Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures

“ZURICH, May 22 (Reuters) - Switzerland expanded its sanctions lists against Russia and Belarus on Friday, adopting parts of the European Union's latest package of measures over Moscow's war in Ukraine, the government said on Friday. The Federal Department of Economic Affairs said the new listings would take effect at 11 p.m. local time on May 22. A further 115 individuals and entities will be subject to asset freezes and a ban on making funds available, while sanctioned individuals will also be barred from entering or transiting Switzerland.

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