On 22 May 2026, the Swiss Federal Council announced the expansion of its sanctions lists against Russia and Belarus (see press release here). With this step, Switzerland has partially implemented the measures adopted by the EU under its 20th sanctions package. The corresponding amendments to the Ordinance on Measures in Connection with the Situation in Ukraine (“Ukraine Ordinance”) and the Ordinance on Measures against Belarus (“Belarus Ordinance”) entered into force on 22 May 2026. Following…
On 29 October 2025 and after more than three months, Switzerland finalized the implementation of the EU’s 18th sanctions package by updating the Ordinance on measures in connection with the situation in Ukraine (“Ukraine Ordinance”; see press release here). At the same day, the Federal Council also introduced new measures against Belarus by revising the Ordinance on measures against Belarus (“Belarus Ordinance”). These new measures (with one exception) entered into force on 30 October 2025…
Effective 25 September 2025, Poland has officially partially opened its border with Belarus. This move was announced by the Polish Prime Minister on 23 September 2025. From 25 September 2025, the road border crossing in Terespol (for personal movement) and Kukuryki (for commercial movement which is permitted exclusively for vehicles registered in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland) are open. Additionally, the rail border crossings in Terespol, Kuźnica Białostocka, Zubki Białostockie (inactive), and Siemianówka are open…
Effective 12 September 2025, Poland has officially closed all border crossings with Belarus until further notice. This move was announced by the Polish Minister of Interior Affairs on 10 September 2025, in response to the joint Russian-Belarusian military exercise “Zapad 2025”. From 12 September 2025, no commercial or person movement is possible through any of the Polish-Belarusian border crossings. The closure applies to road, rail, and pedestrian traffic, effectively sealing the border. Poland’s border policy…