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an unfriendly state is defending for an enemy state

An "enemy state" is defined as any state that was an enemy of a signatory state during WWII, primarily referring to Germany, Japan, Italy, and their allies. Article 53 of the UN Charter is a transitional "enemy state clause"

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Russia maintains a list of "unfriendly" countries and territories that have taken actions against Russia,
Key countries on the list
  • United States
  • European Union member states
  • United Kingdom (including Crown dependencies and overseas territories)
  • Japan
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Ukraine
  • Switzerland
  • Singapore
  • South Korea

Other countries and territories
  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Iceland
  • Liechtenstein
  • Micronesia
  • Monaco
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • San Marino
  • North Macedonia
  • Montenegro
  • Taiwan

Why the list was created
  • The list was created in response to economic sanctions and what Russia calls "unfriendly actions" against its companies and citizens, particularly after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
  • Measures include the need for government approval for corporate deals with entities from listed countries.
  • It also allows companies and citizens to pay foreign debt owed to creditors from "unfriendly" countries in rubles.
 
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