War & peace

Swiss nationals face EU sanctions over disinformation claims

This content was published on Feb 6, 2026 Two Swiss nationals have been sanctioned by the EU in connection with Russian propaganda. An analysis by Swissinfo.

Meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis at the UN in New York in 2024.

Foreign Affairs

What can the Swiss foreign minister – and the OSCE – achieve in Moscow?

This content was published on Feb 5, 2026 After a visit to Kyiv, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is now in Moscow, where he is to meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Friday.

US President Barack Obama (left) and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev during the signing of the New START treaty on Thursday, 8 April 2010, in Prague.

International Geneva

Last US-Russia nuclear treaty expires – what’s at stake?

This content was published on Feb 5, 2026 The last remaining nuclear arms treaty between Russia and the US – New START – expired on February 5, removing all limits on the world’s two largest arsenals for the first time in over 50 years and heightening the risk of an arms race.

Cassis travels to Moscow following Kyiv visit

Swiss diplomacy

Swiss-chaired OSCE has ‘little hope’ of brokering Ukraine peace

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 SRF explains why the OSCE is still suitable to mediatie in the Ukraine war but has limited sway.

Ignazio Cassis has travelled to Ukraine for talks

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister travels to Ukraine as chair of OSCE

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 Kyiv visit linked to Switzerland's role as chair of OSCE.

Switzerland is facing heightened security threats

Swiss democracy

Switzerland mulls enhanced intelligence service powers

This content was published on Jan 29, 2026 Intelligence Service needs new tools to detect terrorism, extremism, espionage, and cyberattacks threats.

Munitions handled by Swiss army recruits.

Neutrality

Switzerland eases arms export rules as its industry is shunned by Europe

This content was published on Jan 29, 2026 Switzerland will allow the sale of weapons to countries embroiled in conflict, in a move favourable to its defence industry. The country insists such exports are compatible with neutrality.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time on Thursday, 22 January.

Foreign Affairs

Zelensky calls on help from Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 22, 2026 Zelensky asks Switzerland to help residents overcome hardships in the war-torn country.

Mr Cassis announces plans to visit Russia in person

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister plans Russia visit

This content was published on Jan 22, 2026 Cassis intends personal visit to Moscow as part of Switzerland's chairmanship of OSCE.

Volodymyr Selenskyi is on his way to Davos

Foreign Affairs

Ukraine President Zelensky to meet Trump at WEF

This content was published on Jan 22, 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is on his way to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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