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Kurz: Austria to continue dialogue with Russia

Kurz: Austria to continue dialogue with Russia

Vienna wants to continue dialogue with Russia but believes espionage to be unacceptable, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said following a cabinet meeting. Austrian Chancellor said that they want to maintain …

Austrian ambassador arrives at Russia's Foreign Ministry

Austrian ambassador arrives at Russia's Foreign Ministry

Austrian Ambassador to Moscow Johannes Eigner has arrived at the Russian foreign ministry. The diplomat was summoned following Vienna’s charges against a retired Austrian officer accusing him of spying for Russia. …

Why may Austria need spy scandal involving Russia?

Why may Austria need spy scandal involving Russia?

Austrian intelligence services detained an Austrian colonel, who had allegedly been spying for Russia for 20 years, newspaper Kronen Zeitung reported today, citing the country's Ministry of Defense. Information emerged that an …

Juncker: EU security depends on Russia

Juncker: EU security depends on Russia

The European Union will reach long-term security only in cooperation with Moscow, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in a speech to Austrian parliament. Despite anything that happens in Russia, the …

Kurz: there is no Europe without Russia's energy

Kurz: there is no Europe without Russia's energy

The energy supply of Europe cannot be imagined without Russia, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said. “When it comes to energy supply of Europe and Austria, it cannot be imagined without Russia, whether …

Putin and Kurz to hold talks in St Petersburg

Putin and Kurz to hold talks in St Petersburg

Russia's President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Austria’s Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz in St Petersburg next week, Russian Ambassador to Austria Dmitry …

Will Putin and Trump meet in Vienna?

Will Putin and Trump meet in Vienna?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump discussed during their latest telephone conversation that Vienna could be one of the cities to host their bilateral meeting, Russian Presidential …

Putin: Russia not seeking to split EU

Putin: Russia not seeking to split EU

Russia is not seeking to divide the European Union, it is interested in a united EU, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Austria’s ORF radio and television company in the run-up to his upcoming visit …

World shocked by Kemerovo mall tragedy

World shocked by Kemerovo mall tragedy

The international community has expressed condolences after the fire at a shopping mall in the Russian city of Kemerovo killed more than 60 people. Russian President Vladimir Putin was one of the first to extend …

Will Austria lift anti-Russian sanctions?

Will Austria lift anti-Russian sanctions?

Austria may start working to mitigate or abolish European sanctions against Russia. Heinz-Christian Strache, chairman of the far-right Austrian Freedom Party (FPO), who is involved in the formation of the new government, …

Will EU resettle refugees to Georgia?

Will EU resettle refugees to Georgia?

Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz said that it's necessary to create European centers for reception of refugees outside the bloc. "We need refugee centers outside the EU. They should be managed jointly …