Outgoing Army Chief: Switzerland 'Has Gone Back to Sleep' on Defence

• Departing Swiss army chief Thomas Süssli warns that the country has lost its sense of urgency for defence since the 2022 Ukraine invasion.
• Süssli believes the army's capacity to respond to threats needs to be further strengthened.
• During his six-year tenure, Süssli noted a positive 'change of culture' and increased visibility for the army.
• Süssli expressed regret that the army has 'not done enough to explain' its needs and the necessity of stronger defence.
• The outgoing chief continues to see Russia as a threat that aims to divide the West.

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