Published 1 year ago

Swiss President Defends Neutrality, Ukraine Arms Ban

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Switzerland bars re-export of Swiss weaponry to nations at war. The issue of the country's long tradition of neutrality has been under debate since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine just over a year ago. Berlin requested in late February that German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall be permitted to acquire old Swiss Leopard tanks.

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Times of India

Ukraine: Swiss president defends neutrality, Ukraine arms ban

Europe News: GENEVA: Swiss neutrality is more important than ever, President Alain Berset said in an interview published Sunday, defending the controversial ban on.

1 year ago·India

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News18 India

Swiss President Defends Neutrality, Ukraine Arms Ban

While the wealthy Alpine country, which is not a member of the European Union, has followed the bloc's lead on sanctions targeting Moscow, it has so far shown less flexibility on its military neutrality

1 year ago·India

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Reuters

Swiss government refuses re-export of arms to Ukraine

Switzerland's government said on Friday it will not change its long-standing policy banning the transfer of Swiss-made arms to a third country despite growing pressure from European nations to export them to Ukraine.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Straits Times

Swiss President opposes arms exports to Ukraine, citing neutrality

“It’s not possible to make exception to the legal framework," said Mr Berset. Read more at straitstimes.com.

1 year ago·Singapore

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VOA News

Swiss President Defends Neutrality, Ukraine Arms Ban

Swiss neutrality is more important than ever, President Alain Berset said in an interview published Sunday, defending the controversial ban on transferring Swiss-made arms to Ukraine. "Swiss weapons must not be used in wars," he told the NZZ am Sonntag weekly. The long tradition of neutrality has been hotly debated since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. While the wealthy Alpine country, which is not a member of the Europ…

1 year ago·United States

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