Switzerland¡¯s fabled neutral status is about to face its biggest test in decades, with the Defense Ministry tilting closer to Western military powers in response to Russia¡¯s invasion of Ukraine.

The Defense Ministry is drawing up a report on security options that include joint military exercises with NATO countries and ¡°backfilling¡± munitions, said Paelvi Pulli, head of security policy at the ministry.

The details of the policy options under discussion in the government have not been previously reported.