Austria has supported more severe resources to Russia. It's about the revenues to Putin's budget
The price limit for Russian oil is a mechanism that was introduced by the West to reduce Russia's income from the export of this raw material. It consists in determining the maximum price at which oil from Russia can be sold on global markets.
Mainl-Reisinger emphasized that sanctions should be directed to those areas that are most sensitive to Russia, primarily to energy. According to her, it is important not only to prevent already celebrating already applicable sanctions, but also Further reduction of oil prices from Russia as part of the new package.
Austria on the side of Ukraine
At the same time, Meinl-Reisinger pointed out that before accepting any restrictions, a detailed market assessment should be carried out, especially taking into account the development of the situation around Iran and the risk of a rapid increase in energy raw materials prices.
She also emphasized the importance of the US's further participation in the sanction policy, noting the initiative of American Senator Lindsey Graham, who prepared a new restriction package towards Russia, providing for severe funds for countries that still trade with Moscow.
In terms of military assistance for Ukraine, the head of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs admitted that Europe is currently unable to fully compensate for the possible loss of US support. At the same time, she expressed the hope that European countries would continue to provide weapons of Ukraine, because it was thanks to this help that the defeat at the beginning of the full -scale Russian invasion was avoided.
Mainl-Reisinger also drew attention to Ukraine's ability to quickly adapt the defense industry and launch its own production, in particular drones. In her opinion, Europe should properly strengthen its own military potential.
An attempt to reduce the price of Russian oil by the European Commission met with an objection to some EU countries that are not ready to make this decision without agreeing with the United States.
