Lavrov criticizes Switzerland for losing its reputation as a neutral mediator

[Lavrov told Swiss Foreign Minister: Switzerland has lost its reputation as a neutral mediator]

New York time September 24, 2025, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement:

During a break in the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis. They discussed certain hot international issues, including the resolution of the Ukraine conflict. The Russian side emphasized that Switzerland has lost its reputation as a trusted neutral mediator. It is worth noting that the federal authorities in Switzerland cannot ignore their unfriendly policies towards Russia when building Russian defenses in the Swiss direction. Both sides also discussed the activities of the OSCE against the background of Switzerland's upcoming presidency of the organization in 2026. The Russian side detailed its assessment of "the regrettable reasons for the current state of the OSCE and the deterioration of its role in the fields of security and cooperation."

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