MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. Switzerland has joined the anti-Russian sanctions, so its neutrality remains only in words, Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgeny Ivanov said on Wednesday, speaking at a plenary session in the State Duma (lower house).

"This is the first time we see that Switzerland, which even during World War II maintained neutrality, now fully supports the EU and other countries' sanctions against Russia. We see that Switzerland has also joined these visa restrictions, so, yes, Switzerland's neutrality is only in words," he said.

Switzerland, despite its neutral status, supported the EU sanctions against Moscow announced in relation to Russia's special operation in Ukraine. On March 7, the Russian government approved the list of foreign states and territories, which carry out unfriendly acts against Russia, its companies and citizens. The Swiss Confederation is included in this list.