Geopolitics

Russia-Ukraine conflict enters the UN Human Rights Council

Ukraine s ambassador Yevheniia Filipenko

This content was published on Feb 28, 2022 The UN Human Rights Council decided on Monday to hold an urgent debate on the deteriorating rights situation in Ukraine following Russia’s attack.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland faces pressure to toughen sanctions on Russia

This content was published on Feb 26, 2022 As Russia launches an offensive in Ukraine, Switzerland says a hard line on sanctions would damage its reputation for diplomatic neutrality.

Foreign Affairs

Up to 2,000 Ukrainians could seek refuge in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 26, 2022 Depending on the duration and intensity of the war, a few hundred or up to 2,000 people could seek refuge in Switzerland.

Firefighters tackle a blaze in a bombed building in Kyiv

Foreign Affairs

More staff leave Swiss embassy in Kyiv

This content was published on Feb 25, 2022 Switzerland has partially evacuated its embassy in Kyiv as Russian forces close in on the Ukrainian capital.

Angolan delegate in HRC conference room during racism debate

International Geneva

Does the Human Rights Council ever criticise the West?

This content was published on Feb 25, 2022 Some developing countries feel they are unfairly targeted at the United Nations Human Rights Council. We look at whether it is biased.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland insists on separate bilateral deals with EU

This content was published on Feb 25, 2022 Switzerland has firmly shut the door on a single charter governing relations with the European Union but is prepared to renegotiate a host of existing treaties.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland condemns Russian ‘invasion’ in strongest terms

This content was published on Feb 24, 2022 The Swiss foreign ministry has issued a statement strongly condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine as an “invasion”.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss hesitant to impose sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis

This content was published on Feb 23, 2022 The Swiss government wants to ensure that the country will not be misused to dodge the sanctions against Russia taken by the EU.

Foreign Affairs

Ukrainians in Switzerland express their fears

This content was published on Feb 23, 2022 The situation in Ukraine is coming to a dramatic head. What do Ukrainians in Switzerland think about it?

People gather beside bodies of suspected Taliban fighters killed in an airstrike

Foreign Affairs

Report: Swiss Pilatus planes used for attacks in Afghanistan

This content was published on Feb 23, 2022 Swiss-built Pilatus aircraft have been involved in attacks in Afghanistan, according to a joint investigation by a network of Swiss journalists.

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