Dancing with Putin: how Austria’s former foreign minister found a new home in Russia

Karin Kneissl's controversial invitation to Putin at her wedding sparked global headlines and highlighted Austria's delicate ties with Russia. Her career as a foreign minister was filled with ambition, challenges, and provocative writings on international affairs. The podcast dives into her shocking shift from Vienna’s political scene to life in St. Petersburg, exploring her ideological transformation amid rising geopolitical tensions. With anecdotes of her eccentricities and the infamous dance with Putin, the discussion reveals a complex figure navigating a tumultuous landscape.