Cluster: Geopolitics

Transatlantic tension, a MAGA gold rush, and a climate own goal

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

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Foreign Affairs

Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Geneva end with no breakthrough

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 The two‑day negotiations in Geneva between Russia and Ukraine on bringing an end to the nearly four‑year‑old war have ended without any concrete progress.

Green light from the 27 to the Switzerland-EU agreements

Foreign Affairs

EU states give green light to Switzerland-EU package

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 The 27 EU member states approved the signing of the package of agreements with Switzerland on Wednesday morning in Brussels.

Three Swiss EI fighters transferred from Syria to Iraq

Foreign Affairs

Swiss jihadist detainees moved to Iraq

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 Three Swiss nationals who fought for the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group and were being held in northeastern Syria have been transferred to Iraq.

Swiss diplomacy

Geneva as an asset

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 International Geneva is one of the reasons why Switzerland has a reputation as a diplomatic powerhouse. But the location is weakening.

Switzerland to send 12 more troops to EUFOR mission in Bosnia

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 The Swiss government has asked Parliament to approve sending 12 more armed troops to the EU’s mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, EUFOR Althea.

International Geneva

Geneva talks resume between US, Ukraine and Russia

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 The delegations met again on Wednesday morning at the Intercontinental Hotel.

Photo of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with Ukrainian flag in the background

International Geneva

Zelensky accuses Trump of putting unfair pressure on Ukraine in peace talks

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 Zelensky made the remark to the American news website Axios as new US‑brokered talks opened in Geneva on Tuesday.

Cassis asks the Iranian minister to protect his people

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister urges Iran to protect civilians

This content was published on Feb 18, 2026 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis urged Iran’s Abbas Araghchi to protect civilians and stressed the need to uphold fundamental freedoms.

Human rights

What’s our problem with immigration?

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Inside Geneva asks whether the debate on immigration is undermining fundamental human rights.

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