In its bilateral relations with Switzerland, Russia will take into account the country’s progressing shift from the principles of neutrality, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after talks with his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis, Paralel.Az reports citing TASS.

"The Russian side noted the confederation’s progressing shift away from the principles of neutrality in the context of its decision to join anti-Russian sanctions," the ministry said.

"Such actions cannot be left unnoticed and will be taken into account while shaping Russia’s policy on Switzerland," it said.