Switzerland rejects stricter interpretation of its neutrality
The initiative would have prevented the nation from imposing sanctions unless approved by the UN.
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"Swiss voters had not rejected embracing its neutrality but that the vote showed Switzerland was in favour of sanctions against Russia."
— Lukas Golder , Academic
"Neutrality has always been applied with a degree of flexibility."
— Ignazio Cassis , Politician
"Neutrality does not mean indifference."
— Ignazio Cassis , Politician
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The initiative would have prevented the nation from imposing sanctions unless approved by the UN.
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