B4Ukraine, an international coalition of over 100 civil society organizations, has been declared an “undesirable organization” by Russia. The announcement was made by the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office on December 24, 2025.
The Russian authorities cited B4Ukraine’s work monitoring Russian oil and gas exports, tracking global companies that continue to operate in Russia following its illegal invasion of Ukraine, running information and investigative campaigns aimed at strengthening sanctions, and “discrediting the leadership of the Russian Federation.”
Russian citizens may now face legal consequences for engaging with B4Ukraine content online, participating in its activities, or providing any form of financial support to the organization.
We, the B4Ukraine Coalition, view this decision as a clear acknowledgment of the effectiveness of our collective efforts.
Our shared mission is simple and principled: to block access to the economic resources that fuel Russia’s aggression.
This move by Moscow demonstrates its fear of international civil society — of human rights defenders, think tanks, researchers, social enterprises, and concerned professionals who work to reduce Russia’s capacity to wage war against Ukraine and the democratic world.
“Almost four years ago, when creating the coalition — our aspiration was neither to be desired nor undesired. We are staying on course — complete dismantling of the Russian war economy that has claimed many lives of old and young. The companies that have blood on their hands directly or indirectly one day will have to answer the Ukrainian society,” said Eka Iakobishvili, Doctor of Philosophy in International Human Rights Law and member of the B4Ukraine Steering Committee.
B4Ukraine remains firmly committed to ensuring that governments and businesses use all available legal, political, and economic tools to cut off the aggressor state from the means for war.
We will continue to contribute to the global effort to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty and to advance accountability for Russia’s grave violations of international law.