The Swiss government once again reiterated that it will not change the traditional policy of prohibiting the transfer of Swiss-made weapons to third countries.

(Reuters)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] It has been more than a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the assistance from various countries has increased. The Swiss government, which strictly adheres to neutrality, is also facing pressure from public opinion. The Swiss Parliament also recently passed a proposal to abolish the arms trade clauses signed between Switzerland and other countries. However, the Swiss government once again reiterated that it will not change the traditional policy of prohibiting the transfer of Swiss-made weapons to third countries.

According to "Reuters", the Swiss government said on the 10th local time that despite the growing pressure from European countries to export weapons to Ukraine, it will not change its traditional policy of prohibiting the transfer of Swiss-made weapons to third countries. Stressed that it is "committed to the values ​​of Swiss neutrality and will continue to work to ensure the realization of the benefits of neutrality."

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Since the start of the war, Switzerland has received requests from Germany, Denmark and Spain to re-export Swiss-made ammunition to Ukraine, but these requests have all been rejected; however, Switzerland has adopted EU sanctions and has repeatedly asked Russian troops to withdraw out of Ukraine.