- Programme
- Moldova
- Designated
- Not published by this authority
- Legal basis
- Ordinance of 28 June 2023 on measures concerning Moldova (RS 946.231.156.5), art. 2 para. 1 (Financial sanctions) and art. 3 para. 1 (Travelban)
- Stated grounds
- Ruslan Garbalî is the Head of the “Vulcănești” territorial organisation of the “Renaștere” political party in the Republic of Moldova. He was involved in organising paid protests in anticipation of the parliamentary elections of 2025. The protests were announced by Ilan Shor, and Ruslan Garbalî had the executive role of contacting the participants and ensuring they were paid. Moreover, he participated in the launch event for the “Victory/Pobeda” political bloc, alongside Ilan Shor. By undermining the democratic political process, including by attempting to destabilise or overthrow the constitutional order, Ruslan Garbalî is supporting actions and policies which undermine and threaten democracy, the rule of law, and stability in the Republic of Moldova. He is also associated with Ilan Shor.
- Source
- Switzerland SECO Sanctions List
- Last confirmed
- 19 Oct 2026