What Neutrality Means in War: Switzerland’s Role in Ukraine

In this episode of “Off the Record,” host Natalka Cmoc welcomes Ambassador Felix Baumann, Switzerland’s top diplomat to Ukraine and Moldova.

Switzerland is famous for its neutrality, but what does that mean in the context of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine?

Ambassador Baumann clarifies Switzerland’s stance, its humanitarian commitments, and why the “Swiss model” of support is vital for Ukraine’s recovery.

We also see a more personal side of the ambassador – from his childhood passion for the accordion to his reflections on how diplomacy changes when conducted in a country at war.