{
  "id": 9167162,
  "title": "Germany cut Russian gas after 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Now, its far-right AfD party is in talks with Gazprom to bring it back, and Kremlin welcomes decision",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/germany-cut-russian-gas-after-2022-invasion-of-ukraine-now-its-far",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T17:01:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/09/22/germany-cut-russian-gas-after-2022-invasion-of-ukraine-now-its-far-right-afd-party-is-in-talks-with-gazprom-to-bring-it-back-and-kremlin-welcomes-decision/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is in discussions with Russian gas company Gazprom to resume importing Russian gas, reversing a policy implemented following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Foreign-policy speaker Beatrix von Storch confirmed to Deutsche Welle (DW) that the party's foreign policy speaker, Markus Frohnmaier, met with Gazprom chairman Alexei Miller in Moscow to explore resuming supplies. The AfD's decision to reach out to Gazprom contradicts the West's central response to the war, which was to cut Russia's dependence on European energy markets. Before the 2022 invasion, Russia provided about 55% of Germany's gas, a dependence that hindered Germany's prompt response to the conflict. Restoring Russian gas imports would not only provide Germany with more affordable energy but also present a significant revenue stream for Russia during the ongoing war. The Kremlin has publicly welcomed the AfD's engagement with Moscow, with Putin's press secretary Dmitriy Peskov reacting positively to the party's growing popularity. The AfD's talks with Gazprom take place as the party gains ground in polls, especially in eastern Germany and Berlin, where Russia's war against Ukraine has been a significant factor in their platform. Von Storch emphasized that the war is perceived more as a domestic issue, with people fearing its impact on Germany's security.",
  "summary": "Its foreign-policy speaker met Gazprom's chief in Moscow to discuss resuming supplies.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}