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Switzerland is amplifying its efforts in Ukraine's rebuilding and international peace initiatives. It has doubled funding for companies engaged in Ukrainian restoration, showing its dedication to Ukraine's development. Additionally, the Swiss government plans to allocate 1.5 billion francs for Ukraine's recovery between 2025 and 2028. As a neutral nation, Switzerland is also playing a significant role in diplomatic efforts, hosting the Global Peace Summit and participating in multiple EU sanctions against Russia. These efforts underscore Switzerland's commitment to fostering peace and stability in the region while upholding international cooperation principles.

What is Switzerland's financial commitment to Ukraine's reconstruction?

Switzerland has committed to providing substantial financial aid to Ukraine, including a pledge of 1.5 billion francs from 2025 to 2028 for reconstruction and development. It also supports local companies with an additional 100 million francs for rebuilding efforts.

How is Switzerland participating in the peace process for Ukraine?

Switzerland is actively participating in peace efforts by hosting the Global Peace Summit, where international leaders discuss strategies for ending the conflict. It aims to act as a mediator and foster dialogue between conflicting parties.

Why is Switzerland joining EU sanctions against Russia?

Switzerland joins EU sanctions against Russia to align with international efforts in applying pressure on Russia to seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine and to uphold global security and justice principles.

What role does Switzerland play in humanitarian demining in Ukraine?

Switzerland plans to host an international conference on humanitarian demining in Geneva, focusing on addressing the issue of landmines and unexploded ordnance in Ukraine, which significantly threaten civilian safety and hinder reconstruction efforts.

Has Switzerland taken any action regarding Russian assets in the country?

Yes, the Swiss Parliament supports a proposal to use frozen Russian assets to finance war reparations in Ukraine. This decision aims to hold Russia accountable for the damages caused by its military actions.

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Switzerland Switzerland joins EU sanctions against eight Russian media outlets The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs has joined the EU sanctions against eight Russian media outlets. The restrictions will come into force on Wednesday, April 23. 467 1 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia sanctions against russian media

Switzerland Switzerland doubles funding for competition for companies working on projects to rebuild Ukraine – media The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has increased funding for a call for proposals for Swiss companies in Ukraine to 100 million francs (about $113.5 million). 527 2 Previously in trend: Restoration of Ukraine

US and Russia met secretly in Switzerland US and Russia secretly met in Switzerland to discuss war - Reuters Representatives of Russia and the United States have been secretly meeting in Switzerland to informally discuss the war in Ukraine in recent months, including last week. 8 713 62 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Switzerland Switzerland to allocate almost EUR 1.6 billion for Ukraine’s reconstruction On Wednesday, 12 February, the Swiss government approved a CHF 1.5 billion (EUR 1.58 billion) aid programme for Ukraine. The funds will be used for the restoration and development of Ukraine for the period 2025-2028. 436 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Swiss volunteer fighter killed in the war in Ukraine First volunteer fighter from Switzerland killed in war in Ukraine For the first time since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a Swiss volunteer fighter was killed. 2 947 10

Switzerland Switzerland allocates $55 million to restore Ukraine through projects of its companies, - Svyrydenko Ukraine and Switzerland have signed a memorandum of understanding under which the Swiss government will provide $55 million to finance reconstruction projects in Ukraine through local companies. 630 1 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine

Switzerland joins EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus Switzerland joins 15th package of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus Switzerland has decided to join the 15th EU sanctions package, which was approved on December 16, 2024. 480 0 Previously in trend: War

Техніка від Швейцарії для ДСНС Swiss government donates loaders and fire-fighting pumps to Ukrainian rescuers. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Swiss government has provided the State Emergency Service of Ukraine with 24 Liebherr all-wheel drive wheel loaders with Liebherr buckets and 30 trailer-mounted firefighter pumps as part of a Memorandum of Cooperation. 1 976 1

Швейцарія депортувала українців вперше з лютого 2022 року  Switzerland deports three Ukrainians for first time since beginning of full-scale invasion Three Ukrainian citizens were deported from Switzerland for criminal offenses. This is the first such case since the beginning of the full-scale war. 8 339 8

Президентка Швейцарії Амгерд пропонує зняти заборону на реекспорт зброї в Україну Swiss President Amgerd proposes to lift ban on arms re-export to Ukraine Swiss President Viola Amgerd has called for a review of the ban on the re-export of Swiss weapons from another country to Ukraine. 1 593 5

