Friday, June 16, 2023

Switzerland's Largest Political Party Boycotts Ukraine President Zelensky's Speech At The Swiss Parliament

 

SwissInfo: Zelensky’s Swiss parliament speech boycotted by right wingers 

Rightwing members of the Swiss parliament boycotted an address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky that called for war materiel export restrictions to be eased. 

Members of the Swiss People’s Party were absent from the parliamentary chamber in protest against perceived interference of Swiss affairs. 

Zelensky has in the past urged Switzerland to beef up sanctions against Russian oligarchs and now wants Swiss-manufactured weapons to be sent to Ukraine.  

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Update: Ukrainian leader boycotted in Swiss parliament (RT).  

WNU Editor: President Zelensky wants more money and weapons from Switzerland .... Zelensky asks for arms in address to Swiss parliament (Kyiv Independent).

The Swiss People's Party is the political party that boycotted President Zelensly's speech. They make up 25% of the parliament. 

On a side note. The Swiss go to the polls later this year. Ukraine will be one of the election issues.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

go 2 hell ukraine government fool

Anonymous said...

Tell the russians what they should know. So you do not tell the russians what the should not know.