Russian oligarchs: Swiss urged to crack down on Russian oligarchs

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki says he’s encouraging Switzerland to take bolder steps in reducing off Russian oligarchs who help Russian leaders from the billions of US {dollars} they’ve in Swiss banks or in enterprise there. Morawiecki spoke Monday at a joint information convention with visiting Swiss President Ignazio Cassis. They held talks in regards to the scenario in Ukraine, which was invaded by Russian troops February 24.

Morawiecki famous that Russia’s richest businessmen have deposited billions of US {dollars} in Swiss banks, have been doing enterprise there and had different property.

He mentioned the property may very well be used to assist Ukraine rebuild from the warfare’s destruction.

Cassis famous that Switzerland has joined the European Union’s sanctions on Russia and has additionally has frozen the financial institution accounts and enterprise of Russian oligarchs who’re on the EU sanctions lists and in addition of some others.

Poland’s authorities is engaged on amendments to the structure that will permit for the seizure of Russia’s property in Poland.