the Switzerland does not freeze the accounts of Russian officials who have been sanctioned in the EU. The government decided on Thursday. However, she will tighten up measures so that Switzerland cannot be used as a platform for circumventing the sanctions imposed by the EU. Federal President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis referred to Switzerland’s neutrality in the statement. At the same time, he condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine “strongly”.
Officials then explained that Russian citizens with accounts in Switzerland whose funds are frozen in the EU are free to dispose of and withdraw their money in Switzerland. Checks are being made to see whether guidelines are being tightened so that those affected cannot transfer new funds to their Swiss accounts. According to the Foreign Ministry, neutrality means, among other things, that Switzerland does not take part in wars and treats all warring parties equally with regard to the export of armaments.
In addition, he has British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced sanctions against more than 100 Russian individuals and companies. “In total, we will freeze the assets of more than 100 other entities and individuals,” Johnson said. This affects companies that manufacture armaments, for example. The Russian airline Aeroflot is no longer allowed to land in Great Britain.