Austria Sees Need to Curb Russian Gas Reliance as Supply Risks Exposed
- Energy Minister discusses vulnerability with companies
- Mutiny against regime in Moscow adds to geopolitical risks
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Austria must move faster to curb its reliance on Russian natural gas, Energy Minister Leonore Gewessler said, after a weekend rebellion against the regime in Moscow raised the risk of sudden supply disruptions.
“It’s clear that we’re not far or fast enough down the path to eliminate Russian gas,” she said Monday at a press briefing in Vienna after meeting with utility executives. “Russia supplies are insecure and will remain insecure.”