Switzerland Has Joined The EU's 20th Round Of Sanctions Against Russia

• 19.08.2026, 21:09

Bern has approved the imposition of a number of restrictions on Russia's energy, financial, and trade sectors.

The Swiss government has approved the imposition of a number of restrictions targeting Russia’s energy, financial, and trade sectors, as provided for in the European Union’s 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions. This was reported by the press service of the country’s Federal Assembly. The decision takes effect on August 20.

Switzerland will ban the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Russia by tankers and icebreakers. The sale of tankers to Russia will also be prohibited.

For the first time, Bern will ban the export of sensitive goods to Kyrgyzstan. Imports and exports related to Swiss goods that benefit Russia will also be banned. The country’s government calls these measures tools to prevent the circumvention of sanctions.

In addition, the Swiss Federal Assembly will ban the use of Russian platforms for cryptocurrency transfers. This measure is intended to prevent Russia from using alternative payment methods to circumvent sanctions. Support for the development of certain Russian cryptocurrencies, such as the digital ruble, is also prohibited, according to a press release.

The European Union adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia on April 23. It included 58 legal entities and individuals linked to the Russian military-industrial complex, as well as more than 60 companies, including some from China and the UAE. Bern joined most of these sanctions at the end of May, expanding the restrictions to include 115 individuals linked to Russia’s energy and military-industrial sectors.