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Swiss voters turn down strict neutrality proposal backed by Moscow
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- Sep 27, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
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Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, situated on the Moskva River in Central Russia. The city has a population estimated at more than 13 million residents within city limits, more than 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and more than 21.5 million residents in the metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 sq mi); the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometers (2,275 sq mi); and the metropolitan area covers more than 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 sq mi).
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70% vote against tightening centuries-old neutrality, which far right said was being eroded by sanctions against Russia
Early projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of the country's vaunted neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.
Swiss voters turn down strict neutrality proposal backed by Moscow The move would have also prevented Switzerland from pursuing closer ties with the Nato military alliance.: Online media ZMINA ✍