What Neutrality Means in War: Switzerland’s Role in Ukraine

Swiss Ambassador Felix Baumann discusses neutrality, Ukraine support, and diplomacy in wartime – plus personal insights from accordion-playing to leading in crisis. In this episode of “Off the Record,” host Natalka Cmoc welcomes Ambassador Felix Baumann, Switzerland’s top diplomat to Ukraine and Moldova. Switzerland is famous for its neutrality, but what does that mean in the context of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine? Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Ambassador Baumann clarifies Switzerland’s stance, its humanitarian commitments, and why the “Swiss model” of support is vital for Ukraine’s recovery. We also see a more personal side of the ambassador – from his childhood passion for the accordion to his reflections on how diplomacy changes when conducted in a country at war.