Austria received a commitment to meet Russian gas from President Putin
Prime minister Shirt Karl Nehammer said that Russian President Vladimir Putin said on May 27 that Russia would meet its gas supply commitments to Austria and was ready to discuss a prisoner exchange with Ukraine.
According to Reuters, Austrian Chancellor Nehammer revealed these information after the two leaders spoke by phone for 45 minutes.
The Austrian Prime Minister called the phone call an opportunity to have a face-to-face dialogue with the Russian leader about the situation in Ukraine and discuss prospects for humanitarian solutions.
When asked President Putin had discussed about gas deliveries, the Austrian Chancellor said: “He also raised the subject (and said) that all deliveries would be fully completed”.
In a statement about the call, the Kremlin said Russia reaffirmed its commitment to supply gas to Austria, which gets 80% of its gas from Russia.
Austrian Prime Minister Nehammer visited Russia last month to hold talks with President Putin. Mr. Nehammer also said that the Russian leader expressed his readiness to discuss the prisoner exchange with Ukraine.
Prime Minister Nehammer noted that President Putin is clearly aware of the issue of food security and “gives signals” that he is ready to allow exports through seaports, but the progress of this is related to the progress of the country. Western sanctions relief against Russia.
In this regard, the Kremlin’s statement stated that President Putin discussed ensuring maritime safety in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. Russia believes that Ukraine should clear mines so that ships can pass freely.
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