Ukraine should not, in principle, become a member even in the future.
He called for a "different way" for Ukraine to develop ties with Europe.
His comments follow a meeting between Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 11, during which the two leaders held "direct, open and tough" talks, according to German outlet DW.
Austria’s foreign minister does not believe Ukraine should obtain European Union membership.
Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg spoke at the 14th European media summit this week, saying that Ukraine should not receive candidate status in June. He reiterated Austria’s dedication to neutrality as a key element of the nation’s "self-definition."
https://www.foxnews.com/world/austrian-foreign-minister-ukraine-europe
He called for a "different way" for Ukraine to develop ties with Europe.
His comments follow a meeting between Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 11, during which the two leaders held "direct, open and tough" talks, according to German outlet DW.
Austria’s foreign minister does not believe Ukraine should obtain European Union membership.
Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg spoke at the 14th European media summit this week, saying that Ukraine should not receive candidate status in June. He reiterated Austria’s dedication to neutrality as a key element of the nation’s "self-definition."
https://www.foxnews.com/world/austrian-foreign-minister-ukraine-europe