Overview

• Zelenskiy held talks with President Alexander Van der Bellen to guarantee continued Western backing against Russia’s invasion
• Austria confirmed €320 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and neighbouring states
• Discussions outlined Austrian contributions to Ukraine’s reconstruction including demining, energy restoration, food security and shelter construction
• Zelenskiy said he plans to ask President Trump for a defence equipment package at the G7 meeting in Canada
• Opposition FPÖ criticised the visit as undermining Austria’s neutrality despite its political support for Ukraine and retained economic ties to Russia via Raiffeisen bank