{
  "id": 9291909,
  "title": "Nord Stream: Politiker warnen AfD-Spitze vor Russland-Gesprächen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/nord-stream-politiker-warnen-afd-spitze-vor-russland-gesprachen",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-23T06:57:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/nord-stream-politiker-warnen-afd-spitze-vor-russland-gespraechen/100256319.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The AfD leadership is considering talks with Russia about potentially resuming gas deliveries to Germany, with party finance chief Alice Weidel stating that they will communicate with both sides, not just Russia. She responded to a journalist's question about a possible spring meeting with Russian Central Bank chief Kirill Dmitrijew, where they would discuss resuming Russian gas deliveries to Germany. Weidel emphasized the importance of opening a communication channel with the Russian side, along with American counterparts. The US and Russia appear to have concluded that only the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a reliable partner in Germany. This move by the AfD is politically sensitive, with politicians from the Union and SPD warning against the party's approach. They argue that the AfD would be violating the constitution by negotiating international agreements without the government's authority. Union and SPD politicians argue that the AfD does not have the right to negotiate international agreements as an opposition party. Additionally, CDU foreign policy expert Roderich Kiesewetter stated that the AfD's consideration of these talks shows that they are actively supporting the Kremlin's position and acting as a Kremlin's pawn. Russia has been offering to pump cheap gas through the Baltic Pipeline to Germany again, but the federal government opposes resuming deliveries due to the war in Ukraine. The AfD's openness to talks with Russia has been welcomed by the Kremlin, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow praising the party's stance and attributing its growing popularity to such expressions.",
  "summary": "Nach ihren Wahlerfolgen drängt die AfD auf einen Kurswechsel in der Russlandpolitik. Im Hintergrund laufen offenbar schon Vorbereitungen für ein brisantes Treffen.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}