Swiss Army Chief Warns 'Switzerland Is In Russia's Sights'

2026-09-09 02:28:19

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Switzerland's army chief Benedikt Roos has warned that the country is in Russia's sights, but many Swiss people remain unaware of the potential threat. Select your language

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Roos believes Switzerland faces both hybrid and military threats, but says many people have yet to grasp the seriousness of a crisis he considers imminent.

“I am concerned,” the chief of the armed forces said in an interview published by Swiss public broadcaster SRF.“We must assume there are targets in Switzerland that a major player in this global power struggle could set its sights on.”

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