"In Austria, in some districts and districts at the level of local self-government, we do not share similar principles regarding sanctions, we believe that these sanctions have harmed us in the amount of about $ 100 billion," he said.

He noted that "the United States, which imposed sanctions on Russia, harmed the business of many European countries, including."

According to him, "Russia has managed to survive."

Earlier, Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen called on European countries "not to dance to the tune" of the American leader Donald Trump.