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Karin Kneissl | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 18 December 2017 – 3 June 2019 | |
| Chancellor | Sebastian Kurz |
| Preceded by | Sebastian Kurz |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Schallenberg |
| Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe | |
| In office 18 December 2017 – 31 December 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Sebastian Kurz |
| Succeeded by | Angelino Alfano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 January 1965 Vienna, Austria |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse |
Wolfgang Meilinger (m. 2018) |
| Alma mater | University of Vienna École nationale d'administration |
Karin Kneissl (born 18 January 1965) is an Austrian diplomat, journalist, and politician. She served as Minister of Foreign Affairs between 2017 and 2019. Prior to assuming her government position, she was a lecturer.
Kneissl has advocated for closer relations with Russia and has a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.[1] Kneissl has been a contributor to Russian government outlet RT.[2] Kneissl moved to Russia in 2023.[3]
- ^ Chiappa, Claudia (16 August 2023). "Austria's Putin ally says Russia better for holidays than Seychelles, Maldives". Politico Europe. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
:0was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Austrian ex-foreign minister moves to Russia – with ponies flown in on military plane". The Guardian. 14 September 2023. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
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