The far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) secured a historic victory in Austria’s general election, winning 29.21% of the vote. Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) came second with 26.48%. FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, known for opposing arms aid to Ukraine and supporting lifting sanctions on Russia, expressed readiness to work with other parties. However, coalition formation may prove challenging, as mainstream parties are hesitant to collaborate with the far-right.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/iha-2024-09-30_06-18-02_718958.mp4?_=1Speaking at the 13th Meeting of High Security Officials in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that a new round of direct negotiations with Ukraine will be announced shortly. He recalled that Istanbul hosted the first round on May 16 and said Russia will continue to demand the repeal of laws in Ukraine that restrict the Russian language, culture, and the Russian-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Lavrov reiterated that Ukraine’s neutral status remains a key demand in peace efforts.
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