Protection of critical infrastructure is an important component of Ukraine’s security policy. This includes objects strategically important for functioning of society, social and economic development and state security.

In wartime, the Security Service of Ukraine is prioritizing the counterintelligence protection of energy, transport and other critical sectors. This is needed to prevent the enemy’s attempts to infiltrate such facilities and carry out sabotage.

The SSU is also making comprehensive efforts to block the assets of pro-kremlin companies and individuals involved in financing the war or otherwise supporting the aggression against Ukraine. Based on the evidence collected by the SSU, corporate rights and real estate of dozens of companies whose ultimate beneficiaries are russian corporations such as Rosneft, Rosatom, Gazprom, Rostec, Rusal, GMS Group, Tatneft and banking institutions have been seized.

Another example of this work is the blocking of illegal export of Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territory and the arrest of the vessels involved.

The SSU systematically submits proposals to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on seizure of corporate rights, industrial and other assets of the aggressor state.

Assets worth tens of billions of Hryvnias have already been seized. And this is just the beginning. These funds must be used to rebuild Ukraine.

Even before the war, the SSU was one of the main initiators of sanctions against russian businesses and individuals. The Service has intensified this activity after russia’s full-scale invasion. Such restrictions usually send a signal to international partners. Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs the competent authorities of the EU, the U.S. and other countries on the sanctions imposed and encourages the introduction of similar restrictive measures.