The division into eastern, western and neutral blocks is based on how countries voted on the 7 April 2022 United Nations General Assembly Resolution concerning the suspension of the rights of membership of the Russian Federation in the Human Rights Council. 11. International Relations Committee Work stream on Open Strategic Autonomy (2023), op. cit. 12.
In addition, the Government is guaranteeing 80 per cent of each loan under the expanded scheme (up from 50 per cent). Support has also been provided by the private sector. Landlords allowed for more flexible rent arrangements and banks offered to defer loan payments.