when international law is violated, Switzerland does not remain neutral. Permission
dating back to the year two thousand and twenty-one. The delegate of Bern brought him out
United Nations Pascal Bersbig. In response to the tension that
The world, especially the European continent. Switzerland State
neutral for more than two hundred years. Which avoided entering into wars of
and global conflicts. Today it is on the verge of entering into the conflicts of the planet.
ally itself with NATO and conclude security partnerships with the European Union.
but it nonetheless insists that it remains neutral. And that all this does not affect the
of being a neutral country in the traditional way. NATO demands it today
, the passage of weapons through it to Ukraine, yet it refuses. But it
on the other side, in agreement with the West on Russia. Between the contradictions of the war
The Russian-Ukrainian fears for the uncertain future on the continent,
old man. The fate of Switzerland's neutrality is unknown until now. What is the story
long neutral? and with who? And against whom does Switzerland stand today? While the
its neighbors slaughtered each other. Switzerland later secured its neutrality .
entire continent. More than a year ago, specifically in the year one thousand eight hundred,
and fifteen. The great powers gathered in Vienna to redraw the map of the
Europeans that were emerging from violent revolutionary upheavals. It is among the
is the decisions of that conference. It was what historian Olivia Moelier calls the
decision imposed on Switzerland, a position of permanent neutrality. Which turned
quickly pushed an integral part of Switzerland's history to neutrality that resulted from the establishment
the Swiss Republic, which consists of nineteen cantons, enjoys the
autonomous but subject to a unified parliament. Neutrality dictated on the
Switzerland not to participate in the upcoming conflicts. It does not provide any mercenaries for any
party was in exchange for not fighting a war on its territory. The neutrality decision was taken for several
the most prominent reasons are Switzerland's geopolitical location on the European continent.
time to be the seat of any subsequent treaties or agreements between
In addition to being an important financial center for various countries
wealthy around the world many years ago. During the World War the opposing sides.
, Switzerland showed its clear position of neutrality. As it mobilized all
men who are able to defend its borders. But at the same time
I agreed to stockpile huge amounts of gold plundered by Hitler's army during
war. On the other hand, it refused to receive
as the fugitives, for fear of provoking and attacking Germany. A clear position
neutrality of Switzerland. But her position on the Jewish refugees was described as shameful
Until I apologized for that behavior in the late nineties of the century and the
past. But in fact it survived two world wars that destroyed the European
almost entirely. And came out, as one can say, the only victor of them.
compulsory, legal or even official neutrality of Switzerland. Several
states to take the so-called voluntary neutrality. Like Belgium and Denmark,
Norway. Which has taken the position of traditional neutrality in relations
foreign Jewish refugees. Which depends on not interfering in any war and not supporting any
out to be the other. At the same time maintaining good relations with
countries. But that neutrality gradually disappeared in those countries. With
end of World War II. Hence the start of the Cold War between
the United States and the Soviet Union. As those countries joined
NATO, a military alliance that was formed to confront expansion
the Soviet in Eastern Europe. At the same time, it turned a military deterrent to
the world. Despite the fact that Switzerland is a partner of the same
alliance. But it says that its partnership with the goal of training and working to protect
its borders in the event of an attack on it. It also shares with the European Union the
to the security and intelligence agreements. It also says it is to protect its security
national newspapers and control their borders with European countries. All this did not draw attention
any country that monitors Switzerland's neutrality. Until I decided to join the United Nations in
two thousand and two. At that time, it was obliged to abide by the sanctions imposed on
imposed by the organization on states. Which is described as abandoning the
traditional neutrality. Nevertheless, Switzerland said that it considers the partnership with
UN weapons in sanctions and military missions is not an abandonment of
neutrality. Rather, it is among its objectives to maintain global security and the commitment
international law. It was among the countries that were described as neutral to the last of
the years, which has always taken positions similar to Switzerland, but wrote
of the end of neutrality this year. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the
Sweden it wished to join NATO. It also provided
to Kiev to counter the Russian invasion. To officially announce its exit from the
permanent neutrality classification of its military support to Ukraine. Here comes the
talking about Switzerland, its position in light of a raging war on the continent
European. In February of the year two thousand and twenty-two. After the invasion of
Russians said to Ukraine that the streets of Switzerland witnessed a state of boiling. It came down
will have thousands of people taking to the streets to condemn the Russian invasion. And demanding support for
Ukraine to face that invasion. Thousands of Swiss also decided to introduce the
Ukrainian refugees appeared in their homes. For those to whom collective protection is provided,
without a visa. During those angry protests, a large group of
Swiss youth reject the idea of ​​their country's isolation from the conflict with
Russia's political parties. Where new political movements emerged demanding closer relations with
Europe and adopted strategies that were less isolationist than before. Those
claims is in fact receiving initial approval by
After a short hesitation, the Swiss government adopted the sanctions against
by the European Union on Russia. It is a position that was indicated to him to
abandon its old neutrality. To top the headline on the
global. Switzerland finally gives up its neutrality. However, it was not confirmed
Switzerland at all. She said, according to several officials, that it was imposed
sanctions to come as part of its supportive policy on international security. It also
, these sanctions do not completely mean allowing military support for
Ukraine. Switzerland refused a German request to allow it to export ammunition
Swiss-made weapons for the tanks that it sent to Ukraine. Switzerland refused .
the passage of any weapons through its lands that could eventually flow to the army
Ukrainians. What brought back the controversy over Switzerland's intention of neutrality. on
spite of the Swiss votes to allow the shipment of
Ukraine. And that as a project aimed at defending democracy for
whole European world lives. But certainly despite the fact that the war for
Ukrainian has not yet become global. However, it passes through Switzerland in
completely different from the two world wars. Today , the
sophisticated cyber and space wars. Which are included in the
the neutrality of the country in the heart of Europe. What drives a lot of
Swiss to think about the question of their country's neutrality. As politicians think
today has a new identity and strategy for the country. And claims to document
more relations with NATO. With the aim of building a joint defense project, or
reaching an agreement satisfactory to both parties. Allows the Alliance to defend Switzerland in a
a state of war. Especially since no one knows what will happen next, and it may be unexpected in
the old continent. Even today, all Swiss authorities say that the country
and it will never give up its neutrality. In fact, it may be forcing the
On that with the continuation of the war in Ukraine. Or even the accession of
a new war. Today, Switzerland is precisely militarily neutral, not
full as it was before. This means that the wall of neutrality will collapse one day,
a day later. until it falls to the ground. Then Switzerland will be a member in
the European Union and NATO. To join the Western Alliance, which is waiting for
war with Russia.