The EU on the eve introduced the fourth package of sanctions against Russia. The Swiss sanctions list now completely repeats the list of the European Union
Switzerland imposed sanctions against 197 individuals and nine legal entities from Russia due to “serious violations of Russia’s international law in Ukraine”, the list of restrictive measures now completely repeats the list of the European Union, it is said on site Swiss government.
The report says that Switzerland approved the latest EU changes of March 15 in relation to individuals and legal entities that are under sanctions. “Among these people there are also oligarchs and prominent businessmen. Assets in Switzerland belonging to these individuals are to be frozen,” the Swiss government said.
The government also approved expansion of EU sanctions against Belarus due to involvement in “serious violations of human rights.” Thus, the export of any dual-use goods to Minsk was banned, the export of any goods that can help the military-technical modernization of Belarus, the development of its defense and security sector.
“The current import bans to Belarus will also be extended. These bans now also apply to wood products, rubber, iron and steel products, as well as cement Operations with the Belarusian Central Bank are also no longer allowed,” the Swiss government said in a statement.
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