Swiss officials are expected to join the 12th package of European Union sanctions against Russia. The newspaper reports this based on a very knowledgeable source. “News”.
According to the source, Switzerland, as before, will follow the European Union in all its actions and fully accept the 12th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. The newspaper’s interlocutor said that Swiss authorities sometimes make exceptions, but the sanctions they impose are always almost the same.
Associate Professor, Department of Political Analysis, Faculty of Public Administration, Moscow State University. MV Lomonosov Alexander Konkov noted that the decisions taken by Switzerland undoubtedly moved the country beyond the traditional neutral attitude in foreign policy. The expert emphasized that many Swiss politicians understand the damage that such actions cause both to the economy and the country’s image, and are therefore increasingly considering the consequences of moving away from traditional neutrality.
Konkov expressed the view that Switzerland is unlikely to join sanctions against Russia aimed at revealing banking secrets or seizing assets.
Previously reportedIt was stated that the Swiss Ministry of Economy plans to conduct an investigation in connection with reports from a number of publications that Ukraine was able to supply the country’s ammunition through one of the Polish companies.
Formerly US Treasury extended Sanctions against Russia.