Switzerland Implements EU’s 21st Sanctions Package on Russia and Belarus
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Switzerland adopted measures from the EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, with sanctions-list changes taking effect on 4 November 2026.
The Federal Council made its decision on 4 November. The Swiss Department of Economic Affairs had expanded and amended the lists on 3 November; the list changes took effect at 11 p.m. on 4 November, while sectoral measures took effect on 5 November.
The update added 254 individuals, companies and entities to asset-freeze and economic-resources restrictions. It also removed six individuals and one company from the list. Listed individuals are subject to entry and transit bans in Switzerland.
Why it matters
- Relevant firms should check the updated Swiss lists and review screening controls against the changes.
- The measures combine list-based restrictions with sectoral measures, which have a separate effective date.
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