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Zelensky imposes sanctions on former press secretary Mendel who echoed Russian propaganda

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the National Security and Defense Council have imposed sanctions on former presidential press secretary Yuliia Mendel. The measures target Mendel as part of a larger group of 10 Ukrainians and Russians accused of spreading disinformation. Authorities claim Mendel echoed Russian propaganda, while other reports specify she accused Zelenskyy of drug use without evidence. Mendel has responded by claiming Ukraine does not need the dictatorship of Zelenskyy. These sanctions coincide with broader Ukrainian actions against Russian shadow fleet vessels and Rostec enterprises.

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  • ✓ President Zelenskyy imposed sanctions on former press secretary Yuliia Mendel.
  • ✓ The National Security and Defense Council implemented the sanctions against Mendel.
  • ✓ Zelenskyy sanctioned 10 Ukrainians and Russians over alleged disinformation.
  • ✓ Ukraine sanctioned 20 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet and enterprises of the Rostec corporation.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Zelenskyy expanded sanctions to include Yuliia Mendel and other individuals over allegations of disinformation.

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  1. Zelenskyy Sanctions Former Press Secretary Yuliia Mendel

    President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the National Security and Defense Council have imposed sanctions on former presidential press secretary Yuliia Mendel. The measures target Mendel as part of a larger group of 10 Ukrainians and Russians accused of spreading disinformation. Authorities claim Mendel echoed Russian propaganda, while other reports specify she accused Zelenskyy of drug use without evidence. Mendel has responded by claiming Ukraine does not need the dictatorship of Zelenskyy. These sanctions coincide with broader Ukrainian actions against Russian shadow fleet vessels and Rostec enterprises.

    Why it matters

    Mendel previously served as a high-ranking spokesperson for the Ukrainian presidency before becoming a critic of the administration. The move highlights the government's crackdown on internal dissent and foreign-aligned disinformation during the ongoing conflict.

    What is confirmed

    • President Zelenskyy imposed sanctions on former press secretary Yuliia Mendel.
    • The National Security and Defense Council implemented the sanctions against Mendel.
    • Zelenskyy sanctioned 10 Ukrainians and Russians over alleged disinformation.
    • Ukraine sanctioned 20 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet and enterprises of the Rostec corporation.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Mendel accused Zelenskyy of having a drug habit.

    What to watch next

    • Further identification of the other individuals sanctioned for disinformation.
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. The Kyiv Independent — Zelensky imposes sanctions on former press secretary Mendel who echoed Russian propaganda
    2. Reuters — Ukraine's Zelenskiy imposes sanctions on former press secretary
    3. pravda.com.ua — Former presidential spokeswoman Mendel on sanctions against her: Ukraine does not need Zelenskyy's dictatorsh
    4. Межа. Новини України. — Zelenskyy Sanctions 10 Ukrainians and Russians Over Alleged Disinformation, Including Former Spokesperson Yuliia Mendel
    5. ua.news — The National Security and Defense Council imposed sanctions on Yulia Mendel, Zelenskyy's former press secretary
    6. unn.ua — Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 20 vessels of russia’s shadow fleet, enterprises of the Rostec corporation, and propagandists
    7. Українська правда — Zelenskyy sanctions former press secretary Mendel
    8. АНТИКОР — Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against 20 ships of Russia’s “shadow fleet” and Rostec companies
    9. Інтент — Zelenskyy signed sanctions against an institution in Feodosia
    10. ft.com — Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on former aide turned critic
    11. Inbox.lv — Search for missing Belgian hillwalker who disappeared in the Scottish Highlands
    12. The Telegraph — Zelensky sanctions press secretary who accused him of using drugs
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