Swiss defence minister orders inquiry over Leopard tanks
The issue of tanks that could be sent to Ukraine is extremely delicate against the backdrop of Russia's war on Ukraine and Swiss neutrality.
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The issue of tanks that could be sent to Ukraine is extremely delicate against the backdrop of Russia's war on Ukraine and Swiss neutrality.
Swiss President Ignazio Cassis earlier pledged that his country would not supply weapons to Ukraine despite “persistent” pressure.
Swiss Defence Minister Viola Amherd is due to face a tricky parliamentary committee hearing on Monday.
The issue of tanks that could be sent to Ukraine is extremely delicate against the backdrop of Russia's war on Ukraine and Swiss neutrality.
Switzerland has initiated an investigation into defense contractor RUAG following an unsuccessful attempt to sell Ukraine nearly 100 Leopard-1 tanks, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 21, citing the Swiss Defense Ministry.