Switzerland rejects stricter interpretation of neutrality

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Sept, 17:24 · Archive

Swiss voters reject a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality rules.

Swiss voters have rejected a referendum proposal that would have required UN approval before imposing sanctions, effectively allowing Switzerland to continue sanctions against Russia. The Kremlin backed the proposal, which the Swiss government opposed.

How it is being reported

• Switzerland rejects stricter interpretation of its neutralityBBC World · 27 Sept, 17:02
• Swiss say no to hardening neutrality principle, safeguarding sanctions on RussiaPolitico Europe · 27 Sept, 14:03

In this story: Switzerland · Russia · Kremlin · United Nations

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