Austria to Expand Support for Ukraine: What Zelensky and Van der Bellen Agreed Upon in Vienna.

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and the First Lady Olena Zelenska started their official visit to Austria with a meeting with the head of the Austrian state, Alexander Van der Bellen, and the First Lady Doris Schmidauer in Vienna.

Following the negotiations, the Ukrainian leader announced the expansion of support for Ukraine from Austria in several key areas.

'It is important that Austria's support for Ukraine is expanding: humanitarian demining, the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, energy and cybersecurity, common European sanctions policy, and post-war reconstruction of Ukraine'

Expansion of Cooperation

The negotiations covered a wide range of issues related to bilateral cooperation. Special attention was given to humanitarian demining of Ukrainian territory, restoration of energy infrastructure, and ensuring food security. A separate block discussed the construction of shelters for the civilian population.

The central theme of the meeting was the issue of returning Ukrainian children who were illegally deported and forcibly relocated by Russia. In addition, the leaders considered options for continuing treatment, rehabilitation, and health programs for children in Austria.

The official visit of Volodymyr Zelensky to Austria turned out to be an important event for cooperation between the countries. Support from Austrian colleagues in areas such as humanitarian demining, return of children, and energy security is a step forward in strengthening relations between Ukraine and Austria.

The meeting of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky with the leadership of Austria opened new opportunities for cooperation between the states. Important issues such as humanitarian demining, the return of abducted children, and energy security found their reflection in agreements and promises that contribute to improving relations and assist Ukraine in various directions.