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Austria, as the host country of many international organizations in Vienna, has traditionally maintained a neutral status and granted diplomatic privileges to representatives of all countries, including Russia.
Austria has decided not to issue visas to Russian diplomats because of Ukraine. Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, spoke about this in a conversation with RT.
“Hearing this from adults, frankly, is even awkward... This is already chaos,” the diplomat said. He added that it is unknown who exactly made this decision and ultimately exposed Austria to criticism; however, Ulyanov noted, it is “wrong and harmful,” including for Vienna itself.
The diplomat stressed that Vienna should take care of its reputation, since it has undertaken obligations to host international organizations.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Austria may reconsider its decision under pressure from international organizations or as part of a dialogue with Russia
Possible · Within weeks

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