Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg accused Moscow of "once again using energy as a weapon," highlighting the usage of gas supply as a tool for political pressure.
Ursula von der Leyen stated that President Putin is attempting to "blackmail" not only Austria but the entire EU, revealing the strategic intentions behind the gas cuts.
OMV noted that despite the supply cut, Austria had sufficient stocks to handle the situation, reporting domestic gas storage over 90%.
EU natural gas prices surged to a yearly high, with rates increasing more than 7% in response to the escalating gas dispute with Russia.
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