Reuters: Germany’s AfD party and Kremlin envoy prepare for talks on restarting Russian gas supplies

Leaders of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party are reportedly gearing up for discussions on restarting Russian gas deliveries, according to Reuters. The meeting may occur as early as March 2027, with co-chairs Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla expected to participate, along with Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund.

However, the talks will only proceed if Russia and Ukraine agree on a peace deal terms by then, as reported by Reuters. U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also considered for the talks, though they have not yet been officially invited. The primary agenda will revolve around reactivating the Nord Stream gas pipeline, though such a move may face opposition in Germany.

Michael Kellner, a Green Party lawmaker, argued that the crisis has cost 50 billion euros and that resuming deliveries would be "treason." CDU member Roderich Kiesewetter described it as a disaster, emphasizing that Russia uses energy as a hybrid weapon. Regardless of the outcome, the meeting is seen as symbolic, as the AfD is not part of Germany's federal government.

The AfD hopes the talks will demonstrate competence in foreign policy and highlight the government's inability to address energy price issues. Meduza confirms that the story is written by a journalist and translated from Russian using an AI model that adheres to strict editorial standards, with every draft reviewed by an editor before publication.