“There is a rational connection between targeting leading businesspersons in sectors like UralChem’s and the objective of the restrictive measures to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine,” the court ruled.
UralChem Owner Can’t Shift EU Sanctions : Mazepin’s Connection to Putin
The court highlighted that in early 2022, Mazepin met with President Vladimir Putin and other Russian government members to discuss responses to Western sanctions. Mazepin expressed gratitude to Putin for supporting the chemical industry, which he called “a key component of the development of agriculture both in Russia and abroad.”
The court concluded that Mazepin is a member of Putin’s “closest circle” and supports policies designed to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, justifying the continued sanctions.
Related Ruling on Nikita Mazepin
The General Court’s decision to uphold sanctions on Dmitry Mazepin follows its earlier ruling that there was insufficient evidence to maintain sanctions on his son, Formula One driver Nikita Mazepin. On March 20, the court held that sanctions could only be upheld if the council established a link between Nikita and his father’s activities beyond their family relationship, which the council failed to do.
UralChem Owner Can’t Shift EU Sanctions : Legal Representation
Mazepin is represented by Davide Rovetta, Massimo Campa, Massimo Moretto, Vincenzo Villante, T. Marembert, and A. Bass Lawyers. The council is represented by Petra Mahnic and J. Rurarz. Latvia is represented by J. Davidoviča and K. Pommere. Full counsel information was not available Wednesday.
