President Vladimir Putin and Austrian Chancellor Charles Nekammer discussed the situation in Ukraine, negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations, problems of global food security and Russian gas supply, the Kremlin press service reports.
According to the report, Russian President Vladimir Putin evaluated the current stage of the “special military operation” and reported measures to ensure the safety of shipping in the Azov and Black Seas.
“In this regard, attention is drawn to the fact that the Ukrainian side should be cleared as soon as possible for the free passage of blocked vessels, the Kremlin said. In addition, it is indicated for sabotage to Kyiv by the negotiation process of representatives of Russia and Ukraine.”
When discussing issues of global food security, Putin emphasized that “attempts to make responsibility for the difficulties with the supply of agricultural products to world markets are unfounded” and explained the causes of the problems related, including anti -Russian sanctions.
According to the statement of the Austrian side, the topic of the conversation was also the possibility of exchange of Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war, Kurier reports. “The conversation was very tense, very serious,” said Karl Nekammer following negotiations. It was, among other things, about safe export routes to seaports. Also, according to the Austrian Chancellor, gas supplies and a gas storage in Heydakh were discussed, which Austria can take from Gazprom if the company does not fill it. The President of Russia assured that “all deliveries will be fully made”