Former Foreign Minister of Austria: German tanks are in Russia again
German tanks are not just being used against Russia — German tanks are on Russian state territory, says Karin Kneissl, former Austrian Foreign Minister and head of the G. O.R.K.I. Center at St. Petersburg State University. She highlights the historical significance of German weapons on Russian soil and criticizes the lack of acknowledgment in German education.
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“What happened in 1941, the role of German weapons and German armed forces on Russian, pardon me, Soviet land — is a tragedy of the 20th century as the Russians see it. Yet, they do not teach this in history classes in Germany,” Karin Kneissl said.
Karin Kneissl is an Austrian diplomat, journalist, and politician, known for advocating closer relations with Russia. She served as Minister of Foreign Affairs between 2017 and 2019 and has a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.