War in Ukraine – Switzerland: Adopts EU sanctions against Russia

THE Switzerland will adopt the European Union sanctions against Ρώσων involved in the Moscow invasion of Ukraine and will freeze their assets, the government of the once neutral country announced today.

“In light of the ongoing Russian military intervention in Ukraine,” the Federal Council decided on 28 February “to adopt the EU sanctions package imposed on 23 and 25 February”, in a clear departure from the state’s traditions. of the Alps.

According to AFP, Switzerland has also adopted Immediate sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Misustin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

“Switzerland reaffirms its solidarity with Ukraine and its people, will distribute supplies for people who have fled to Poland“, The government said, reiterating, moreover, its proposal for mediation in the conflict.

The President of Switzerland Iniatsio Cassis had stated yesterday, Sunday, that it was “very likely” that Switzerland would follow the line of the EU, reminds the French Agency.

As relayed by APE BPE, the country faced a growing pressure – from the Western “bloc”, obviously – in order to be clearly in favor of the West and against Moscow.

Source: News Beast

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