Switzerland decided to impose the same sanctions on Russia as the EU

The Swiss Federal Council (Swiss Federal Authorities) decided to apply the same sanctions towards Russia as the European Union (EU), and joined the international locations that decided to impose sanctions towards Russia.

Swiss Confederation President Ignazio Cassis made a press release after the extraordinary assembly of the 7-member Council on the sanctions to be taken towards Russia at present. Cassis, “The Federal Council has decided to freeze the property of President Vladimir Putin and several other of his ministers.” He pressured that the sanctions will come into impact instantly.

THE PRIME MINISTER AND THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN IS ALSO ON THE SANCTION LIST

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Overseas Minister Sergei Lavrov are amongst the Russian politicians for whom Switzerland has decided to impose sanctions.

BASIC NEEDS ITEMS WILL BE SENT TO UKRAINIANS

Cassis, “Switzerland is reacting to critical violations of public worldwide regulation for which these people are accountable.” used the phrase.

Cassis reiterated Switzerland’s solidarity with the Ukrainian individuals and stated that they might ship primary requirements for Ukrainians who fled to Poland.

AIRSPACE CLOSED TO RUSSIA

Consistent with the choice of the Federal Council, Switzerland will apply the same sanctions towards Russia as the EU. On this context, in parallel with the European international locations closing their airspace to Russia, Switzerland has closed its airspace to Russia as of at present. Humanitarian, medical or diplomatic flights will proceed.

VISAS ARE ALSO SUSPENDED

The Council additionally decided to partially droop the 2009 settlement that facilitated visas for Russian residents. Diplomatic passport holders will proceed to be allowed to enter the nation with no visa. In a written assertion from the Council, “The Federal Council took Switzerland’s neutrality and peace coverage into consideration when making these choices.” expression was used.

Switzerland introduced that it condemned Ukraine “in the strongest approach” after Russia attacked Ukraine.