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Schallenberg Reaffirms Strong Support for Ukraine on War’s Third Anniversary
On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Austrian Chancellor and Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg underscored Austria’s unwavering support for Ukraine. During a visit to the Ukrainian Saturday School in Vienna, he expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian community and reiterated Austria’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty.
February 23, 2025
Austrian National Council President Discusses Ukraine Crisis with Deputy Chairwoman of the Verkhovna Rada
Ahead of the winter session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Austrian National Council President Walter Rosenkranz met with Olena Kondratiuk, Deputy Chairwoman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and Austria’s humanitarian assistance. The meeting focused on the broader implications of Russian aggression, Austria’s role in supporting Ukraine within the limits of its neutrality, and the challenges of post-war reconstruction.
February 19, 2025
Chancellor and Minister Schallenberg Attended Munich Security Conference
The 61st Munich Security Conference, held from February 14 to 16, 2025, served as a crucial platform for global leaders to address pressing international security challenges. Austrian Chancellor and Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg took part in the event, engaging in high-level discussions on key geopolitical issues, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
February 16, 2025
High-Level Meeting Between US and China Held in Vienna
After a prolonged period of silence between the US and China, a high-level meeting took place amid significant tensions. President Joe Biden's National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, met with China's top foreign policy official, Wang Yi, in Vienna.
May 15, 2023
Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg Attends Gymnich Meeting
At the Gymnich meeting in Stockholm in May 2023, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg focused on the discussion of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU's relations with China.
May 15, 2023
OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration: Promoting Peaceful Dispute Resolution
The OSCE Court of Arbitration is an important institution within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and recently the President and Vice-President of the OSCE Court met with the leaders of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly to further strengthen it. But what is the OSCE Court of Arbitration and why is it important?
May 3, 2023
Schallenberg Doubles Down on Edtstadlers Statement about Putin
Austrian Europe and Constitution Minister Karoline Edtstadler said yesterday that if Russian President Vladimir Putin comes to Austria, he will be arrested. Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg confirmed those statements today.
April 12, 2023
Putin Would Be Arrested If He Came to Austria, Says Minister Edtstadler
Austrian Europe and Constitution Minister Karoline Edtstadler said in an interview that if Putin would come to Austria, the country would fulfill its international obligation by arresting the Russian President.
April 11, 2023
Russia Must Be Held Accountable for Its War Crimes, Says Schallenberg
Exactly one year after the liberation of Bucha, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has spoken in a video statement at the Bucha Summit in Kyiv, condemning the massacres committed by the Russian Army.
April 3, 2023
Türkiye Must Comply with International Law Obligations, Says Foreign Affairs Committee
The Foreign Affairs Committee has urged the Republic of Türkiye to comply with International Law. This was done after the opposition parties set a motion to condemn Türkiye’s attacks in Northeast Syria and North Iraq.
March 27, 2023
Open Letter to Austria to Disinvite Russian Delegation
Over 80 representatives from 20 different countries have asked Austria in an open letter to disinvite members of the Russian delegation from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly concerning the anniversary of the Russo-Ukrainian war.
February 2, 2023
