Summary
The Department of Economy, Education and Research (WBF) updated the annexes of the ordinance on measures regarding the Ukraine situation on January 12, 2026. The adjustments include the addition of 5 natural persons, 4 organizations and 41 ships to the sanctions lists. Additionally, technical corrections were made to 7 existing entries. The new measures enter into force on January 13, 2026 at 23:00.
Persons & Institutions
Topics
- Sanctions measures related to the Ukraine situation
- Ordinance adjustments
- Persons and organizations lists
- Ship registry
Detailed Summary
The SECO has, on behalf of the WBF, carried out an update of the ordinance on measures related to the situation in Ukraine. This adjustment affects several annexes of the existing ordinance (Annexes 8, 14, 15b and 33).
The measure includes the addition of a total of 50 entries: 5 natural persons, 4 organizations and 41 ships were added to the corresponding sanctions lists. In parallel, technical corrections were made to 7 already existing entries to ensure data accuracy.
The new measures enter into force precisely on January 13, 2026 at 23:00 Swiss time.
Key Points
- 50 new entries added to sanctions lists (5 persons, 4 organizations, 41 ships)
- 7 technical corrections made to existing entries
- Four annexes of the ordinance affected (8, 14, 15b, 33)
- Entry into force: January 13, 2026, 23:00
- Measures taken in the context of the Ukraine situation
Stakeholders & Affected Parties
| Affected Parties | Impact |
|---|---|
| Newly sanctioned persons & organizations | Asset freeze, trade restrictions |
| Ship operators (41 ships) | Port bans, transport restrictions |
| Swiss economy | Compliance requirements, verification obligations |
| Financial institutions | Enhanced due diligence requirements |
Opportunities & Risks
| Opportunities | Risks |
|---|---|
| Strengthened international coordination on sanctions | Complex compliance requirements for businesses |
| Increased transparency in sanctions lists | Potential economic impact on affected sectors |
| Technical improvement in data quality | Administrative burden for verification and implementation |
Relevance for Action
Relevant for decision-makers:
- Companies must update their compliance systems immediately
- Financial institutions should adapt their screening processes
- Shipping companies must check affected ships
- Conduct regular reviews of updated lists
Quality Assurance & Fact-Checking
- [x] Central statements and figures verified
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- [x] Dates and times verified
- [x] No unverified data included
Source Directory
Primary Source:
SECO: Ordinance on Measures Related to the Situation in Ukraine – https://www.news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/Y_NNG3zsot9-eNzGLsiXN
Verification Status: ✓ Facts checked on January 13, 2026
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