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Switzerland to limit protection status for Ukrainians from seven western oblasts
The Swiss Federal Council will begin treating Ukrainian refugees differently based on which region they fled, implementing a parliamentary demand to distinguish between areas where return is "reasonable" and those where it is not
“Putin is laughing at West”: Ukraine traces 102,000 foreign components in Russian weapons after biggest strike of war on Lviv
Zelenskyy revealed that Russia’s 5 October attack relied on thousands of imported electronics for missiles and drones, demonstrating how international supply chains are exploited for war.
Russian Iskander missile that hit Ukraine’s Cabinet days ago may contain US, UK, Japanese parts
A presidential adviser says the weapon had over 30 foreign components despite sanctions.
Switzerland slashes Russian oil price cap to $ 47.6 in new EU sanctions package
Switzerland cut the price ceiling on Russian oil to $47.6 per barrel and banned 105 third-country vessels as part of the EU's 18th sanctions package.
WP: Ukraine gets three US-made Patriot systems that can stop Russian ballistic missiles under new deal
From the ruins of Dnipro to the burning skyline of Odesa, Russia’s war leaves no region untouched.
Europol dismantles pro-Russian cyber army flooding Ukraine and its allies with attacks
A coordinated crackdown wiped out over 100 systems tied to Kremlin-backed NoName057(16) hackers.
Switzerland’s Patriot air defense systems delivery delayed by US — Ukraine’s urgent need takes priority amid rising civilian deaths
Switzerland’s planned deliveries between 2026-28 are pushed back while Ukraine faces intensifying Russian aerial terror.
Europe launches new €500 million flagship fund for Ukraine after Russian attacks
Reconstruction won’t wait for the war to end.
Switzerland approves draft bilateral agreement with Ukraine on reconstruction
Switzerland has approved a mechanism allowing its private companies to access $620 mn in government funding for Ukraine reconstruction projects, with the legal framework set for signing in Rome next month.
Swiss clear Leopard 1 tank sale to Germany, unless reexported to Ukraine
It's unclear if Berlin even needs them under this condition.
“Classic Russian spy tactics” turn victims of Putin’s war into weapons against their own allies
Moscow offers cash and blackmails families.
Ukraine advances to Eurovision 2025 final with song symbolizing resilience and inner light
Ziferblat's performance metaphor of discovering inner strength earned Ukraine a place among the 26 finalists at Eurovision Song Contest.
Swiss military could deploy 200 troops to Ukraine, commander says
Switzerland's armed forces could contribute troops to a future Ukraine peacekeeping mission pending government approval, the military chief said.
Switzerland commits $ 5.5 billion to Ukraine’s long-term reconstruction
Switzerland will provide $1.7 billion for Ukraine's reconstruction between 2025 and 2028, focusing on economic recovery and public services.
Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Russia covertly attempts to procure Swiss machines for precision weapons
Western states are exerting pressure on the countries involved, as every missile that is milled for Russia with the help of a Western machine could one day also hit NATO territory.
Putin to return “with 10 times larger army” without security guarantees, Zelenskyy says at Davos
Zelenskyy warns Davos that Russia's military presence in Ukraine has already tripled to 608,000 troops since 2022.
Switzerland invests $250 million in nuclear shelter upgrades as Ukraine war spurs safety concerns
Swiss officials acknowledge Europe's diminished stability as they modernize Cold War-era nuclear shelters to protect nine million residents.
Swiss ammo ends up in Ukraine, prompting export ban on Polish company
The Swiss government has suspended exports to a Polish company after finding that 645,000 Swiss-made rounds were diverted to Ukraine, breaching the country’s strict laws on military exports.
Reuters: Swiss bank UBS faces US sanctions inquiry over Russian clients
US sanctions agency OFAC is investigating Russian accounts UBS inherited from Credit Suisse, with UBS isolating suspect funds to avoid penalties.