War & peace

Why UNRWA, a lifeline for Palestinians, is struggling for survival in Lebanon

Burj El Barajneh is one of twelve Palestinian camps in Lebanon, pictured here in November 2025.

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is facing an existential crisis. A visit to the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut shows how a political tug-of-war is playing out in the lives of the affected population.

US/Ukraine/Russia talks kick off in Geneva

International Geneva

Russia, Ukraine and US meet in Geneva for talks on ending war

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Russia, Ukraine, and US hold Geneva talks on ending war.

US Mission to the UN during negotiations between the Americans and Ukrainians at the end of November 2025.

International Geneva

What to expect from the Geneva talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Russian, Ukrainian and American representatives are in Geneva to negotiate peace in Ukraine. While this is a coup for Swiss diplomacy, the chances of resolving the conflict are minimal. An explainer.

International Geneva

Is the world returning to spheres of influence?

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 With the US wanting to "dominate its hemisphere", Russia continuing its invasion of Ukraine and China coveting Taiwan, spheres of influence are making a comeback. An explainer.

Ukraine talks: Russian delegation arrives in Geneva

International Geneva

Russian delegation arrives in Geneva for talks with US and Ukraine

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Russian and Ukrainian delegations are meeting in Geneva today for critical talks on ending the war.

Swiss rejection of Ukrainian asylum seeker was ruled lawful

Human rights

Swiss court imposes restriction on Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Feb 16, 2026 Federal Administrative Court issues landmark verdict for Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland.

Delivery of Patriot systems remains uncertain

Global trade

Switzerland ‘considers European alternative’ to Patriot missiles

This content was published on Feb 16, 2026 Switzerland reportedly weighs up European alternative to US Patriot missiles defence systems.

The drone defence system was ordered in October

War & peace

‘Swiss’ anti-drone system is made in Israel

This content was published on Feb 12, 2026 Swiss anti-drone defence system contains key components from an Israeli arms company.

Information wars

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.

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