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[–] AmbiguousProps 87 points 3 months 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.

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 79 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 45 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] khannie@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

....900 days ago. *tears*

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 38 points 3 months 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.

[–] tal 25 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months 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). 

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago

I expected nothing, yet somehow I am still disappointed.

[–] helgenug@digitalcourage.social 3 points 3 months ago

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

[–] sexy_peach@feddit.org 23 points 3 months ago

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

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 13 points 3 months 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.

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 9 points 3 months ago

Sorry. New phone. Who dis?