UN should clarify criteria for 'neutral state' status, says Russian Federation Council speaker
Valentina Matviyenko said Switzerland is moving away from its traditional neutral status by following EU directives and backing sanctions.
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Valentina Matviyenko, speaker of Russia's Federation Council, said the United Nations should clarify the criteria used to determine “neutral state” status, according to TASS.
Matviyenko pointed to Switzerland, traditionally regarded as a neutral country, saying it is moving away from that status because it follows European Union directives and supports sanctions that Russia considers illegal.
The remarks reflect ongoing Russian criticism of Western sanctions imposed in response to the war in Ukraine, which Moscow has repeatedly characterized as illegitimate.
Switzerland had not issued a public response to the comments at the time of this report.
Sources
- UN should clarify criteria for neutral state status — Russian Federation Council speaker — TASS (Russia)
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