Flexible Neutrality: Austria on the Russian Aggression Against Ukraine
Flexible Neutrality: Austria on the Russian Aggression Against Ukraine

Author(s): Łukasz Ogrodnik
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russia; Ukraine; aggression; Austria; neutrality;
Summary/Abstract: In visits to Ukraine and Russia, Chancellor Karl Nehammer emphasised the neutral status of Austria, which is engaged in dialogue with the warring sides. The Austrian government’s status explains its lack of arms supplies to Ukraine, while Austria’s high level of dependence on energy resources from Russia explains its reluctance to impose the EU embargo on them. This position may change if the embargo is backed by other EU countries that are also reluctant to impose it.

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