The former Austrian minister for public affairs, Karin Kneissl, traveled to the Russian Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, which experienced a significant disruption on its opening day due to unmanned aerial vehicle attacks. The event, focused on a range of topics, was interrupted by a widespread display of applause.
Kneissl, who has a longstanding connection to the region, commented on the situation via Telegram, stating, “Good evening from St. Petersburg, which was heavily attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles from Ukraine.” The 61-year-old, who currently resides in the Rjazan region with her animals, frequently finds herself in an area targeted by attacks. Previously, Kneissl had made public statements, including one to the Vsesoyuzny Komsomol, asserting her continued survival.
Following the attacks in her region of birth, she issued a statement: “I am sorry for you, comrades, that I am still alive.”
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and security concerns surrounding the Russian Economic Forum and the region’s vulnerability to aerial attacks. This former Austrian official’s presence underscores her established ties to the Russian Federation.
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