The Swiss authorities, in view of their position of neutrality, have refused a NATO request for admission for treatment of military and civilian wounded as a result of hostilities after the Russian invasion, SCHWEIZ reports..

The cantons expressed their readiness to help the victims, but the Coordinating Medical Service of the Swiss Army, the Foreign Ministry and the Federal Department of Public Health began to analyze the request.

After the investigation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote in an appeal to other departments that it refused admission for legal and practical reasons.

The key argument for the Foreign Ministry was the possible violation of the status of a neutral state in accordance with international law.

Neutral countries must ensure that, after recovery, the military cannot take part in hostilities again..

Switzerland also refused to accept civilians for treatment, because "

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At the same time, it is reported that the Swiss authorities intend to help the wounded by sending humanitarian aid to civilian hospitals in Ukraine..

Earlier it was reported that heavy losses demoralize the Russian occupiers. The military of the Russian Federation is increasingly looking for opportunities to refuse to participate in hostilities.