2024.pdf">here</a>. We would also like to remind you that searching the list has become even more convenient with the <a href="https://sanctions.acf.international/">&quot;Sanctions Tracker&quot; service</a>.

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We continue to update the list of Vladimir Putin's authorized representatives, and we have made some improvements to keep the 6,000 List up to date.

Any changes that have been made to the 6,000 List since the last update can be viewed <a href="https://acf.international/media/Changes_from_12.04.2024.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. We would also like to remind you that searching the list has become even more convenient with the <a href="https://sanctions.acf.international/" target="_blank">"Sanctions Tracker" service</a>.

We continue to update the list of Vladimir Putin's authorized representatives

A week of routine work

April 12, 2024

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