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otherOct 7, 2026

UN should clarify criteria for neutral state status — Russian Federation Council speaker

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Valentina Matviyenko said that Switzerland, which has traditionally been considered a neutral state, is moving away from this status because it follows EU directives and supports illegal sanctions

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