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War in Ukraine: ‘parallel’ diplomacy at work in Geneva

Une sculpture représentant la paix à Genève

This content was published on Apr 4, 2023 Two Geneva-based organisations have for months been preparing the ground for new negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

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‘We had necessary permits’, says German dealer behind Swiss tanks in Ukraine

This content was published on Mar 31, 2023 A German dealer behind the re-export of Swiss armoured vehicles spotted in Ukraine says they have been completely demilitarised.

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Swiss Olympic maintains competition ban on Russians, Belarusians

This content was published on Mar 30, 2023 The announcement came a day after the International Olympic Committee recommended a gradual return to competition for the banned athletes.

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Switzerland’s lead in AI drone technology raises ethical questions

This content was published on Mar 29, 2023 Switzerland shrugs off responsibility for setting rules governing the development of technology with military potential.

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‘We don’t want killer robots’

This content was published on Mar 29, 2023 Reto Wollenmann, a senior Swiss foreign ministry official, explains why an international killer robots treaty is still a long way off.

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Swiss researchers warn about autonomous weapons

This content was published on Mar 29, 2023 Swiss scientists are flagging the risks that AI algorithms may be used for military purposes.

IOC meeting on Russia/Belarus in Lausanne.

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IOC presents advice to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes return

This content was published on Mar 28, 2023 The International Olympic Committee has issued recommendations for the return to international competitions for Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Former Swiss ambassador to Kyiv, Claude Wild.

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Beware ‘neutrality fetishism’ warns ex-Swiss ambassador to Kyiv

This content was published on Mar 28, 2023 Allowing the re-export weapons of Swiss-made weapons to Ukraine is in Switzerland’s security interests, says the ex-Swiss ambassador to Kyiv.

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Israeli embassy in Switzerland closes in government protest

This content was published on Mar 27, 2023 Israeli diplomats in Switzerland have joined a general strike against a plan for judicial reform by their government.

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Belarus-Russia: Switzerland calls for ‘urgent measures’ to reduce nuclear risks

This content was published on Mar 27, 2023 Switzerland says urgent measures must be taken to reduce risks linked to nuclear weapons that Russia may station in Belarus.

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War in Ukraine: ‘parallel’ diplomacy at work in Geneva

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‘We had necessary permits’, says German dealer behind Swiss tanks in Ukraine

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Swiss Olympic maintains competition ban on Russians, Belarusians

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Switzerland’s lead in AI drone technology raises ethical questions

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‘We don’t want killer robots’

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Swiss researchers warn about autonomous weapons

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IOC presents advice to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes return

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