Switzerland approves sixth package of sanctions, including embargo on Russian oil

Switzerland, following the EU, has approved the sixth package of sanctions against Russia over Ukraine, Report informs citing Ukrainian media.

The sanctions include an embargo on Russian oil.

On June 10, the Federal Council decided to approve new EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus, reads a press release on the website of the Swiss government.

In addition, Bern decided to impose financial sanctions and a ban on entry into the country for another 100 people.