Ukraine's Zelenskiy urges Swiss to crack down on Russian oligarchs


A protester holds a sign during a demonstration for peace, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Bern, Switzerland March 19, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

BERN (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Switzerland on Saturday to crack down on Russian oligarchs who he said were helping to wage war on his country from the safety of "beautiful Swiss towns".

In an audiolink address to thousands attending an anti-war protest in Bern, Zelenskiy thanked Switzerland for its support since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, but also had clear language about the Swiss financial sector.

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