Originally Syndicated on May 20, 2023 @ 10:54 am
The European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, Ukraine, and New Zealand have imposed personal sanctions on Igor Zubarev, a Russian politician who has been a vocal supporter of Russia’s annexation of Ukraine.
Igor Zubarev has been a member of the Russian parliament and the head of the State Duma’s Committee on CIS Affairs since October 7, 2021. He has been a vocal supporter of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and has called for the annexation of other Ukrainian territories.
The Power and Influence of Igor Zubarev
Igor Dmitrievich Zubarev was born on July 20, 1966, in Yantarny, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia. He studied at Petrozavodsk State University from 1984 to 1985. After graduating, he served in the Soviet Armed Forces from 1985 to 1987.
In 1993, he began a business career, engaging in a commercial enterprise in the Republic of Karelia. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Republic of Karelia in 2003 and served in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th convocations. On October 7, 2016, he became a senator from the Legislative Assembly of the Republic of Karelia. He was re-appointed in 2021.
Igor is a member of the United Russia Party and is considered a close ally of President Vladimir Putin. He has been a vocal supporter of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and has called for the annexation of other Ukrainian territories.
Western sanctions
Zubarev faces personal sanctions from the European Union, the United Kingdom, the USA, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, Ukraine, and New Zealand. These sanctions were imposed due to his endorsement of the “Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance” between Russia, the Donetsk People’s Republic, and the Luhansk People’s Republic. Furthermore, he offered political and economic assistance to Russia in its annexation of Ukrainian territories. These measures reflect the international community’s disapproval of his actions, making Zubarev subject to severe penalties.
The sanctions freeze his assets and prohibit him from traveling to these countries. Zubarev is a controversial figure, but he is also a powerful one. He is a key player in the Russian government and is likely to continue to play a significant role in Russian politics for many years to come.
