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Putin set to attend Austrian foreign minister's wedding | Putin set to attend Austrian foreign minister's wedding |
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday - but not before attending nuptials in Austria first. | Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday - but not before attending nuptials in Austria first. |
A Kremlin spokesman confirmed earlier this week that that Mr Putin would be a surprise guest at the wedding of the Austrian foreign minister. | A Kremlin spokesman confirmed earlier this week that that Mr Putin would be a surprise guest at the wedding of the Austrian foreign minister. |
Karin Kneissl is said to marrying businessman Wolfgang Meilinger at a vineyard in Austria's Styria state. | |
Mr Putin was invited during a visit to Austria earlier this year. | |
Ms Kneissl, an independent, was picked for the foreign minister job by Austria's far-right Freedom Party - a coalition partner in the current government. | Ms Kneissl, an independent, was picked for the foreign minister job by Austria's far-right Freedom Party - a coalition partner in the current government. |
Austria's media has been abuzz about the Russian president's appearance since it was announced earlier this week. | Austria's media has been abuzz about the Russian president's appearance since it was announced earlier this week. |
Some opposition politicians have voiced concern about the potential cost to taxpayers incurred by increased security for the visit. | Some opposition politicians have voiced concern about the potential cost to taxpayers incurred by increased security for the visit. |
Members of the country's Green Party are among those calling for the foreign minister to resign over Mr Putin's invitation. | Members of the country's Green Party are among those calling for the foreign minister to resign over Mr Putin's invitation. |
The Russian president is also set for informal talks with the German chancellor on Saturday about a number of issues. | The Russian president is also set for informal talks with the German chancellor on Saturday about a number of issues. |
Germany is facing pressure from the US to halt work on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project which will transport gas from Russia. | Germany is facing pressure from the US to halt work on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project which will transport gas from Russia. |
Speaking to the press on Friday, Mrs Merkel said she would like to discuss the possibility of a meeting on Syria with other Nato partners, but that "no specific results are expected" from Saturday's working meeting. | Speaking to the press on Friday, Mrs Merkel said she would like to discuss the possibility of a meeting on Syria with other Nato partners, but that "no specific results are expected" from Saturday's working meeting. |