Germany’s AfD held talks with Gazprom CEO on resuming Russian gas supplies
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is already in talks with Russia about resuming gas supplies. The party’s foreign policy spokesperson, Markus Frohnmaier, discussed the matter with Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has initiated discussions with Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller regarding the resumption of Russian gas supplies. Markus Frohnmaier, the party's foreign policy spokesperson, met with Miller in Moscow. Beatrix von Storch, the deputy chair of the AfD's parliamentary group in the Bundestag, acknowledged these reports, stating that the party is interested in resuming trade and obtaining affordable energy.
Reuters reported on September 18 that AfD leadership was preparing to negotiate with Russia on gas supplies, with potential talks scheduled for March 2027, contingent upon a peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine. The AfD co-chairs Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, as well as Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, are expected to represent Russia in these talks.
Additionally, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also expected to participate. The article was written by a Meduza journalist and translated from Russian using an AI model that adheres to the outlet's editorial standards, which is then reviewed by an editor before publication.
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