Switzerland Expands Russia Sanctions, Blacklists 41 Vessels

Overview

• The changes take effect on January 13, 2026 at 23:00 local time, the Swiss government said.
• The Federal Office for the Economy, Education and Research implemented the update on January 12 by amending Appendices 8, 14, 15b and 33 of the sanctions decree.
• The expansion names five individuals and four companies in addition to the 41 ships.
• The move tracks EU actions that recently blacklisted tankers alleged to transport Russian oil and barred them from EU ports and services, including a December addition and an October 19th package.
• Russia disputes the EU’s so‑called “shadow fleet” category and has condemned Western sanctions as unjustified.