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Moscow Threatens Austria: NATO Membership Could Lead to Russian Attacks

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, warned on Thursday that Austria’s possible move to give up its constitutionally enshrined neutrality and join NATO would undermine its statehood and international standing. In a statement on Russian social media app VK, Medvedev accused Brussels of pushing Austria toward what he called a “NATO Anschluss,” arguing that Vienna’s neutrality, established in 1955, is a legal foundation of…

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Lean Left

According to the Austrian Defense Minister, Austria is a neutral country and no one can blackmail or threaten it.

Far Right

Austria's neutrality is under attack, and this is from its own ranks. According to FPÖ head Kickl, Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger risks the country's security with its uncritical participation in the Brussels power games. The FPÖ warns: whoever disrespects neutrality plays with the future of Austria. Austria's neutrality is once again in danger, because its own government prefers to submit to the transatlantic forces.

Lean Right

Russian ex-President Dmitry Medvedev threatened Austria with military force when it joined NATO.

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Lean Left

The threatening words from Moscow are unmistakable: Dmitry Medvedev openly threatened Austria with retaliation if the Alpine Republic continues its NATO course and jeopardizes its neutrality.

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Salzburger Nachrichten broke the news in Salzburg, Austria on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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