Austria rolls out red carpet for Putin

Austria criticised Western sanctions on Russia and signed a contract to build a Russian pipeline despite EU concerns on the 24 June 2014, during a visit of Russian president Vladimir Putin to the country.

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EUObserver, 30.06.14: Russia & Austria: a friendship built on history, skis and gas http://euobserver.com/foreign/124784

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