Putin dances with Austrian Foreign Minister at wedding
Russian President Vladimir Putin danced with Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl as he attended the wedding of the head of Austria's foreign affairs agency on August 18.
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Mr. Putin waltzed with the Austrian Foreign Minister at the wedding. Photo: Reuters |
In the photo published in newspapers, the Russian President can be seen leading his partner, Foreign Minister Kneiss, in a gentle waltz.
There was also video footage of President Putin chatting warmly with the newlyweds. The Russian dignitary left after attending the important event, Austrian media reported.
The Russian president will then travel to Berlin, where he will hold talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The German cabinet has announced that the two sides will discuss the situation in Ukraine, the crisis in Syria and economic issues.