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Switzerland is main hub for Russian spies, says Swiss intelligence service
The Swiss Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) says Switzerland is the main coordinating center for Russian intelligence operations, as…
Swiss lawmakers back using Russian assets for Ukraine reparations
Switzerland, known for its banking industry and neutrality, is considering using more than $8 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine reparations.
Switzerland aligns with EU’s 13th sanctions package against Russia
Switzerland's latest sanctions include a ban on the export of drone components to Russia, as part of efforts to curb its military capabilities.
Switzerland bans import of Russian diamonds
Yet Switzerland still refuses sending arms to Ukraine, citing neutrality.
Swissinfo: Russia launches cyberattack on Switzerland after visit of Zelenskyy to Davos
On 17 January, Russia launched a cyberattack on Swiss federal government websites, according to Swissinfo. Later, the hacker…
Zelenskyy meets with global leaders and investors at Davos, calls for confiscation of Russian assets
In a busy day at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia, discussed Ukraine's security and economic prospects, and said that reducing support for Ukraine would only prolong the war.
Switzerland to allocate over $1.7 billion for Ukraine’s 2025-2028 recovery efforts
Additionally, Amherd and Zelenskyy discussed issues related to humanitarian demining in Ukraine and food security, which is affected by Russia’s ongoing sea blockade of Ukraine’s ports.
Switzerland to host Global Peace Summit
"I am grateful to Mrs. President and her team for the agreement that our teams will start preparations for the Global Peace Summit at the level of leaders in Switzerland starting tomorrow," Zelenskyy said.
Davos communique sets stage for global cooperation on Ukraine Peace Formula
"The task of the world community shall not only be to end the war, but also to overcome the consequences of all those crises that were caused by it throughout the world," the communiqué reads.
Zelenskyy and his team will never accept freezing the war, says Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office
Ukraine does not need frozen conflicts, Ukraine needs a just peace, said Andriy Yermak.
Russia and China must join Ukrainian ‘peace formula’ talks – Swiss Foreign Minister
The 4th Peace Summit on the Ukrainian "peace formula" was held in Davos, Switzerland. There were no representatives from Russia or China present.
Switzerland announces $13 million in winter aid for Ukraine
Swiss support includes contributions to the UN's Ukraine Humanitarian Fund winter aid program and repairs to energy infrastructure.
Reuters: Switzerland freezes Russian assets worth $8.8 billion
The asset freeze now includes an additional 300 Russian individuals and 100 companies sanctioned by Switzerland over the past year.
Switzerland pledges comprehensive support to Ukraine for missing persons identification
Swiss officials offered aid to boost Interior Ministry units' abilities to find and identify bodies of the missing, including providing forensic equipment.
Report: Switzerland hosts 80 of Russia’s 400 spies across Europe
According to a Swiss intelligence report, Switzerland's neutral stance on the Ukraine war turned it into a hub for Russian spies in Europe.
Switzerland pledges some USD 109 million for demining efforts in Ukraine
Switzerland bolsters its involvement in Ukraine's humanitarian mine action, granting CHF 100 million to fund demining operations and train local deminers.
Switzerland tightens sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with drones used against Ukraine
The Swiss government aligns Iran sanctions with EU, targeting exports of drone components and enabling restrictions against Iran's drone program actors and entities.
Guardian: Ukraine ready to strike at drone production sites in Russia, Iran and Syria
Kyiv called on the allies to provide long-range missiles to stop the production of drones containing Western components.
Almost 100 Leopard 1s stored in the open in Italy as Switzerland blocked their transfer to Ukraine
A Swiss public broadcaster published the first photos of about 100 Swiss-owned tanks that were to be sold to Germany for the transfer to Ukraine, but Switzerland's government rejected the sale.
Switzerland to follow EU restrictions on passports issued in occupied territories of Ukraine, Georgia
The Swiss authorities have announced Switzerland will no longer accept passports issued in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine…