Austria’s Bold Move to Cut Gas Ties with Russia

Austria Considers Ending Gas Contract with Russia Amid High Imports

Austria is taking drastic measures in an attempt to break its reliance on Russian gas imports. The country’s energy minister, Leonore Gewessler, has indicated that Austria may terminate the long-term contract of energy company OMV to purchase gas from Gazprom. This move comes as Austria seeks to reduce its dependency on affordable Russian gas, a dependency that has persisted for decades.