Switzerland

Switzerland

Adopts further sanctions against the Russian Federation and Belarus on trade and finance

13 Apr 2022

On 13 April 2022, the Federal Council adopted further sanctions against the Russian Federation and Belarus in the areas of trade and finance, mirroring the EU sanctions. They include bans on the import of coal, wood, cement and other goods, as well as export bans on kerosene and other goods that could significantly contribute to strengthening the industrial capacity of the Russian Federation. Financial sanctions comprise a ban on the participation of Russian companies in public procurement and the prohibition to provide financial support for Russian public institutions. The amendments come into force on 13 April 2022.

Nature of measure:
  • Entry restriction
  • Treatment and operation
Type:
  • Entry and establishment (Ownership and control)
Industry:
  • Not industry specific
  • Primary (Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Mining and quarrying)
  • Manufacturing (Manufacture of wood and paper products, Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products)
Inward FDI:
No
Outward FDI:
No
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