Nikolay Nikolayevich SAZHIN
Sanctioned entityBorn 1 Jan 1957 (69 years old),Russia. Named in 1 sanctions listing.
Sanctions and listings1
- Effective
- 16 Jun 2026
UK sanctions relating to Russia - The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
UK; Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom
Asset freeze, travel ban, trust services sanctions and director disqualification sanction
The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Nikolay Nikolayevich SAZHIN is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is, or has been, a member of THE MAIN DIRECTORATE OF THE GENERAL STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (“the GRU”). Specifically, Nikolay Nikolayevich SAZHIN is an officer of the GRU and has been involved in supporting GRU front company LLC NEPTUNE CO LTD’s activities procuring goods and technology to support the production and development needs of the Russian defence sector.
The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Nikolay Nikolayevich SAZHIN is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because he is, or has been, a member of THE MAIN DIRECTORATE OF THE GENERAL STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION ('the GRU'). Specifically, Nikolay Nikolayevich SAZHIN is an officer of the GRU and has been involved in supporting GRU front company LLC NEPTUNE CO LTD’s activities procuring goods and technology to support the production and development needs of the Russian defence sector.
Programme GB-RUSReference RUS3651Last updated 16 Jun 2026gov.ukgov.uk
Positions held1
Period not retained
GRU officer
Identifiers1
| Identifier | Number |
|---|---|
| ID number | 772341876194 |
Other names1
Also known as1
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