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Polish president OKs Russia sanctions bill

15.04.2022 09:30
Poland’s president has greenlighted a bill to freeze the assets of people and businesses supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Polish President Andrzej Duda.
Polish President Andrzej Duda.Photo: KPRP/Jakub Szymczuk

President Andrzej Duda signed the legislation into effect after it was fast-tracked through parliament and overwhelmingly approved by both houses of the country's bicameral legislature, state news agency PAP reported.

Under the law, Poland will embargo Russian coal imports and freeze the assets of individuals, companies and institutions supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to officials.

The law includes a ban on the use and dissemination of symbols supporting Russia’s aggression against Poland’s eastern neighbour, the PAP news agency reported.

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Source: IAR, PAP