The Swiss authorities vetoed the supply of Aspide air defense systems by Spain to the armament of Ukraine.

The Swiss authorities have decided to block the supply of Aspide anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. These air defense systems were to be supplied by Spain, however, due to the fact that the anti-aircraft missile systems were developed jointly with Switzerland, Madrid needed to obtain permission from Zurich, however, this was denied.

At the moment, it is known that Switzerland considered the supply of Aspide air defense systems to the armament of Ukraine as an inappropriate step. This highlights the fact that Zurich prefers to remain relatively neutral on the conflict in Ukraine.

Earlier, Spain announced that it intended to transfer two MiM-21 Hawk and Aspide air defense systems to Ukraine, and if they did not object to the supply of American systems to the United States, Switzerland decided that it would not approve the supply of NATO-standard Aspide air defense systems.

Ukraine has already managed to accuse Switzerland of creating obstacles, however, Zurich has not yet given any answers to such accusations.