Traditionally neutral, Switzerland adopts EU sanctions against Russia.
"Switzerland reaffirms its solidarity with Ukraine and its people," the Federal Council said in a statement.
247, with Reuters - Traditionally neutral Switzerland will adopt European Union sanctions against Russians involved in Russian military action in Ukraine and freeze their assets, the government said on Monday, in a sharp departure from the country's traditions.
"In view of Russia's continued military intervention in Ukraine, the Federal Council decided on February 28 to adopt the sanctions packages imposed by the EU on February 23 and 25," the government said in a statement.
Switzerland also imposed financial sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, effective immediately.
"Switzerland reaffirms its solidarity with Ukraine and its people; it will deliver emergency supplies to people who have fled to Poland," the government said, renewing its offer to mediate the dispute.
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