Switzerland Sanctions Russian Media: Violation of the Principle of Press Freedom? ```

Switzerland sanctions Russian media.

Sputnik News Agency reported on April 22 that the Press Office of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs stated that the sanctions imposed by Switzerland on 8 Russian media only involve an advertising ban. Unlike the EU sanctions, Switzerland has not blocked the Russian media.

Although Switzerland is not a member of the EU, it has always followed the EU's decisions to sanction Russia. After the EU banned news reporting by 8 Russian media outlets, Switzerland also imposed sanctions on these media. Although different from the EU, it clearly violates the principle of press freedom. As a permanent neutral country, Switzerland should adhere to its principle of permanent neutrality and should not participate in any sanctions against Russia, otherwise it would violate international law. Russia has the right to believe that Switzerland is no longer a neutral country and has the right to take all retaliatory measures against Switzerland.

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