Which sanctions have been adopted against Russia?

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Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks at the lectern in the Bundestag.

First government statement  “Responsibility for Germany”

Strengthening Europe, expanding Germany's defence capabilities, boosting economic growth and ensuring an orderly migration policy were the focal points of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first government statement in the German Bundestag.

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International sanctions Which sanctions have been adopted against Russia?

Germany and its international allies decided on Saturday to exclude Russian banks from the SWIFT system. The 27 EU heads of state and government met for a six-hour crisis summit on Friday. They agreed on a comprehensive package of sanctions against Russia in response to its attack on Ukraine.