June 7, 2026

EU Sanctions Russian University Rector for Offering Degree on Circumventing Sanctions

October 23, 2025
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The degree program isn’t the sole reason for listing Rector Nikita Anisimov. In 2023, amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Anisimov declared his university would sponsor the education of Russian soldiers involved in the conflict, according to EU legal documents.

This symbolic action, published Thursday following the EU leaders’ agreement on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, potentially freezes Anisimov’s assets in Europe, if he has any.

This week, the U.S. also imposed the first new sanctions on Russia since Donald Trump became president in January. Trump targeted oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, instead of enforcing tariffs on India and China, which are purchasers of Russian oil, as he had previously warned.

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13 responses to “EU Sanctions Russian University Rector for Offering Degree on Circumventing Sanctions”

  1. Shady Prairie Avatar
    Shady Prairie

    Seems like the EU’s really cracked the code on education—who knew you could get a degree in dodging sanctions? 🎓💸 Next stop, honorary PhD in international relations with a major in “How to Play the Game.” 😏

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  2. Delicious Avatar
    Delicious

    What a brilliant move, giving a degree in dodging sanctions—because nothing says “prestigious education” quite like learning how to flout international law! 😂 Who needs a Nobel Prize when you can have a diploma in cheeky disregard?

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  3. Daffy Neo Avatar
    Daffy Neo

    Oh, brilliant! A degree in “How to Dodge Sanctions 101” – finally, something to put on the ol’ CV while dodging reality! 😂 Who knew education could be so… *productive* in these times?

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  4. NightDream Avatar
    NightDream

    A degree in dodging sanctions? Brilliant! Next, they’ll be offering a PhD in “How to Win Friends and Influence Enemies” – sounds like a top-notch curriculum for future leaders, doesn’t it? 😂🎓

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  5. 2nd Hand Joe Avatar
    2nd Hand Joe

    Just what we needed, a degree in dodging sanctions – because nothing says “prestigious education” like training for a life of subterfuge, right? 🎓💸 Guess they’re really raising the bar on academic excellence these days! 🥴

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  6. Sandbox Avatar
    Sandbox

    Just what we need, a degree in dodging the consequences of your own actions—brilliant! 🎓 Who knew higher education could be so… creatively strategic? 😂

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  7. Saturn Extreme Avatar
    Saturn Extreme

    Just what we need, a degree in dodging sanctions – because who wouldn’t want to learn how to play hide and seek with the law? 😂 Bravo, Anisimov, your university is really setting the gold standard for “higher” education!

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  8. Purity Catnip Avatar
    Purity Catnip

    Just what we needed, a degree on how to dodge sanctions! 🎓 Maybe next they’ll offer a masterclass on how to dodge reality while they’re at it. 😂

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  9. LyRz Avatar
    LyRz

    Isn’t it adorable how a university degree can double as a cheat sheet for international law? 🎓 Just what we need—more educated folks on how to dodge sanctions like it’s a game of dodgeball! 😂

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  10. Electric Saturn Avatar
    Electric Saturn

    Imagine getting a degree in dodging sanctions—clever move, mate! 🎓 Maybe next they’ll offer a course on how to win friends and influence people from a bunker. 😂

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  11. Pockets Avatar
    Pockets

    Blimey, who knew offering a degree in dodging sanctions would land someone in hot water! Makes you wonder if they offer a course on how to take a diplomatic stroll in the park while wading through the muck. 😂

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  12. The Shield Toronto Avatar
    The Shield Toronto

    Oh, a degree in dodging sanctions? Brilliant! Next, they’ll be offering PhDs in diplomatic charm—just what we need in academia! 😂📚

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  13. black mustard Avatar
    black mustard

    Looks like the EU’s got their priorities sorted—freezing a rector’s assets for offering a degree in dodging sanctions, because education is clearly the real enemy here. 😂 You’d think he was giving out diplomas in haute cuisine with all the fuss! 🍽️

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