The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomes the desire of the German party “AfD” to engage in dialogue with Moscow. It contrasted that stance with the confrontational statements made by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
On Sunday, the anti‑immigration party “Alternative for Germany” came first in the elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The result followed the party’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks earlier and increased political pressure on Merz.
Plans for contacts and gas supplies
Last week, Reuters reported that a top economic representative for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leadership of the AfD have begun preparations for a meeting next year to discuss the resumption of Russian gas supplies to Germany.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that he had no information regarding reports of the AfD’s attempts to establish contacts with Moscow. He added that the party is now popular in Germany, showing a steady upward trend and advocating closer ties with Russia.
“However, as a political force in Germany — one that is currently popular, shows a stable upward trend and speaks about the expediency of establishing relations with our country — this inevitably appeals to us,” noted Peskov.
He said Merz, by contrast, has made only confrontational statements regarding Russia.
Source: Reuters
