{
  "id": 686346,
  "title": "Switzerland Expands Sanctions Against Russia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/switzerland-expands-sanctions-against-russia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/switzerland-expands-sanctions-against-russia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Switzerland has broadened its sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to reports by UATV English. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) added nine individuals and 45 organizations to its sanctions list, as per Switzerland's ordinance on measures related to the situation in Ukraine. This update also revised information on 11 previously sanctioned individuals and companies. The new sanctions came into effect at 11 p.m. local time on August 11. Notable entities on the expanded list include key players from Russia's industrial and defense sectors, such as Rostec Executive Director Oleg Evtushenko, former head of United Shipbuilding Corporation Alexey Rakhmanov, and businessman Tahir Garaev. This move follows a string of sanctions imposed by Western nations against Russia. The European Union enacted its 21st package of sanctions on July 23, targeting Russia's energy and financial sectors, as well as cryptocurrency services. Additionally, the United Kingdom introduced more sanctions on August 6, focusing on LNG tankers and Russian banks.",
  "summary": "Switzerland has expanded its sanctions against Russia over its war against Ukraine, adding nine individuals and 45 organizations to its sanctions list, UATV English reports. The measures were introduced by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) under Switzerland's ordinance on measures related to the situation in Ukraine. The changes also update information on 11 individuals and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}