Austria has come under heavy criticism for granting visas that will allow sanctioned Russian politicians to attend a meeting in Vienna of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation (OSCE) in Europe. The issue highlights the delicate balancing act the European country has engaged in while trying to maintain its longstanding position of military neutrality during the war in Ukraine. The Austrian government has condemned Russia’s invasion but also stressed the need to maintain diplomatic relations with Moscow. Austria hosts several UN agencies and international organisations such as the OSCE, which was established during the Cold War as a forum for...