Austrian Chancellor Had a Phonecall With Putin

PeopleOther ♦ Published: May 29, 2022; 22:44 ♦ (Vindobona)

Chancellor Karl Nehammer spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. Specifically, it was about "green corridors" and the exchange of prisoners. The phone call was very intense. The focus was on issues of humanitarian aid, food security and prisoner exchange. Austria wants to mediate between Moscow and the West.

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer phoned with Russian President Vladimir Putin. / Picture: © ÖVP Bundespartei / Jacob Glaser

The Austrian chancellor spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine.

Chancellor Karl Nehammer reiterated that Austria condemns the Russian war in Ukraine and stands on the side of Ukraine.

"Austria has always taken a clear position in this conflict. We stand by the side of Ukraine. We name the one who is responsible for the war: that…