Russian Gazprom halts Austrian gas deliveries from 16 November
“Once again, Russia is using energy as a weapon,” Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler says.
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Far-right pro-Russian party wins Austrian elections
Austria's 2024 National Council election has resulted in a stunning victory for the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), securing 29.2% of the vote according to preliminary results. It outpaced the current conservative People's Party (ÖVP), which received 26.5% of the votes.
Ukraine’s Ambassador Khymynets: Austria should recognize Russia’s threat in new government
Austria stands with Ukraine against Russian aggression, but the Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) uses neutrality to hinder aid efforts, says Ukraine's Ambassador Vasyl Khymynets.
Russian troops aim to stretch Ukrainian defense lines, says Austrian colonel
Colonel Markus Reisner of Austria's Theresian Military Academy reveals Russia's operational strategy to extend the front line, tying up Ukrainian forces and diverting valuable reserves to Kharkiv while advancing in Donbas.
WSJ: Vienna has become major Russian spy hub for anti-Western operations in Europe
Over the past two years, the number of Russian state employees in Austria has increased to over 500, a significant portion of whom, according to Austrian intelligence estimates, are spies.
Austria sets up € 500 million fund to support exports to Ukraine
The initiative aims to bolster reconstruction efforts for Ukraine and economic ties between the two nations.
Austria’s total Ukraine humanitarian aid surpasses €250 million with new €10 million
Neutral Austria provides additional €10 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova from the Foreign Disaster Fund.
Russian fund spends €100,000s on propaganda to affect legal cases in EU, leaked docs show
Russia's Pravfond channels funds worldwide for legal aid and propaganda, influencing court cases and media, leaked docs show. It notably financed the defense of assassin Vadim Krassikov in Berlin and supports propaganda outlets like Euromore, Der Standard reports.
Russian snipers use Austrian rifles in war against Ukraine, despite EU sanctions
Despite the EU imposing export restrictions on arms supplies to Russia, Russian companies continued to receive new shipments of Austrian-made Steyr Mannlicher rifles, with 11 sniper rifles imported in February 2024 alone, investigation finds.
Austria prosecuted Ukrainian for drone shipments to Ukraine, but court said not guilty
An Austrian court cleared a Ukrainian refugee accused of violating laws by delivering commercial drones to his hometown, which Austria claimed were military supplies.
Raiffeisen Bank’s job postings in Russia spark questions about its exit pledge
The FT reports that Austria's Raiffeisen Bank has posted numerous job ads in Russia, suggesting plans to expand there, despite earlier statements about intending to exit the Russian market.
Austria allocates $2.2 mn for humanitarian aid for Ukraine
Austria pledges $ 2.2 mn from its Foreign Disaster Relief Fund for humanitarian aid in Ukraine as part of a $23.3 million for crisis regions. "Our security depends on stability of neighbors," says Chancellor Nehammer.
Austrian chancellor opposes using profits from frozen Russian assets to finance weapons for Ukraine
"For us neutrals it must be ensured that money, for which we give our approval, is not spent on weapons and ammunition," said the Austrian Chancellor.
Bloomberg: $ 1 trillion race to rebuild Ukraine gains momentum
Ukraine's reconstruction could be more than five times larger than the Marshall Plan, but the ongoing war and Russian occupation present significant challenges.
Whitewashing Putin: how one reporter muddies Austrian views on Ukraine
When an ORF segment aired Russian disinformation about Ukraine, it spotlighted the pro-Moscow bias of its veteran correspondent Christian Wehrschütz.
“Terrible Russian crime”: Activists call Austria to boost Ukraine support after Russian missile attacks on Kyiv
On 2 January, representatives of the Ukrainian community and activists gathered in Vienna to protest against the massive…
Austria clears EU’s Russia sanctions after Ukraine removes Raiffeisen from blacklist
Austria supports the 12th EU sanctions package on Russia, after Ukraine removes Raiffeisen Bank International from a symbolic blacklist. The bank was the only Austrian company on the list.
Reuters: Austria seeks removal of Raiffeisen from Ukraine blacklist in exchange for Russia sanctions support
While Austria publicly backs Ukraine, officials admitted anonymously that they remain reluctant to fully cut long-standing relations with Moscow, Reuters stated.
Putin’s Trojan horse? Orban’s veto looms over Ukraine’s EU bid
As EU leaders prepare to converge in Brussels, unblocked funds may persuade Hungary to approve crucial financial aid for Ukraine, but its membership bid still hangs in the air
Austria provided humanitarian aid to Ukrainian rescuers
The humanitarian support includes 2 passenger cars, a fire tanker and a ladder truck