Singapore announced sanctions against Russia that include four banks and an export ban on electronics, computers and military items, in a rare move by the Asian financial hub in response to what it said was Moscow’s “dangerous precedent” in Ukraine.
“For a small state like Singapore, this is not a theoretical principle, but a dangerous precedent. This is why Singapore has strongly condemned Russia’s unprovoked attack.”
The restrictions bar Singapore’s financial institutions from entering into transactions with VTB Bank Public Joint Stock Company, The Corporation Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs Vnesheconombank, Promsvyazbank Public Joint Stock Company and Bank Rossiya. The measures also cover cryptocurrencies.
Financial institutions are also barred from entering into transactions and providing services that facilitate fundraising for Russia’s government, central bank or entities under their control.A statement on Thursday by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations , of which Singapore is a member, called for a ceasefire in the Ukraine crisis, but made no mention of Russia’s involvement.
Asked by Reuters about its exposure to Russia, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC reiterated the new measures, which it said would also apply to the government’s funds managed by GIC. “GIC continues to assess the Russian-Ukrainian situation and will ensure compliance,” it said in an emailed response.
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