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Prince Alois of Liechtenstein comments on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Russian attack on Ukraine has been condemned by Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein in the strongest possible terms.

The Hereditary Prince told Radio Liechtenstein that he is convinced that the consequences of the war in Ukraine will also be clearly felt in the Principality of Liechtenstein.

His Royal Highness said: “Liechtenstein is very internationally oriented as a business location. Liechtenstein companies, for whom the Ukrainian and Russian markets are important, will be particularly affected. However, we must also expect the Swiss franc and energy prices to rise. We will face additional challenges with the supply chains. Then there will also be streams of refugees”.

He is the latest royal to speak out on the situation. King Felipe VI of Spain and Prince Albert II of Monaco have previously criticized the invasion. Serbia’s Crown Prince does not want to take part in the conflict, but urges peace and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway interrupted his holiday and returned to Norway when the news of the invasion was announced. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sent a message of support to Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and the people of the country.

Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein, heir to the throne and regent of the principality since 2004, answered some questions from Radio Liechtenstein regarding the current situation in Ukraine and his view of the conflict. He also spoke of his fear that this war could have a direct effect on the life and economy of his nation.

Russia and Liechtenstein established diplomatic relations on 30 January 1994. The two nations otherwise have no special economic agreements. They are considered to have a moderately good relationship without any of the countries being important to each other.

About author

Senior Europe Correspondent Oskar Aanmoen has a master in military and political history of the Nordic countries. He has written six books on historical subjects and more than 1.500 articles for Royal Central. He has also interview both Serbian and Norwegian royals. Aanmoen is based in Oslo, Norway.