Sanctions against Russia are now aimed at maintaining a proper sense of proportion. A meeting with US President Biden is also planned at the EU summit.
What is currently the fifth package of sanctions against Russia is being negotiated in Brussels on Thursday and Friday. The 27 EU heads of government will meet there, including US President Joe Biden. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, will deliver a video speech.
Naturally, the Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer also traveled to Belgium. “There is actually a special piece of advice today,” begins the Chancellor’s statement before the talks begin. The war has been going on for exactly a month now. The primary goal must be to provide at least a ceasefire and humanitarian corridors so that people can leave the besieged cities.
a paradigm shift
There are tragic examples of situations where weaker groups cannot be brought into protective bunkers due to shelling. Austria has already accepted 24,000 displaced persons. In addition to access to the labor market, childcare is also essential.
Defense will also be an aspect of this advice. Many countries “criminals would neglect” to spend on it. However, the pandemic has once again highlighted the need for a well-functioning army. “We are experiencing a paradigm shift in Europe.” Germany, Poland and now Austria are increasing their budgets.
Urgent Appeal
“My urgent call is a ceasefire,” said Nehammer. Russia should not abuse its strategic role in the Western Balkans. This dimension of the war is new in Europe and the consequences are not yet predictable.
Even if there is a ceasefire, what will be the situation for those who will have to live in the occupied territories? There are possible laws and measures that could endanger the lives of these people.
Conversation with Biden
A sanction system that harms the attacker more than himself must now be put in place. The Austrian position here is to see Europe as a whole. Nehammer will also have the opportunity to explain his point of view to US President Joe Biden. Moreover, having just returned from the Western Balkans, he will be able to tell him about Serbia’s clear commitment to Europe.
“We are in a very difficult situation right now.” On the one hand, emotions that evoke traumatic and terrible images. On the other hand, it also requires a sense of proportion and clarity about what needs to be done to achieve a ceasefire. “Now it will be very difficult.”
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