Austria opposes EU security guarantees for Ukraine
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Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer suggested that his country, along with other neutral EU states, would not endorse a proposition to offer security guarantees to Ukraine on behalf of the EU, German broadcaster DW reported on June 29.
Nehammer asserted that Austria would resist a proposal to offer joint post-war security guarantees to Ukraine from the EU, noting that Ireland, Cyprus, and Malta share this viewpoint.
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"As neutral states, it is clear to us that security guarantees in this form (on behalf of the EU) cannot exist," said Nehammer.
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The proposal in question aims to craft EU security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially including a pledge of military aid should the country face another attack. Such commitments would be incumbent upon all EU nations, including those adhering to a policy of neutrality and not part of NATO.
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Earlier on June 29, the Financial Times reported plans by the European Union to propose security agreements to Ukraine with the intention to ensure long-term security of the country.
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