Karin Kneissl

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. Kneissl has been a contributor to Russian government outlet RT. Kneissl moved to Russia in 2023. Provided by Wikipedia