Calling the offensive against Ukraine a grave violation of International law, traditionally neutral Switzerland announced that it will be adopting all the sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia on Monday. The government under Ignazio Cassis said that the decision was taken by the Council of the Federation on February 28 to impose the EU’s package of sanctions announced on February 23 and February 25.
“The assets of listed individuals and companies are blocked with immediate effect. The financial sanctions against the Russian president, prime minister and foreign minister will also be implemented immediately, the government said in the statement, adding that the decision was taken keeping in mind the neutrality and peace policy. It further said,” Switzerland will examine each further package of sanctions from the EU individually.”
Ignazio Cassis, President of the Swiss Confederation, reiterated its solidarity with the Ukrainian population and also highlighted how they are delivering supplies in tons, which also includes medicines.
