He suggested that to help facilitate the peace talks, other BRICS countries should be asked to mediate.
Nehammer thinks that as the third year of full-scale Russian invasion begins, it is imperative to “do more” and push for a ceasefire.
He added that Russia’s BRICS partners— Brazil, India, China, and South Africa—could be involved in the negotiation process.
“Austria has always had a strong stance on the conflict: Russia must not succeed, but if it helps, I would fly to Moscow again [to help arrange peace negotiations],” the chancellor said.
Nehammer added that he is concerned that the war in Ukraine could escalate into a broader conflict between Russia and the West—for instance, if NATO troops are at some point deployed to Ukraine
“Being dragged into a full-scale war would not bring us more security,” he said.