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SECO Amends Ukraine Sanctions Ordinance

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Published February 24th, 2026
Detected March 1st, 2026
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Summary

The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has amended Annex 8 of the Ordinance on Measures Relating to the Situation in Ukraine. The amendment modifies entries for 88 individuals and 92 organizations, with measures taking effect on February 24, 2026.

What changed

The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has updated its sanctions list related to the situation in Ukraine. Specifically, Annex 8 of the relevant ordinance has been amended, modifying the entries for 88 individuals and 92 organizations. These updated measures are binding and come into force on February 24, 2026, at 11 pm.

Regulated entities, particularly those involved in international trade and finance, must review these modifications to ensure compliance with the updated sanctions list. Failure to adhere to these measures could result in penalties. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned beyond the effective date, immediate review and implementation of necessary controls are advised.

What to do next

  1. Review updated list of sanctioned individuals and organizations in Annex 8 of the Ukraine ordinance.
  2. Implement necessary compliance checks and controls based on the amended list.
  3. Ensure all transactions and activities comply with the modified sanctions regime.

Source document (simplified)

Third party communication Published on 24 February 2026

SECO: Ordinance on Measures Relating to the Situation in Ukraine

Bern, 24.02.2026 — On 23.02.2026 the Federal Department of Economic Affairs EAER has amended annex 8 to the ordinance. The entries concerning 88 individuals and 92 organizations have been modified. The measures come into force at 11 pm on 24.02.2026.

Massnahmen im Zusammenhang mit der Situation in der Ukraine




Classification

Agency
Various
Published
February 24th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Importers and exporters Financial advisers Government agencies
Geographic scope
Ukraine

Taxonomy

Primary area
Sanctions
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
International Relations Economic Policy

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