Swiss Parliament’s committee advances $ 5.5 bn Ukraine aid despite political divide
A Swiss parliamentary committee greenlights voting on $5.5 billion in aid for Ukraine's infrastructure, embedded in the country's military spending.
On 25 April, a Swiss parliamentary committee approved a 5 billion Swiss franc ($5.5 billion) aid contribution for Ukraine’s infrastructure reconstruction, according to Reuters. The decision, part of a broader package, also includes an additional 10.1 billion francs for the Swiss army, supported by lawmakers from center-left and center-right parties.
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