Switzerland has traditionally opposed the forced confiscation of frozen Russian state assets for transfer to Ukraine, as this directly undermines its constitution and international law. Current Swiss legislation strictly protects private property rights, making the deprivation of owners' assets without due legal process entirely unlawful.

Official Bern emphasizes that creating such a precedent could irreversibly destroy trust in the Swiss banking system, which has been built on confidentiality and reliability for centuries. Local authorities seriously fear a massive capital outflow from non-Western nations that might seek safer financial havens for their sovereign reserves. Instead, the Swiss government prefers to utilize exclusively legally sound mechanisms, including the use of only the interest accrued on the blocked funds.

Furthermore, Switzerland strives to maintain its unique status as a neutral mediator in international conflicts, which would be compromised by adopting radical economic measures. Experts note that the forced seizure of another nation's sovereign funds legally equates to a violation of state immunity. Consequently, the country coordinates its steps with G7 partners but consistently adheres to a conservative legal position.