Switzerland Expands Russia Sanctions Following EU Lead

Swiss government adds 54 individuals and 30 companies to sanctions list, targeting military members, energy sector executives, and those involved in child deportation.

Key Takeaways

Switzerland has added 54 individuals and 30 companies to its sanctions list against Russia.
The new sanctions target military members, energy sector executives, and individuals involved in child deportation or propaganda.
Sanctioned entities include Russian arms manufacturers and shipping firms transporting crude oil.
Switzerland also sanctioned 26 individuals and two organizations from Belarus.
The measures enter into force on December 24, 2024.

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They Said

"The natural persons are also prohibited from entering or travelling through Switzerland."
— Swiss Economics Ministry

"The EU adopted these new measures in response to Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine."
— Swissinfo

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Sources & References

Switzerland adopts further EU sanctions against Russia

SWI swissinfo.ch