6 hours ago“Putin is running out of time, coffins will be collected in Russia”, Austria warns
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)Beate Meinl-Reissinger, Austrian Foreign Minister and liberal party leader NOS spoke in an interview with Die Welt about the war in Ukraine, the situation in Gaza, Austria's role in security policy and liberalisation borders. She said the Kremlin is running out of time and strength to continue the war, and she called for [...]
She said the Kremlin is running out of time and forces to continue the war, and called for a greater commitment to European defence policy.
When asked if there would be a truce in Ukraine soon, Meinl-Reissinger replied: “Ukraine wants peace, Russia does not. If Putin really wanted peace, he would already have started negotiations on a <x1-> truce, sent the telegraph.
Instead, Russia continues with a war of destruction. ”
Russia is suffering great losses. In the end, coffins will be collected in Russia”, according to the minister.
In addition, it warns of the catastrophic state of the Russian economy “and says it is becoming increasingly difficult for the Kremlin to continue the war.
Commenting on the idea of Austrian neutrality, Meinl-Reissinger said Austria's security future must be discussed openly.
While there is currently no majority in favour of NATO membership, such a discussion is considered useful.
It doesn't protect us. What protects us is investment in our defence and partnerships. Austria already contributes to European security and defence policy both financially and politically. ”
She recalled that Austria's role has changed significantly since membership in the European Union in 1995, and that Austrian soldiers participate in numerous EU peacekeeping missions.
Speaking of the Gaza war, Meinl-Reissinger stressed that Austria “stays with Israel and understands his fight against external threats”, but at the same time sent an open message to the government in Jerusalem.
We should say as friends: we can no longer accept the humanitarian situation in Gaza. International humanitarian law must be respected. ”
Otherwise, Austria is one of more than 20 countries seeking to end the war in Gaza.
The preconditions for peace, according to Meinl-Reissinger, include the release of Israeli hostages and the destruction of the Hamas terrorist organisation. /Periscope/
