GENEVA, Feb 26, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Switzerland's government on Wednesday announced that the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas would soon be completely banned, as the Alpine nation aligns itself with the latest round of EU sanctions. "From 25 April, a complete ban on the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) will apply in Switzerland," the government said in a statement. It added though that in the case of pre-existing long-term supply contracts, a transition period would apply until the end of the year. Non-EU member Switzerland has since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago matched the bloc's economic sanctions on Russia. Among other measures decided Wednesday was tightening restrictions on Russian diplomats accredited in the EU, who will now need to give advance notice if they transit through or enter Switzerland.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 26, 2026 07:02 UTC