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RFE/RL: Switzerland demands Russia ‘end illegal activities’ after two suspected spy cases

Published Sept. 17, 2018 at 10:05 am

A Swiss flag is seen floating at sunset above Lake Geneva on October 5, 2017 from the Mont de Gourze in Riez, western Switzerland.

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A diplomatic war of words between Switzerland and Russia has intensified, with the Swiss demanding that Moscow ceases spying activities on its territory after two suspected espionage cases came to light in recent days.

“The Swiss Department Of Foreign Affairs has called on Russia to immediately end illegal activities on Swiss soil or against Swiss targets,” it said on September 16.