InInternational PoliticsIn the arena, sanctions are often a heavy-handed tactic used to counter violationsInternationalThe country or entity of the rule. However, inEuropean UnionWhen the 12th round of sanctions against Russia was imposed, Austria chose to obstruct it, following Hungary's strategy. It is worth noting that this move triggeredEuropean UnionInternal grievances and controversies.
European UnionSanctions against Russia have been imposed all the time in response to its inUkrainian crisisintervention and aggression. However, the past 11 rounds of sanctions have been blocked by Hungary, resulting inEuropean UnionCompromises had to be made when taking a tough stance against Russia. However, for the 12th round of sanctions, Hungary surprisingly did not stop again.
Addendum: Hungary did not stop this timeEuropean UnionWhat is the reason behind the sanctions?On the one hand, Hungary has had close relations with Russia in recent years on energy and economic issues, so it does not want to impose too tough sanctions on Russia. On the other hand, Hungary also wants to be in this wayEuropean UnionGet more political leverage internally to achieve their own interests. However, although Hungary did not block the sanctions again, other countries quickly sided with Hungary.
The baton that was once carried by Hungary has now been taken over by Austria. Austria decided to blockEuropean UnionThe 12th round of sanctions against Russia, and the means of "studying the clause" were used. According to Ukrainska Pravda, Austria is responsible for the fact that the State Agency for the Prevention of Corruption of Ukraine will Austria RaifaisenBanksInclusionInternationalList of sponsors of war and take action to prevent it. Austria demanded that Ukraine take theBanksRemoved from the list, but rejected by Ukraine. So, Austria decided to block itEuropean UnionThe adoption of the sanctions package to put pressure on Ukraine.
Added: Raif EisenBanksIt plays an important role as a financial channel for Russian enterprises to trade in dollars and euros, as a result of which huge profits are obtained. Ukraine blames this oneBanksFunding the Russian budget through taxes, including itInternationalList of sponsors of the war, which led to the loss of Austria's reputation. This is also a source of dissatisfaction and anger in Austria against the National Bureau for the Prevention of Corruption in Ukraine.
Austria's filibuster was triggeredEuropean UnionInternal grievances and controversies. oneEuropean UnionDiplomats say Austria has taken a similar approach, as Hungary has done. He questioned why Austria was so tolerant of Austria and more harsh on figures like Orban and other villains. Another bitEuropean Union** said that he felt very sadUkrainianslife on one side, while AustriaBanksofBusinessThe interests are on the other side. It also makes people wonder if Austria is really with itEuropean Unionto be consistent, and whether to keep a sufficient distance from Russia.
Addendum: Austria, as a neutral country, has both pros within itEuropean UnionThere are also relatively strong pro-Russian forces. For example, the former Austrian captain Knest was particularly pro-Russian, and after Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine, she firmly stood on the side of Russia, and was eventually excluded from the European stage and had to settle in Russia. Therefore, Austria wants to keep withEuropean UnionThe goal of unanimity and keeping an appropriate distance from Russia is not easy to achieve. This also gave rise to othersEuropean UnionThe state was as dissatisfied with Austria as they were with Hungary.
Austria blockedEuropean UnionThe move against the 12th round of sanctions against Russia has caused quite a bit of controversy. Despite the fact that Austria exists in a neutral capacity, there are pro-Russian forces within it, as well as against RussiaBusinessThere is a strong influence on interests. This makes Austria withEuropean Unionof the position produced differences and gave rise to othersEuropean UnionThe state doubts and dissatisfaction with it. However, in any case,European UnionHow to respond to Austria's obstruction is essential to uphold the dignity of the rules andInternationalSocial stability is of great significance.