In addition, Switzerland will provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian refugees.
As a result of Russia's wars against Ukraine, Switzerland cancels its neutrality and imposes sanctions against the Russian Federation. In addition, the country closes the sky for Russian aircraft.
This was reported by the representative of the Swiss Federal Council Andre Simonazzi on Twitter.
At an extraordinary meeting on February 28, 2022, the Federal Council decided to cancel neutrality and adopt EU sanctions against the Russian Federation. In particular, they will relate to the financial sector.
Thus, Switzerland is urgently implementing the financial sanctions imposed by the EU against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
“This is Switzerland's response to serious violations of international law for which these people are responsible,” the Swiss Federal Council said.
In addition, the country closed the airspace for Russian aircraft, and also banned imports, exports and investments in Crimea and Sevastopol and in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
The Federal Council also decided to partially suspend the visa facilitation agreement for Russians from 2009. In addition, persons close to the President of Russia will be banned from entering Switzerland.
In addition, Switzerland will provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian refugees.
