The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed 'Protective power': Why neutral Switzerland refuses to expel Russian diplomats You might have heard the phrase ‘protective power’ used in reference to Switzerland. But what exactly is this role and why is it important? https://www.thelocal.ch/20220407/protective-power-why-neutral-switzerland-refuses-to-expel-russian-diplomats Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:49:05 +0200 protective-power-why-neutral-switzerland-refuses-to-expel-russian-diplomats Why peace capital Geneva is a favoured spot for Russia and US talks Geneva, dubbed the capital of peace, is a favoured spot for meetings between the two great post-World War II powers and is once again hosting talks between Russia and the United States on Monday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20220109/why-peace-capital-geneva-is-a-favoured-spot-for-russia-and-us-talks Sun, 09 Jan 2022 14:17:52 +0100 why-peace-capital-geneva-is-a-favoured-spot-for-russia-and-us-talks