Switzerland adopts fifth package of sanctions against Russia, Belarus

The Federal Council (government) of Switzerland decided on Wednesday to impose sanctions against Russia and Belarus, similar to the EU restrictions adopted last week, Report informs citing TASS that the website of the Swiss government reports.

A total of 200 people were subjected to financial sanctions and travel restrictions. Unlike the EU, the Swiss authorities did not impose restrictive measures on transport communications due to the geographical location of the country.

As specified, the restrictions approved by the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research "concern persons from the spheres of politics, industry, the media and the armed forces, as well as key oligarchs and their families".