A number of countries, including Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary, have expressed readiness to organize a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia. The White House is considering Budapest as the main venue for trilateral negotiations.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka held talks with ministers from five European countries. Ukraine expects the earliest possible opening of the first negotiation cluster "Fundamentals of the EU Accession Process."
Austria has offered Vienna as a venue for possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer stated his readiness to ensure Putin's participation, despite the ICC warrant.
Ukraine has fulfilled all the conditions for negotiations on EU membership, so it is important that the European Union demonstrates the ability to fulfill its promises.
President Zelenskyy discussed with the President of Austria the need for strong sanctions against the Russian Federation in order to encourage Moscow to peace. Ukraine counts on Austria's support in reconstruction.
Austria hosts 70,000 Ukrainians who want to return home. Wolfgang Artweger has been appointed as a government coordinator to assist them.
During Zelenskyy's visit to Austria, a communique was signed on the return of Ukrainian children from Russia and a memorandum of cooperation in agriculture.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Vienna on an official visit, where he met with the Federal President of Austria. Issues of economic cooperation and support for Ukraine were discussed.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with the President, Chancellor, and ministers of Austria. The Vice-Chancellor will offer Austria as a venue for peace talks.
Christian Stocker officially became Austria's new Federal Chancellor after being sworn in in Hofburg. A coalition government of three parties - ÖVP, Social Democrats and Neos - has been formed, although difficult negotiations are expected.
Foreign Minister Schallenberg will become Austria's interim chancellor after Nehammer's resignation. The far-right FPÖ will begin negotiations to form a new government under the leadership of Herbert Kickl.
