The Swiss Confederation has expanded its sanctions lists against Russia, adding 23 individuals and entities.
According to Ukrinform, the announcement was published on the Swiss government’s website on Tuesday, June 16.
On June 15, 2026, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) added 16 individuals and seven organizations to the existing sanctions lists.
The restrictive measures entered into force at 23:00 on June 16, 2026.
According to the statement, those sanctioned include so-called heads of youth affairs departments in Sevastopol and other Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, as well as educators and leaders of children's organizations involved in ideological “re-education” programs targeting Ukrainian children.
