The Swiss government vetoed Denmark's request to send Swiss-made armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, due to the policy of neutrality, which prohibits the supply of weapons to conflict zones, writes Reuters, citing SRF.
Denmark has requested the delivery of about 20 Piranha III infantry fighting vehicles, but the Secretariat of State for Economic Affairs (SECO) has rejected the offer.
Neutral Switzerland requires countries that buy its weapons to obtain a re-export permit.
In April, she vetoed the re-export of Swiss-made ammunition used in anti-aircraft guns promised by Germany to Ukraine. She also rejected Poland's proposals.
After russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Switzerland abandoned its previous policy and joined the sanctions. However, its neutrality has faced a great challenge, as there are debates within the country as to whether it should continue to follow the established principles of armaments.
It will be recalled that problems with the supply of German weapons through Swiss neutrality arose from Marder. According to SonntagZeitung, Switzerland has blocked the re-export of Swiss-made ammunition used in Marder combat vehicles, which Kyiv would like to receive due to its neutrality legislation. According to him, Switzerland cannot supply weapons to conflict zones.
Another German newspaper, Die Welt, wrote that the supply of German Cheetah anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine was delayed due to a lack of Swiss-made shells.