Switzerland will abandon neutrality in case of Russian attack
Kyiv • UNN
Switzerland plans to abandon neutrality and cooperate with NATO allies in the event of Russian aggression to ensure its defense, suspending neutrality and organizing joint defense with partners in the event of an attack.
In the event of Russian aggression, Switzerland plans to cooperate with European allies in NATO to ensure its defense, said Viola Amherd, President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Defense, Der Standard writes, reports UNN.
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She noted that the European Sky Shield initiative provides for neutrality, but in the event of an attack on the country, neutrality will be suspended, and Switzerland will be able to organize defense together with partners.
The President expressed hope that such a defense system would not have to be used, but that cooperation with partners would provide additional security guarantees in the event of a threat.
Switzerland has joined the initiative proposed by Germany last year, which includes joint procurement, training, and information sharing, including radar data.
