Monaco adds six Russia-linked targets over Ukraine war support

MONACO, July 17, 2026 — Monaco expanded its Russia sanctions coverage to a cluster of companies and an executive linked to electronic-warfare technology used in drones and guided bombs, as well as industrial systems serving the Russian energy sector.

The six additions comprise one individual, Irina Kharisova, and five Russian companies connected to the ABS Electro group. Kharisova is identified as chair of ABS Electro’s board and a director of several group companies.

ABS Electro businesses develop and manufacture electronic and radio-electronic components. The government linked the group to JSC VNIIR-Progress, which produces the Kometa antenna, a system with signal-jamming and anti-jamming capabilities. The Kometa-M variant is used in Shahed and Geran drones and guided-bomb kits, and weapons incorporating the antennas have been widely used in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

The group also includes a producer of automated control systems for industrial companies, particularly in the energy sector. Its activities include supplying equipment for oil and gas refining, storage and transportation facilities operated by major Russian energy companies.

The additions fall under Monaco’s sanctions regime concerning actions undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence. Decision No. 2026-79 amends the country’s existing international economic sanctions list under its framework for freezing funds and economic resources. The entries cite EU Regulation 2026/1779 as their legal basis.

For screening teams, the additions introduce names, aliases, addresses, registration numbers and tax identifiers associated with the individual and companies. Those details may affect sanctions-screening matches and list maintenance. The supplied materials do not specify a separate effective or expiration date beyond the decision date.