швейцарія Switzerland has spent 2.5 billion francs to support refugees from Ukraine Over the past two and a half years, Switzerland has spent 2.5 billion Swiss francs (about $3 billion) to support Ukrainian refugees. 1 539 16 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Швейцарія Switzerland supports China and Brazil’s "peace initiative" to end war in Ukraine - Foreign Ministry Switzerland has declared its support for the so-called "peace initiative" of China and Brazil regarding the war in Ukraine, despite the fact that it does not refer to the UN Charter and does not directly mention the territorial integrity of Ukraine. 6 438 74

Швейцарія визнала Голодомор геноцидом Swiss Parliament recognizes Holodomor as act of genocide The Swiss Parliament has recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as an act of genocide. 839 9

МЗС України засудило намір кінофестивалю у Цюриху показати фільм Росіяни на війні Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry expresses outrage over Zurich Film Festival’s intention to screen propaganda film "Russians at War" The film "Russians at War" by Russian propagandist-director Anastasia Trofimova is to be screened at the Swiss film festival Zurich Film Festival. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned this intention and expressed outrage. 1 805 22

Швейцарія приєдналася до 14 пакету санкцій ЄС проти РФ Switzerland joins part of EU sanctions against Russia The Swiss Federal Council has announced that it is joining the 14th package of sanctions against Russia. 576 1 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

глави МЗС Італії та Швейцарії Антоніо Таяні та Ігнаціо Кассіса Italy and Switzerland agree to cooperate to hold peace summit with participation of Russia Italy and Switzerland will cooperate to create conditions for the Peace Summit with the participation of Russia. 1 612 10

Швейцарія Swiss parliament wants to allow indirect arms supplies to Ukraine Ten members of the Security Policy Committee of the Swiss National Council, the lower house of parliament, have supported a proposal that would allow other countries to supply Swiss weapons to Ukraine. 1 816 9

Дипломат РФ намагався придбати зброю незадовго до Саміту миру Russian diplomat in Switzerland tried to buy weapons shortly before Global Peace Summit A few weeks before the Global Peace Summit, an employee of the Russian Embassy in Switzerland tried to buy weapons. 4 215 17

кассіс Switzerland plans to discuss the outcome of Global Peace Summit with Russia - Foreign Minister Cassis Switzerland plans to discuss with Russia the results of the Global Peace Summit, to which the aggressor country was not invited. 3 902 36

Глобальний саміт миру Joint communiqué on foundations of peace following Peace Summit in Switzerland The Office of the President of Ukraine has published a Joint Communiqué on the foundations of peace following the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, which took place on 15-16 June. 23 823 91

Володимир Зеленський і Сурангел Віппс-молодший Zelenskyy met with President of Palau, Whipps Jr.: They discussed issues of environmental security, countries established diplomatic relations. VIDEO On the sidelines of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Palau Surangel Wipps Jr. 3 241 52

Володимир Зеленський та Віола Амгерд We must prepare ground for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, - Swiss President Amgerd The Peace Summit in Switzerland is to prepare the ground for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. 4 576 60 Previously in trend: War

Швейцарія Global Peace Summit will be attended by 92 countries. 57 of them will be presented at highest level The Swiss government has announced the final list of participants in the Global Peace Summit to be held on June 15-16. More than half of the participants will be represented at the highest level. 2 330 10

Зеленський прилетів до Швейцарії на Глобальний саміт миру Zelenskyy arrives in Switzerland for Global Peace Summit President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Switzerland for the Global Peace Summit. 2 859 24

Сенат Швейцарії посилив правила надання тимчасового захисту для українців Swiss Senate changes rules for obtaining temporary protection status S for Ukrainian refugees On June 12, the Council of Cantons of Switzerland voted to amend the temporary protection status S for Ukrainians fleeing the war - now only people from the occupied territories or regions where active hostilities are ongoing can apply for it. 13 051 39

Кількість учасників мирного саміту у Швейцарії знижується 15 countries have cancelled their participation in Global Peace Summit in Switzerland - media The number of countries and organisations that have confirmed their participation in the Peace Summit has dropped from 93 to 78. 61 866 162

Глобальний саміт миру у Швейцарії Global Peace Summit: joint statement will not include call for withdrawal of Russian troops - NHK The final statement of the Global Peace Summit will not call for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from the territory of Ukraine. 7 345 81 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Росія повинна буде взяти участь у Глобальному саміті миру Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis on Peace Summit: Russian Federation will have to take part in it, only question is when Switzerland said that the Global Peace Summit is only the first step towards the peace process. 1 358 16

Кулеба та Кассіс обговорили Саміт миру Kuleba and Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis discussed Global Peace Summit The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, had a conversation with his Swiss counterpart, Ignazio Cassis. 421 4 World

