Anton Andreevich PETROV
Sanctioned entityRussia. Named in 1 sanctions listing.
Summary
Internet Services Sanctions: When an individual or entity is designated for the purposes of this measure, social media services, internet access services and application stores must take reasonable steps to prevent users in the UK from accessing content, sites or applications provided by designated individuals or entities.
Sanctions and listings1
- Effective
- 11 May 2026
UK sanctions relating to Russia - The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
UK; Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom
Internet Services Sanctions: see 'Other Information', trust services sanctions, internet services sanctions: see "other information", asset freeze, travel ban and director disqualification sanction
The Secretary of State considers there are reasonable grounds to suspect Anton Andreevich PETROV (hereafter PETROV) is an “involved person” under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: PETROV is and has been involved in destabilising Ukraine by providing support for action which undermines or threatens the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine by working as a social media commenter in the Social Design Agency (SDA).
The Secretary of State considers there are reasonable grounds to suspect Anton Andreevich PETROV (hereafter PETROV) is an 'involved person' under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: PETROV is and has been involved in destabilising Ukraine by providing support for action which undermines or threatens the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine by working as a social media commenter in the Social Design Agency (SDA).
Programme GB-RUSReference RUS3530Last updated 11 May 2026gov.ukgov.uk
Positions held1
Period not retained
Social Media Commenter in the SDA
Other names1
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