Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg accused Moscow of 'once again using energy as a weapon,' a reflection of ongoing tensions in energy supply between Europe and Russia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin was trying to 'blackmail' Austria and Europe, emphasizing the EU's preparedness for the winter amid energy disputes.
Despite the conflict, Austria reported having sufficient gas stocks to manage the shortfall, with OMV confirming that domestic storage levels were over 90%.
The escalation of the dispute has led to a surge in European natural gas prices, which rose over 7% within days, indicating market reactions to geopolitical tensions.
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