Former US Ambassador Critiques Anastasiades
April 29, 2025
John M. Koenig, the former U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, criticizes American diplomats and discusses his strained relationship with former President Anastasiades. He reveals that, despite working together, they had a contentious personal relationship, and he considered Anastasiades a fraud and a braggart. Their relationship worsened when Anastasiades decided to meet with Putin, which Koenig opposed. This meeting coincided with a critical moment following the assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.