Switzerland refuses permission to re-export arms to Ukraine

Monday, 25 April 2022 06:30

Switzerland has refused a request by Germany to allow it to re-export Swiss bought ammunition to Ukraine.

Germany would like to send infantry vehicles to Ukraine, but they use ammunition made in Switzerland.

Under Swiss arms laws, it cannot export – or allow the reexport – of weapons to conflict zones.

The Marder vehicle is made in Germany, but it’s designed to use Swiss made ammunition.

Under neutrality laws – countries that buy Swiss weaponry must agree it will not be re-sold or donated to another country without Swiss consent.

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