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[–] [email protected] 82 points 4 weeks ago

It's almost like they've had at least 3 years (if not longer) to prepare for this moment. Buy it somewhere else or find a renewable source. Giving money to dictators is never a good look no matter the reason.

[–] [email protected] 79 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

“We’ve tried nothing, and we’re all out of ideas!”

[–] [email protected] 45 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

if ooooonnly they had some indication that their source might not be reliable!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago

....900 days ago. *tears*

[–] [email protected] 38 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

"We must end Austria's dependency on Russian gas supplies as soon as possible," the ministry said.

I'm sure they'll get right on that.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (2 children)

https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/austrias-dependence-on-russian-gas-rises-to-98-two-years-after-ukraine-war/

Austria’s dependence on Russian gas rises to 98%, two years after Ukraine war

Austria’s dependence on Russian gas has increased from 80% to 98% in two years, prompting the country’s energy minister to ring the alarm bell ahead of a national election due to take place in the Autumn.

Feb 12, 2024

“The diversification of our gas imports is progressing far too slowly. This culminates in a new record share of Russian natural gas in December of 98%,” the Green minister told the press in Vienna on Monday (12 February). 

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 weeks ago

I expected nothing, yet somehow I am still disappointed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago

@tal
"Progressing far too slow" is quite a euphemism for "converging to zero".
@Gradually_Adjusting @DrGeraintLLannfrancheta

[–] [email protected] 22 points 4 weeks ago

Surely they're supporting ukraine extra hard as thanks for them leaving the russian gas running through their country, right??

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 weeks ago

In the other hand, the Ukrainian could do the opposite. Sabotage the metering units, and thus give free gaz to Austria & co. Maybe this may make Orban consider switching side.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 weeks ago

Sorry. New phone. Who dis?