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Coverage dated February 26, 2022 to February 27, 2022

Switzerland says it will freeze Russian assets, setting aside a tradition of neutrality.

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The decision came amid mounting public anger at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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  1. NBC News

    ‘Very probably’ that Switzerland will freeze Russian assets, Swiss president says (opens NBC News)

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    ‘Very probably’ that Switzerland will freeze Russian assets, Swiss president says

  2. New York Times

    Switzerland says it will freeze Russian assets, setting aside a tradition of neutrality. (opens New York Times)

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    The decision came amid mounting public anger at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

  3. The Daily Caller

    Switzerland drops neutrality in rare move to freeze Russian assets (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Switzerland announced Monday it will be freezing Russian assets due to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

  4. Hot Air

    Neutral Swiss poised to freeze Russian assets (opens Hot Air)

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    Asked whether Switzerland — a major financial centre and commodities trading hub — would follow the EU in freezing Russian assets, he said: “It is very probable that the government w...

  5. Hot Air

    Switzerland announces it will freeze assets of Putin, Lavrov and other wealthy Russians (opens Hot Air)

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    "Switzerland said it was departing from its usual policy of neutrality..."