Міністр оборони Німеччини Борис Пісторіус Pistorius asked Swiss President Amherd to supply Patriot to Ukraine - media Germany has taken the initiative to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence. For example, the head of the country’s Defence Ministry, Boris Pistorius, recently asked Swiss Prime Minister Viola Amherd to supply Kyiv with a Patriot air defence system. 2 097 10 World

Радник Білого дому зі стратегічних комунікацій Джон Кірбі US does not yet see China’s willingness to work for just peace in Ukraine - White House Currently, the United States does not see China, as one of the key factors of influence on Russia, being ready to accept the peace formula proposed by Ukraine. 2 458 15 World

План допомоги Україні від Швейцарії Committee of Swiss parliament approved $5.5 billion aid plan for Ukraine - mass media A Swiss parliamentary committee has voted to give Ukraine 5 billion Swiss francs ($5.5 billion) in aid as part of a broader package aimed at improving Bern’s defense capabilities. 3 194 10 World

боррель At peace summit in Switzerland, world should show how it sees the end of war in Ukraine - Borrell The international community must say how it sees the end of the war between the Russian Federation and Ukraine. 808 4 Previously in trend: War

Швейцарія Switzerland initiates referendum that could lift sanctions against Russia A group of activists supported by the far-right Swiss People’s Party has collected signatures for a referendum on the country’s neutral status, which could undermine the sanctions it has imposed on Russia. 9 423 39 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

макрон,емманюель France will participate in Peace Summit in Switzerland - Macron French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country will participate in the Peace Summit, which, according to the media, will take place in June 2024. 2 751 13 World

зеленський Zelenskyy discusses preparations for Global Peace Summit with Swiss President Amherd Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of Switzerland Viola Amherd. The parties discussed preparations for the Global Peace Summit. 1 048 24 World

байден,джо Biden may take part in Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland - media US President Joe Biden may take part in a high-level conference on peace in Ukraine scheduled for June 2024 in Switzerland. 1 210 11 World

віола,амгерд We are clarifying details about place, date and participants of Peace Summit, - Swiss President Amgerd Preparations for the inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland are underway. Details of the venue, date and participants are currently being finalised. 1 103 3 World

мид,рф Russia summons Swiss ambassador over decision on Russian assets On 12 March, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the Swiss Ambassador to Moscow, Christina Marti Lang, to protest the decision of the Swiss Parliament to initiate the development of a legal framework for a mechanism that would allow the confiscation of Russian state assets located in Switzerland. 6 337 34 Incidents

Парламент Швейцарії Swiss Parliament supports use of Russian assets to finance Ukraine On March 7, the Council of States of the Swiss Parliament approved a proposal that could allow the use of sovereign Russian assets frozen in the country to finance war reparations in Ukraine. 2 112 7 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

швейцарія Switzerland joins 13th package of EU sanctions against Russia The Swiss authorities announced their decision to join the 13th package of EU sanctions against Russia. 827 3 Incidents

сі,цзіньпін Ukraine invites Xi Jinping to planned peace summit in Switzerland – OP Ukraine invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to participate in a peace summit of leaders, which Switzerland agreed to host. 2 557 34 Incidents

швейцарія Russian Ambassador Garmonin on Switzerland’s preparations for peace summit to end war in Ukraine: "We cannot talk to Russia in language of ultimatums" Russia has reacted to Switzerland’s preparation of a peace summit at the level of state leaders to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian ambassador called the meeting "meaningless". 11 693 85 World

віола,амхерд Swiss President Amherd wants to invite Russia to global peace summit Switzerland is looking for an opportunity to invite Russia to a global peace summit to be held this year. 7 250 69 World

хакер,фейк,дезінформація Swiss government websites were attacked by pro-Russian hackers during Zelenskyy’s visit On January 17, during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Switzerland, pro-Russian hackers from the NoName group launched a cyberattack on Swiss websites. 999 8 Incidents

віола,амхерд Switzerland intends to allocate 1.5 billion francs for Ukraine’s recovery in 2025-2028 – President Amherd Switzerland plans to allocate 1.5 billion francs for Ukraine’s reconstruction between 2025 and 2028 as part of its international cooperation strategy. 1 262 19 World

зеленський Russians mined 174 thousand square kilometers of Ukraine – Zelenskyy 174 thousand square kilometers of Ukraine’s territory are contaminated with Russian mines and unexploded ordnance. 1 453 23 World

зеленський Russians manufacture weapons through shadowy ties with leading countries of world – Zelenskyy Russia’s military-industrial complex operates through shadowy agreements with the world’s leading countries. Each Russian missile has dozens of components made by companies from other countries. 4 121 32 World

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