The government of Montenegro adopted Friday sanctions against Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine.
The development was confirmed by the deputy prime minister Dritan Abazovic on Twitter.
š²šŖ @MeGovernment has adopted restrictive measures in response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukrainešŗš¦.
Thankful to all the ministers for their cooperation. @EUCouncil@ZelenskyyUa @jensstoltenberg @NATO @EUAmbME @USAmbMNE pic.twitter.com/OOxnMAa86x
— Dr Dritan Abazovic (@DritanAbazovic) April 8, 2022
The measures include freezing the assets and economic resources of several Russian individuals and companies operating in Montenegro, as well as a ban on Russian state-controlled media broadcasters.
The US Ambassador to Podgorica, Judy Rising Reinke, commended the governmentās decision in a status shared on Twitter.
Bravo! Important to see #FriendPartnerAlly š²šŖ join EU sanctions, which are designed to undercut š·šŗās ability to fund its inhumane, unjustified, and unprovoked war on the people of šŗš¦. #UnitedWithUkraine #WeAreNATOā https://t.co/EbZCmq4nP8
— Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke (@USAmbMNE) April 8, 2022
