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Swiss adopts EU sanctions, freezes 115 Russian, Belarusian assets.

5/22/2026

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Switzerland adopted EU sanctions on Russia and Belarus, effective 11 p.m. local time on 22 May.
The measures freeze assets of 115 individuals and entities and bar their entry or transit in Switzerland.
Targets include persons tied to Russia’s military-industrial complex, energy sector, and the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children.
Export controls will tighten for 60 additional companies, including some in third countries, to stop critical goods reaching Russia’s military industry.

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Switzerland adopted EU sanctions on Russia and Belarus, effective 11 p.m. local time on 22 May.
The measures freeze assets of 115 individuals and entities and bar their entry or transit in Switzerland.
Targets include persons tied to Russia’s military-industrial complex, energy sector, and the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children.
Export controls will tighten for 60 additional companies, including some in third countries, to stop critical goods reaching Russia’s military industry.