Russian-Austrian Relations: What is the Sochi Dialogue?

OrganizationsOther ♦ Published: July 20, 2021; 20:32 ♦ (Vindobona)

The establishment of the Russian-Austrian civil society forum "Sochi Dialogue" dates back to an initiative by Vladimir Putin and Sebastian Kurz in February 2018. The forum's mission is to promote the exchange of views and ideas. What is the status quo?

Sochi Dialogue (Sotschi Dialog): The establishment of the dialogue platform reflects the interests of both countries in closer exchange and expansion of bilateral relations. / Picture: © Vindobona.org

The Sochi Dialogue is a Russian-Austrian civil society forum that aims to strengthen bilateral relations and civil society exchanges between Russia and Austria as a regular meeting platform for discussion and debate on current civil society issues and developments. …