Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said the United States was pressuring Switzerland to renounce its neutrality status and allow arms exports to Ukraine again.
The diplomat commented on US Ambassador to Bern Scott Miller’s words that Russia is taking advantage of Switzerland’s re-export ban, so that country “cannot claim neutrality and allow either or both parties to use its laws to their advantage”.
Zakharova said Switzerland’s second largest bank collapsed after three US banks went bankrupt. The representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry believes that in exchange for the US refusal of neutrality, it offers Switzerland a well-fed and rich life. Zakharova, “worst times” await her if Bern refuses telegraph channel.
Previously reportedSwiss President Alain Berset said he opposes the supply of weapons to Ukraine and other warring states and urges European countries to respect Switzerland’s neutrality.