Ukraine
Switzerland condemns deadly Russian strike on Ukrainian buses
Switzerland has condemned a Russian strike on civilian buses near Kramatorsk that reportedly killed at least 30 people.
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migration
Swiss lawmakers back easier labour-market access for migrants
The House of Representatives has backed measures to make it easier for people with protection status S and Switzerland-trained third-country nationals to change canton or obtain work-related residence permits.
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Swiss foreign policy
Switzerland keeps diplomatic channels open in Iran and Ukraine conflicts
Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis says Switzerland will continue offering diplomatic channels in stalled conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine. He stressed that Bern can facilitate dialogue but lacks the power of major states to impose settlements.
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Ukraine
Switzerland seeks to bring Russia-Ukraine peace talks back on track
Switzerland says it is working to revive diplomatic contacts between Russia and Ukraine and could again serve as a venue for negotiations. Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis describes the effort as patient, confidential diplomacy after recent Swiss contacts with Kyiv and Moscow.
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Ukraine
Four years after Ukrainian children evacuated from Mariupol arrived in Switzerland, some are confronting the possibility of returning to a country still at war. Their experiences offer a human-focused account of long-term exile, care arrangements and the uncertain future facing displaced children.
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Ukraine
Canton Vaud has moved to withdraw emergency assistance from roughly 40 Ukrainians whose applications for S permits were rejected. Several decisions have been appealed, while aid organisations and political parties have condemned the measure and questioned how vulnerable people will be supported during the legal process.
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International Relations
Switzerland has officially joined an international coalition focused on the return of thousands of Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia. This article examines Switzerland's diplomatic role and the challenges faced by the international effort to reunite families affected by the war.
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Foreign Policy
The Swiss parliament has approved a bilateral agreement enabling Swiss companies to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine. The framework allows for 'tied aid', where funds are paid directly to Swiss firms for projects, a measure intended to promote private sector involvement while controlling for corruption risks.
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Foreign Policy
In a significant foreign policy development, Switzerland has announced its intention to join an agreement to establish a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, a move praised by Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset.
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Foreign Policy
Moving from observer to full member, Switzerland has officially joined the international coalition led by Ukraine and Canada for the return of children abducted by Russia, marking a significant step in its foreign policy engagement.
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Politics
A majority of Swiss citizens, including those on the political right, are against further cuts to development aid, according to a recent survey by ETH Zurich. The poll indicates strong public sentiment for maintaining or increasing aid, even if it means not redirecting funds to support Ukraine.
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Foreign Policy
As part of its humanitarian aid efforts, Switzerland has delivered the first shipment of diesel generators to Kyiv to help stabilize Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The report covers the logistics of the aid package and Switzerland's ongoing support for Ukraine.
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Neutrality
In a dual policy move reflecting its complex neutrality stance, Switzerland will adopt the EU's ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports while also moving to legally enshrine trade restrictions on goods being exported to Ukraine that could be used in the conflict.
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Neutrality
The Swiss government is considering enshrining into law its emergency powers to restrict the export of goods to Ukraine that could be used in the conflict. While Switzerland has adopted EU sanctions against Russia, it has also restricted trade with Ukraine to ensure its neutrality, a policy the Federal Council now seeks to formalize.
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Foreign Policy
Aligning with the European Union's 19th sanctions package, Switzerland will impose a complete ban on the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from April 25, 2026, aiming to reduce Russia's revenues from fossil fuels.
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Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the next round of negotiations on the war in Ukraine will again take place in Switzerland, underlining the country's continuing role as a key neutral ground for international diplomacy.
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Foreign Policy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that a new round of peace negotiations concerning the war in Ukraine will be held in Switzerland, underscoring the nation's continuing role as a central hub for international diplomacy.
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Ukraine
Two operational fire engines from Canton Zurich have been donated to a Ukrainian aid organization to support vital infrastructure in the country's eastern regions. The vehicles, while no longer meeting Swiss standards, are urgently needed to help crews on the ground.
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Refugees
In a landmark verdict, the Federal Administrative Court has set a legal precedent by ruling that Ukrainian refugees who had already been granted temporary protection in an EU or EFTA country are not permitted to stay in Switzerland.
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Geneva
The Kremlin has announced that Geneva will be the site for the next round of tripartite negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine, scheduled for February 17-18, reinforcing Switzerland's role as a key diplomatic hub.
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