The Swiss government has decided to allocate approximately $6.1 million to restore schools in Ukraine. It has been reported TASS.
“This support from Switzerland in the field of education is part of the 140 million francs (approximately $155 million) aid plan for Ukraine announced by the Federal Council in February and approved by parliament,” the government said in a statement.
It was noted that the aid package for Ukraine was approved by the head of the Swiss Foreign Ministry, Ignazio Cassis. The funds are designed for the restoration and development of about 30 schools.
Former Swiss Federal Council did not meet the request local state defense company Ruag is in the sale of 96 Leopard 1 A5 tanks intended for transport to Ukraine to the German concern Rheinmetall. According to Bern’s statement, he motivated his decision from Switzerland’s neutral status. In particular, he states that the sale of tanks would be against the military property law and would lead to a change in the country’s neutrality policy.
Previously in Switzerland acceptance allow the re-export of weapons to Kiev.