Austria
Russian embassy in Austria slams expulsion of diplomats as 'politically motivated move'
The embassy highlighted that absence of "any evidence, let alone proof, of alleged violations of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations"
Russian embassy filed protest over glorification of Bandera ideology in Austria
The presence of local political figures at such events also raises serious concerns, the embassy noted
Austria denies US warplanes access to its airspace for Iran war — radio
According to the report, the decision stems from a national law on neutrality
US bases in Persian Gulf involved in strikes on Iran, says ambassador to Austria
"That is why, for the purposes of self-defense, we were forced to strike these military facilities," Asadollah Eshragh Jahromi said
Iran has no details on condition of attacked nuclear facilities — ambassador to Austria
Some of the Iranian nuclear facilities have been targeted, Asadollah Eshrang Jahromi said
US, Israel open Pandora's box by assassinating Khamenei, says Iran's ambassador to Austria
Asadollah Eshrang Jahromi said that Khamenei was respected by "tens of millions of Muslims in the region and around the world," this is why his assassination "has profound and far-reaching consequences," for which Israel and the United States will bear "full responsibility."
Austrian opposition party leader demands top diplomat’s resignation over Ukraine support
According to the Secretary General of Austria’s largest opposition party Michael Schnedlitz, Ukraine has long turned into a "bottomless pit into which Vienna recklessly pours billions"
Austria’s ex-top diplomat slams US’ seizure of Marinera tanker as violation of int’l law
"The principle of innocent passage of merchant ships is key to all maritime shipping," Karin Kneissl said
Austrian chancellor doesn’t rule out country’s participation in int’l mission in Ukraine
At the same time, Christian Stocker stated that Austria is set to remain committed to the principle of neutrality
Austrian parliament rejects proposal to support EU seizure of Russian central bank funds
The statement noted that the relevant proposal was submitted by the party but did not receive the support of a majority of deputies
EU to maintain pressure on Russia despite US peace-oriented efforts — Austrian leader
"Undoubtedly, Ukraine and the European Union need to be present and actively participate in the negotiations, when the security of our European continent is being discussed," Christian Stocker said
IAEA director general meets with Russian students in Vienna — Russian mission
The meeting lasted more than one hour
President Putin appoints Grozov Russian ambassador to Austria
In a separate decree, the diplomat was relieved of his duty as Russia’s Permanent Representative to the Commonwealth of Independent States in Minsk
Moscow to expel Austrian diplomat soon in response to Vienna's actions — MFA
Earlier, sources reported that Austria had declared a Russian diplomat persona non grata
Austria’s National Security Council holds meetings over drone incident in Poland
According to ORF television channel, the meeting focused on the alleged "violation of the European Union’s airspace" by Russian drones and "hybrid threats"
Austria's trade turnover with Russia plummets by 73% yoy in Q1 2025 — trade mission
In absolute terms, trade turnover fell from 1.75 billion euros to just 0.47 billion euros, which is only 0.24% of Austria's total foreign trade
Kneissl compares lawlessness in Europe to 17th-century witch hunts
The former Austrian foreign minister emphasized that freedom of speech in Europe is absent not only in the media but also in the academic sphere
EU needs to cooperate in Russia for building common security architecture
According to Herbert Kickl, the head of the Freedom Party of Austria, EU countries should focus on what is common for Russia and Europe, which may help to reach mutual understanding contrary to all the differences
Austria's loss of neutrality requires moving IAEA, UN, OPEC offices from Vienna — Medvedev
The Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council emphasized that Vienna currently serves as a vital hub for multilateral diplomacy, hosting approximately 20 international organizations
EU not going back to rationality in its ties with Russia anytime soon — ex-top diplomat
Karin Kneissl, former Austrian foreign minister, noted that she had already realized back in 2020 how irrational people in Austria had become