Ex-Foreign Minister of Austria left Rosneft/collage 24 channels cut ties with Russian business because of the war in Ukraine. Following Gerhard Schroeder, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl left Rosneft.
Kneissl withdrew from Rosneft back on May 20
Karin Kneissl submitted her resignation from the position of a member of the Board of Directors of Rosneft. The statement of the former Austrian Foreign Minister came into force on May 20.
The departure of Karin Kneissl was announced in the press service of Rosneft. They expressed the hope that Kneisl would return in the future.
In connection with this appeal, the Company thanks Karin Kneisl for their joint work over the past ten months, characterized by a difficult pandemic and international situation. In the future, Rosneft looks forward to working with Ms. Kneissl as a prominent representative of the international expert community, the statement on the company's website says.
What is known about Kneisl
- Karin Kneisl Headed the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs from December 2017 to June 2019. In March 2021, it became known that Kneisl was nominated to the board of directors of Rosneft. Already at the beginning of summer 2021, she joined the board of directors of a Russian oil company.
- Together with her, the former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder entered the Russian company. The other day, the exleader of Germany had to leave Rosneft against the backdrop of a crushing roof.
- It should be noted that Kneissl is Vladimir Putin close to the President of Russia. In 2018, she invited Putin to her wedding, and the Russian leader even allowed himself to be late.
- According to media reports, Putin gave the newlyweds a painting with rustic motifs, an old oil squeezer and a Tula samovar. Another gift from Putin was the performance of the Kuban Cossack Choir, which “became famous” for its performance at the opening of the so-called Crimean Bridge.
- Also, the President of Russia danced with Kneissl.
- Note that Schroeder and Kneisl withdrew from Rosneft amid an alleged embargo on Russian oil. Back in early May, the European Commission presented the 6th package of sanctions against Russia, including an embargo on Russian oil. However, Hungary is still blocking the sanctions.
