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Putin hiding Olympian lover and their 4 children in 'very secure' Switzerland chalet

Alina Kabaeva, 38, and her children have reportedly been hidden by Russian president Vladimir Putin in a chalet in Switzerland for the duration of the war in Ukraine, say sources

Daily Mirror

Worley attacks '100 per cent' to take giant slalom

Lenzerheide (Switzerland) (AFP) - Tessa Worley won the World Cup giant slalom at Lenzerheide on Sunday to complete a French double at the Swiss resort.

AFP

Brignone wins super-G globe, Miradoli posts maiden victory

Lenzerheide (Switzerland) (AFP) - Italy's Federica Brignone was crowned super-G World Cup champion on Saturday as French skier Romane Miradoli pulled off an upset with her first ever victory at this level.

AFP

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Abandoning neutrality, Switzerland backs anti-Russia sanctions-but it comes with a price

Switzerland's newly adopted tough stance on Russia has forced the Swiss economy to readjust to sanctions, blowing a wind of panic through the raw materials market in particular.

Radio France Internationale

Neutral Switzerland's economy shaken by sanctions on Russia

Zurich (AFP) - Switzerland's newly adopted tough stance on Russia has forced the Swiss economy to readjust to sanctions, blowing a wind of panic through the raw materials market in particular.

AFP

Switzerland adopts new EU sanctions on Russia

The Swiss government on Friday widened sanctions against Russia in step with further measures imposed by the European Union, tightening exports and financial services to the country over the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two.

Reuters

Hintermann and Alexander share surprise Kvitfjell downhill win

Kvitfjell (Norway) (AFP) - Switzerland's Niels Hintermann and Cameron Alexander of Canada shared a surprise victory Friday in the men's World Cup downhill at Kvitfjell.

AFP

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Familiar Formula from Switzerland Named World’s Best Cheese

A Gruyere from Switzerland was named Thursday as the top cheese for the second consecutive time in the World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin. The cheese from Bern, Switzerland, made its maker, Michael Spycher of Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus, a three-time winner. Spycher also won in 2020 and 2008. The cheese,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Familiar formula from Switzerland named world's best cheese

A Gruyere from Switzerland has been named the world’s best cheese for the second consecutive time in the World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin

The Independent UK

ICC to Start ‘Active’ Probe Into War Crimes in Ukraine

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor said Wednesday an active probe into possible war crimes in Ukraine "will immediately proceed" after his office received the backing of 39 countries. The countries include all EU member states, as well as Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland and several Latin American countries.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Swiss Wyss mulls chance to buy Chelsea

Geneva (AFP) - Hansjorg Wyss, one of Switzerland's richest men, said Wednesday he had been offered the chance to buy Chelsea, with the European football champions' Russian owner Roman Abramovich under growing scrutiny.

AFP

Western envoys, allies walk out on Lavrov speech to UN rights forum

More than 100 diplomats from some 40 Western countries and allies including Japan walked out of a speech by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the top U.N. human rights forum on Tuesday in protest over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Surprising bonds form as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forces the world to take sides

Vladimir Putin finds himself more and more alone as even neutral nations join the effort to help Ukraine and ‘allies’ abstain.

Crikey

Thousands protest in Zurich to support Ukraine

Thousands took to the streets on Monday in Zurich, Switzerland's biggest city, where the iconic city hall and Grossmuenster church were lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag to express support for Ukraine after the Russian invasion.

Reuters

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The Guardian - UK

Switzerland adopts wholesale EU sanctions against Russia

Measures do not undermine neutrality principle as Switzerland says it is acting in defence of international law

France 24

France's Jura region, a wild land with a rich heritage

Located on the border with Switzerland, France's Jura region is a wild open land, a paradise for cross-country skiers and snowshoers. Only a few hardy souls come to attempt the Grande Traversée, a hiking-skiing route more than 100 kilometres long. It sets off from Mouthe, the coldest village in France.…

Reuters

Swiss ban entry for five oligarchs close to Putin - government

Switzerland has banned five oligarchs close to Russian President Vladimir Putin from entering the country, Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter told a news conference after neutral Switzerland adopted EU sanctions on Russia.

Reuters

Ukraine seeks UN investigation into alleged Russia war crimes

Ukraine and its allies on Monday called for a United Nations inquiry into possible war crimes committed by Russia during its military actions in Ukraine.

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Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine news: Guterres says dialogue must remain open

Russia-Ukraine news from February 28: UN General Assembly held its first emergency session in decades over Ukraine.

Reuters

Neutral Swiss poised to freeze Russian assets - president

Swiss President Ignazio Cassis said on Sunday that it was "very probable" that neutral Switzerland would follow the European Union (EU) on Monday in sanctioning Russia and freezing Russian assets in the Alpine country.

ABC News

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine will release prisoners with combat experience to 'compensate for their guilt in the hottest spots of war' — as it happened

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says prisoners who have real combat experience will be released from jail and will be able to "compensate for their guilt in the hottest spots of war".

The Independent UK

Sanctions vs. neutrality: Swiss fine-tune response to Russia

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put Switzerland’s much-vaunted neutrality to the test — and along with it, the country’s traditional role as international intermediary and reputation as a safe haven for the assets of Russia’s richest and most powerful

AFP

Ledecka finds perfect winning remedy for Olympic fatigue

Crans-Montana (Switzerland) (AFP) - The Czech Republic's triple Olympic champion Ester Ledecka won the women's downhill race at Crans-Montana on Saturday for the third World Cup victory of her career.

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The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 26 February 2022

The Russian Federation has invaded neighbouring Ukraine on three fronts in a brash reassertion of power. Hundreds have died in the initial assault and millions are being uprooted right now.

Reuters

Swiss in solidarity with West on Russia, but wants to help 'keep channels open'

Switzerland will act in solidarity with the West to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine while maintaining its traditional neutrality potentially to mediate in the dispute, government officials said on Friday.

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