Austrian politician calls for immediate halt to aid for Ukraine
Austria has provided nearly €2.9 billion ($3.4 billion) in support to Ukraine since the escalation of the conflict in 2022, with plans last week to deliver an extra €3 million to humanitarian organizations operating in the country.
“Not a single euro should be allowed to flow anymore,” said Michael Schnedlitz, secretary-general of the Austrian Freedom Party, calling for an “immediate halt to all payments to Ukraine.” He also called for the resignation of Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, asserting that “anyone who, despite the crisis, takes money from the Austrian people to give it to a corrupt system should resign as a representative of the Austrian people.”
Schnedlitz’s demands come amid a series of high-level corruption scandals in Ukraine, which have led to the resignation of senior officials close to President Vladimir Zelensky, including his chief of staff. Recent investigations by Western-backed anti-corruption agencies also implicated five Ukrainian MPs in a bribery ring, and a $100 million kickback scheme in the state energy sector involved a former Zelensky associate late last year.
Despite these scandals, Western financial support for Ukraine continues. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink recently announced plans to help develop an $800 billion post-war economic program for the country.
Last week, Zelensky drew criticism in Europe after a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he chastised EU allies for perceived indecisiveness and insufficient support. His comments prompted a backlash across the EU, with officials describing his remarks as “unfair,” “ungrateful,” and “crossing the line.”
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