Switzerland broke with its longstanding tradition of political neutrality on Monday, announcing that it intended to match EU sanctions on Russia — including those directed personally against President Vladimir Putin — in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
The step was a “unique and difficult” decision but “morally” imperative because of Russia’s brutal military campaign against its neighbour, federal president Ignazio Cassis said at in a press conference in Bern, flanked by three other member’s of the country’s seven-person ruling executive.
“In view of the violation of international rights in recent days, the Federal Council has chosen to respect those values that form the basis of our civilisation,” Cassis said.
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