Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Imposes Sanctions on Former Press Secretary
The decree targets 10 Russian and Ukrainian individuals and includes 10-year asset freezes and trade restrictions, the presidency said.
- On Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy imposed sanctions on former press secretary Yuliia Mendel and nine others, accusing them of spreading Russian propaganda and supporting Russia's aggressive policy toward Ukraine.
- Since last year, Mendel has criticized Zelenskiy's record following corruption scandals involving members of the president's inner circle, prompting the government action.
- The decree imposes asset freezes and trade restrictions for 10 years on the individuals, though charges against them have not been tested in court.
- Writing on Facebook, Mendel called the sanctions "unconstitutional," adding that "Zelenskiy is imposing them on anyone who advocates for peace in Ukraine."
- Ukraine previously sanctioned opposition politician Petro Poroshenko in 2025, with the domestic spy agency justifying the measure citing "national security" reasons.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy imposes sanctions on former press secretary
KYIV, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy imposed sanctions on a former press secretary on Sunday, accusing her and nine others of spreading Russian propaganda and of supporting Russia's aggressive policy toward Ukraine. Yulii...
Ukraine's Zelenskiy imposes sanctions on former press secretary
KYIV, Sept 13 - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy imposed sanctions on a former press secretary on Sunday, accusing her and nine others of spreading Russian propaganda and of supporting Russia's aggressive policy toward Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has imposed sanctions on his former press secretary, Yulia Mendel. The decision is part of a new package of sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet", companies and individuals associated with the Russian defense industry, as well as people whom Kiev accuses of spreading Russian propaganda and disinformation. Among those sanctioned is Mendel, who was Zelensky's press secretary from June 2019 to July 2021. A…
Zelensky's Decree Doesn't Change Anything: My Ex-Boyfriend Imposed Sanctions on Me - Mendel: EADaily
EADaily, 13 September 2026. Julia Mendel stated that Zelensky's sanctions did not change anything: Ukraine needed peace, not its autocraticity.
<p>Zelensky introduced sanctions against Yulia Mendel: what restrictions will be in place against the former spokeswoman Sanctions applied to 10 Russian and Ukrainian individuals for spreading disinformation and propaganda. The restrictions will be in place for 10 years.</p>
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