Geopolitics

How two years of war in Ukraine have marked Switzerland

amherd and zelensky and a line of soldiers

This content was published on Feb 24, 2024 Switzerland, a country which has long managed to side-step conflicts, has not been left unruffled by two years of war in Europe.

Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis addresses the United Nations General Assembly ahead of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland aims to hold Ukraine peace conference ‘by the summer’

This content was published on Feb 23, 2024 Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis dampened Ukrainian hopes of a global peace summit in Switzerland.

Foreign Affairs

US indicts Swiss-based Russian and imposes wave of sanctions

This content was published on Feb 23, 2024 The Treasury Department plans more than 500 new sanctions on Russia, including a man with an address in Switzerland.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Solidarity sees unprecented level of donations for Ukraine

This content was published on Feb 23, 2024 In two years of war, the Swiss Solidarity charity has financed 109 projects in Ukraine, to a value of CHF 80 million.

Volunteers distribute humanitarian aid in Ukraine

International Geneva

Donor fatigue looms over humanitarian aid in Ukraine after two years of war

This content was published on Feb 23, 2024 Two years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the humanitarian situation remains critical. The UN fears that its aid to the country will be underfunded.

A Ukrainian sings the national anthem during a demonstration near the Russian Embassy, February 2023, in Bern.

Foreign Affairs

When Switzerland opened its doors to Ukraine

This content was published on Feb 23, 2024 The relief, uncertainty, determination and hope of some of those who suddenly found themselves with almost nothing in a foreign country.