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AfD Reportedly Preparing Talks on Russian GasInsiders say the meeting is planned for spring 2027 with Alice Weidel, Tino Chrupalla and Kirill Dmitriev.
Key FactsSep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rp-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rp-online.de
- Insiders say Alice Weidel, Tino Chrupalla and Kirill Dmitriev are expected to discuss gas supplies in spring 2027.
- Insiders named Israel, the United Arab Emirates or India; a US official said Witkoff and Kushner were neither informed nor invited.
- The German government rejects resuming supplies because of the war; the EU now prohibits imports of Russian pipeline gas.
- The AfD has no authority over gas supplies; German critics warn against renewed dependence on Russia and risks to European security.
Germany must not become dependent on Russia again.— Michael Kellner, Green Party member of the Bundestag, commenting on the discussion about resuming Russian gas deliveries and the need to avoid renewed dependence on Russia.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: taz.de
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