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.
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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.
Switzerland donates rescue equipment to Ukraine’s emergency services
The package includes 30 debris-clearing machines and 30 fire pumps worth $6,47 million to support emergency services in managing war-related infrastructure destruction and civilian assistance.
Switzerland may reconsider ban on arms re-export to Ukraine
Switzerland's defense industry faces mounting pressure as arms sales decline due to re-export restrictions on weapons to Ukraine, the country's president said on 28 Oct.
Switzerland strengthens Ukraine’s demining efforts with GCS-200 vehicles
Ukraine has received heavy GCS-200 mine-clearing vehicles from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, according to the…
Swiss ambassador denies Switzerland’s support for China-Brazil “peace plan” for Ukraine
He clarified that Switzerland attended the recent China-Brazil peace meeting only as an observer.
Switzerland to provide Ukraine with about $ 1.7 bn for reconstruction projects over four years
A major Swiss financial aid program for Ukraine will include dedicated funding for humanitarian demining and support for mine-affected communities.
European nations snub Swiss weapons over Ukraine export restrictions
Switzerland's neutrality-based restrictions on re-exporting arms to Ukraine have prompted European countries, led by Germany, to avoid Swiss-made weapons, prompting Swiss debates on policy changes and defense industry future.
Switzerland backs controversial China-Brazil peace plan for Ukraine
A spokesperson for the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said that the plan offers "an alternative to the warlike speeches" of Ukraine and Russia and emphasizes a "ceasefire and political solution."
Swiss Parliament recognizes genocidal nature of 1930s famine in Ukraine
The Swiss Parliament has passed a resolution declaring the Holodomor, a man-made famine in Soviet Ukraine, as a genocidal act that claimed millions of lives.
Switzerland to provide $ 68 mn for digitalization in Ukraine – Ministry of Digital Transformation
A $68.1 million agreement with Switzerland will fuel Ukraine's digital ambitions in areas ranging from e-notary services to humanitarian demining technology.
Switzerland hosts Ukraine Mine Action Conference 2024 in Lausanne
The event gathers international experts to discuss people-focused solutions, partnerships, and technological innovations for clearing mines across nearly 25% of Ukraine's territory.
Media: Scholz calls for renewed peace effort in Ukraine
This follows Ukraine's first Peace Summit in Switzerland, where leaders outlined a framework for negotiations.
Switzerland joins latest EU sanctions against Russia
Continuing its shift from neutrality, Switzerland expanded its sanctions against Russia, adopting a portion of the 14th EU sanctions package.
No Russian assets profits for Ukraine aid, says Switzerland
In contrast, the EU has allocated €1.5 billion from frozen Russian asset profits to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts.
Swiss and Russian foreign ministers meet to discuss Ukraine’s peace summit
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis revealed he focused on Ukraine's recent Global Peace Summit in the talks with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, while Russia's account notably omitted this topic and criticized Switzerland's “neutrality” after their decision to join anti-Russian sanctions.
Ukraine Peace Summit backs 3/10 points of Ukraine’s peace formula. What’s next?
The Global Peace Summit achieved success by garnering 80 endorsements for Ukraine's peace framework, yet the Global South's support remained limited, and three signatures were later withdrawn. The next summit is expected "within months."
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Kostin says Russia commits war crime every ten minutes
Overall, Ukrainian prosecutors have registered nearly 130,000 Russian war crimes since 2022.