War in Ukraine
All the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how it impacts Switzerland.
Swiss would grant Putin 'immunity' for peace talks
Switzerland would grant Russian President Vladimir Putin immunity if he came to the country for talks on peace in Ukraine, despite the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant.
Switzerland holds more than $8 billion of Russian central bank assets
The value of Russian assets frozen in Switzerland since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has risen by nearly $2 billion in the past year to over $8 billion, the government said Tuesday.
Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription
Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow's war against Ukraine, European countries are debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defences in the face of Russian aggression.
Are Europe's ties with United States set to worsen?
Relations between the United States and Europe have historically had their ups and downs, but a storm has now blown up as a result of Washington's recent strategic shift. Will it blow through or get more intense?
Swiss could send 200 troops for Ukraine truce: army
Switzerland could send 200 peacekeeping soldiers to Ukraine in the event of a truce, the head of the country's armed forces told the Blick newspaper in an interview published Sunday.
Will Europe match words with actions after being sidelined by Trump?
European leaders have been left in shock after the US sidelined them in its bid to bring peace to Ukraine and suggested it would no longer guarantee the continent's security, but will they now take action?
Europe's security is at a 'turning point', EU leader warns
Europe's security is at a turning point, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, as she arrived in Paris for an emergency meeting to address the US's shock policy shift on the war in Ukraine.
US worried Swiss leaving loophole in Russia sanctions
The US ambassador to Switzerland criticised the Alpine country's latest sanctions on Russia, saying he was disappointed by a "loophole" which could see them circumvented, newspapers reported Friday.
'Neutrality must be revised': Swiss urged to be closer to Nato
Switzerland should consider a more flexible approach to its military neutrality and seek closer defence cooperation with NATO and the European Union, a major security commission concluded Thursday.
Swiss pull out the stops for Ukraine summit security
Switzerland is undertaking a major security operation around this weekend's summit on Ukraine, aiming to ward off not only physical threats but also cyberattacks and misinformation.
REVEALED: Four things to know about the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock
The eyes of the world will be turned towards Bürgenstock, a cliffside resort overlooking Lake Lucerne, when Switzerland hosts a peace summit there on Saturday and Sunday.
Swiss government hit by cyberattack ahead of Ukraine peace summit
The Swiss government said Thursday that its websites had been hit by a wave of cyberattacks ahead of Switzerland hosting this weekend's summit on peace in Ukraine.
Switzerland to host Ukraine peace conference without Russian involvement
The Swiss government on Wednesday announced that it would host a high-level peace conference for Ukraine in mid-June, but said Russia would not attend.
Swiss consider using Russian assets for Ukraine reparations
Swiss lawmakers have narrowly backed moves towards allowing the use of frozen Russian state assets to fund war reparations in Ukraine.
Swiss agree to Zelensky's request to host Ukraine peace summit
Switzerland agreed Monday to a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to host a peace summit of world leaders on ending Russia's full-scale invasion -- but without inviting Moscow.
Switzerland agrees to send Ukraine dozens of... old trams
Switzerland as a neutral country will not send arms to Ukraine, but its government said on Friday that dozens of retired trams from Bern and Zurich would be sent to the war-torn country.
Switzerland mulls ending special visa for Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainians who fled to Switzerland after Russia invaded their country in February 2022 received the temporary ‘S permit’ visa. Now its future is in question.
OPINION: A winter energy crunch in Europe looks a distinct possibility
Last winter passed without major gas shortages, thanks to EU-wide actions - but the problem is far from solved for the winters to come, warns global energy specialist Professor Michael Bradshaw.
Austria and Switzerland join German-led air defence project
Austria and Switzerland have officially joined the air defence initiative known as "European Sky Shield," initiated by Germany, in response to the changing security situation in Europe.
Neutral Switzerland ready to join Germany's Sky Shield plan
Switzerland, known for its military neutrality, announced Tuesday its intention to join Germany's European Sky Shield project, which was launched last year in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Switzerland refuses to transfer tanks to Ukraine
Switzerland again refused to transfer arms to Ukraine on Wednesday, this time rejecting the export of almost 100 Leopard 1 tanks belonging to state arms company RUAG.
Switzerland is 'magnet for Russian and Chinese spies'
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has made Switzerland -- home to several international organisations -- a hub for Russian and Chinese espionage, the Swiss intelligence service said Monday.
'Vital' that Switzerland allows arms transfers to Ukraine, says Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Swiss parliament Thursday that it was "vital" for it to allow the transfer of Swiss-made arms to his war-shattered country.