Switzerland <br />Breaks Neutrality, , Will Freeze Russian Assets , in Response to War in Ukraine.<br />Switzerland's president, Ignazio Cassis, announced the freeze on Feb. 28.<br />The announcement follows a meeting of the Swiss Federal Council in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.<br />Among the 367 Russian individuals whose assets will be frozen are Russian President Vladimir Putin.<br />Russian Prime Minister Mikhail V. Mishustin, .<br />and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov.<br />The 367 individuals singled out by the Swiss Federal Council mirrors those who have been sanctioned by the E.U., as well.<br />According to Swiss data, Russian assets in Switzerland equated to $11 billion in 2020.<br />Among a throng of significant developments in the global response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.<br />the Swiss response stands out due to the nation's staunch tradition of neutrality during times of conflict.<br />The nation also joined other E.U. members in closing its airspace to Russian planes.<br />This particular development means that Foreign Minister Lavrov will no longer address the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva as he was scheduled to on March 1.<br />Geneva has been host to a number of significant peace talks, including last year between Putin and President Joe Biden ...<br />as well as between former Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev and former President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.<br />Switzerland will consider each new E.U. sanction enacted upon Russia on an individual basis.<br />There has been no provocation which could have justified such an intervention, Rumi.<br />Swiss financial institutions are reportedly popular for members of the Russian elite. .<br />Take the time to understand each other.<br />Take the time to understand each other.<br />Take the time to understand each other.<br />Take the time to understand each other.<br />Take the time to understand each other.<br />Take the time to understand each other.<br />Take the time to understand each other.<br />Take the time to understand each other
