The Latest Breaking News from Switzerland

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

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.

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.

Switzerland's national dish is fondue, a simmering pot of heartwarming melted cheese -- that can now be prepared, stirred up and served by a robot, thanks to some hi-tech wizardry. A Swiss team has been beavering away on Bouebot, the robotic creation putting a futuristic twist on an Alpine tradition,…

SIERRE: Switzerland's national dish is fondue, a simmering pot of heartwarming melted cheese -- that can now be prepared, stirred up and served by a robot, thanks to some high-tech wizardry.

Switzerland will tighten its measures against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, President Ignazio Cassis said on Thursday, although the measures will not include an immediate freeze of the billions of francs held by Russians in Swiss accounts.

Switzerland has refrained from immediate sanctions on Russia following its breach of Ukraine's sovereignty, the government said on Wednesday.

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Switzerland is liaising with other countries on potential sanctions against Russia and may not act immediately, the government said on Tuesday as Moscow faced the prospect of a harsh Western response to its intervention in Ukraine.

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