Ukraine: Switzerland adopts new sanctions against Belarus
Switzerland has adopted new sanctions against Belarus in response to its role in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The sanctions, which came into effect on October 30, 2024, target individuals and entities involved in the Belarusian regime’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans, and a ban on the provision of financial services to the targeted individuals and entities.
The Swiss government said in a statement that the sanctions were imposed in response to Belarus’s “continued support for Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine.” The government said that Belarus had “provided military and logistical support to Russia, and has allowed its territory to be used for Russian attacks on Ukraine.”
The sanctions are the latest in a series of measures that Switzerland has taken in response to the war in Ukraine. In February 2022, Switzerland imposed sanctions on Russia, and in March 2022, Switzerland adopted a law that allows the government to seize assets of sanctioned individuals and entities.
The sanctions against Belarus are part of a broader international effort to isolate Russia and Belarus for their role in the war in Ukraine. The United States, the European Union, and other countries have also imposed sanctions on Russia and Belarus.
The sanctions against Belarus are expected to have a significant impact on the Belarusian economy. The sanctions target key sectors of the Belarusian economy, including the financial sector, the energy sector, and the defense sector. The sanctions are also likely to make it more difficult for Belarus to obtain international financial assistance.
The sanctions against Belarus are a clear sign of the international community’s condemnation of Belarus’s role in the war in Ukraine. The sanctions are intended to send a message to Belarus that its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine will not be tolerated.
Ukraine: Switzerland adopts new sanctions against Belarus
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