The Swiss government said on Wednesday that people in occupied regions who switch to Russian citizenship will not be welcome in the Alpine state.
Russia has illegally annexed parts of Ukraine and Georgia, declaring them breakaway states and offering Russian passports to occupants.
“The EU sees this as a violation of international law and the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of the two countries [Ukraine and Georgia],” the Swiss government stated.
The European Union decided not to accept travel documents from such new Russian citizens on December 8. Switzerland has now decided to follow suit.
People living in these areas who were already Russian citizens will not be affected and other exceptions may be made, such as minors.
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Swisscom finalises financing for Vodafone Italia takeover
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Switzerland commits CHF50 million to combat rural poverty worldwide
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