We will impose financial measures targeted at designated Russian banks, entities and activities in Russia, and fund-raising activities benefiting the Russian government. In this regard, we will impose a ban on the transfer to Russia of: (a) all items in the Military Goods List and (b) all items in the “Electronics”, “Computers”, and “Telecommunications and Information Security” categories of the Dual-Use Goods List of the Strategic Goods (Control) Order 2021.

We will impose export controls on items that can be directly used as weapons to inflict harm on or to subjugate the Ukrainians, as well as items that can contribute to offensive cyber operations. These sanctions and restrictions aim to constrain Russia’s capacity to conduct war against Ukraine and undermine its sovereignty. Since the UNSC resolution to condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine failed to pass due to Russia’s veto, and given the unprecedented gravity of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs has announced in his Ministerial Statement to Parliament on the situation in Ukraine and its implications on 28 February 2022, that we will act in concert with many other like-minded countries to impose appropriate sanctions and restrictions against Russia. This is why Singapore has strongly condemned Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine. For a small state like Singapore, this is not a theoretical principle, but a dangerous precedent. While we continue to value good relations with Russia and the Russian people, we cannot accept the Russian government’s violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of another sovereign state. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine contravenes the UN Charter and is a clear and gross violation of international law. Singapore takes any violation of these core principles seriously, as they are fundamental to the survival of Singapore, a small state. The sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity of all countries, big and small, must be respected. Singapore is a consistent and staunch supporter of international law and the principles enshrined in the United Nations (UN) Charter.

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Foreign Service Officer (Political and Economic).

Foreign Service Officer (Functional and Corporate).

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