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Swiss to Reject Stricter Neutrality in Vote Russia Wants to Sway

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 19 August 2026, 03:00 UTC By Bastian Benrath-Wright 1 min read
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Swiss voters are set to reject an initiative to strengthen the country’s neutrality in a ballot next month that Russia has tried to sway with jibes about the country’s actions during World War II.

Swiss voters are set to reject an initiative to strengthen the country’s neutrality in a ballot next month that Russia has tried to sway with jibes about the country’s actions during World War II.
Swiss (ORG) Russia (LOCATION) World War II (EVENT)
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