Chrupalla on Russia statements: Aiming for a policy of détente:
AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla drew criticism, including from within his own party ...
zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/chrupalla-russland-aussagen-putin-entspannungspolitik-100.html
Photo: zdfheute.de · view article
Chrupalla Defends Controversial Stance on RussiaAfD leader Chrupalla insists on easing tensions with Russia despite criticism from party members and defense experts.
Key FactsNov 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- Tino Chrupalla emphasized a need for détente with Russia to avoid a larger conflict in Europe during the ZDF Morning Show.
- He stated that Russia does not pose an immediate threat to Germany, but any country could potentially become dangerous.
- Chrupalla opposes sending German troops to foreign wars and advocates for a peaceful approach in national policy.
- Criticism arose within the AfD, especially from defense spokesperson Rüdiger Lucassen, while co-leader Alice Weidel highlighted continued cooperation despite differing views.
What I aim for with that is clearly a policy of détente that we desperately need.— Tino Chrupalla in the ZDF 'Morgenmagazin' regarding his statements on Russia.
Story Details
| Last Updated | |
| Total Articles | 18 |
Main Topics
News on this topic
Chrupalla on Russia statements: Aiming for a policy of détente: AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla drew criticism, including from within his own party ...
zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/chrupalla-russland-aussagen-putin-entspannungspolitik-100.html
AfD leader Chrupalla defends Vladimir Putin: “No current threat to Germany from Russia”
berliner-zeitung.de/news/afd-chef-chrupalla-verteidigt-wladimir-putin-keine-gefahr-fuer-deutschland-aktuell-durch-russland-li.10005205
More articles on this subject
Previous
Markus Lanz clashes with AfD leader Tino Chrupalla: AfD leader Tino Chrupalla explained on "Markus Lanz" why it is necessary to maintain dialogue with Russia ...
stern.de/kultur/tv/markus-lanz-geraet-mit-afd-chef-tino-chrupalla-aneinander-36336336.html
“Markus Lanz”: “Putin has done nothing to me,” says Chrupalla – Kremlin critic is stunned
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article691434300407e2fef73c9de7/markus-lanz-mir-hat-putin-nichts-getan-sagt-chrupalla-kreml-kritiker-ist-fassungslos.html
“Seriously?!” AfD leader's comparison with Russia leaves Markus Lanz stunned: On “Markus Lanz,” AfD leader Tino Chrupalla defended his stance on Russia ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/im-ernst-jetzt-russland-vergleich-von-afd-chef-macht-markus-lanz-baff_6cb90ae3-2a44-4510-b6e9-1d75bb916ac8.html
Lanz stunned by Chrupalla's comments on Russia – comparison with Poland leaves presenter speechless
fr.de/politik/markus-lanz-geraet-wegen-russland-mit-afd-chef-tino-chrupalla-aneinander-stopp-stopp-zr-94033269.html
Lanz stunned by Chrupalla's statements on Russia – comparison with Poland leaves presenter speechless
hna.de/politik/markus-lanz-geraet-wegen-russland-mit-afd-chef-tino-chrupalla-aneinander-stopp-stopp-zr-94033269.html
Confrontation on Lanz: Kremlin critic exposes AfD leader Chrupalla: Tino Chrupalla (AfD) on “Markus Lanz”: “I argue as a German politician that he [Putin] has ...
morgenpost.de/kultur/tv-streaming/article410436750/konfrontation-bei-lanz-kreml-kritiker-stellt-afd-chef-chrupalla-bloss.html
“Absurd”: Chrupalla under fire in AfD for TV statements: AfD leader Chrupalla clearly defends Putin's Russia on ZDF television – even his party colleagues are ...
merkur.de/politik/abstrus-chrupalla-steht-in-afd-wegen-tv-aussagen-unter-beschuss-94035182.html
Lanz stunned by Chrupalla's Russia remarks - | Poland comparison leaves host speechless
fnp.de/politik/markus-lanz-geraet-wegen-russland-mit-afd-chef-tino-chrupalla-aneinander-stopp-stopp-zr-94033269.html
Lanz stunned by Chrupalla's Russia remarks - | Poland comparison leaves host speechless
op-online.de/politik/markus-lanz-geraet-wegen-russland-mit-afd-chef-tino-chrupalla-aneinander-stopp-stopp-zr-94033269.html
Lanz stunned by Chrupalla's comments on Russia – comparison with Poland leaves presenter speechless
merkur.de/politik/markus-lanz-geraet-wegen-russland-mit-afd-chef-tino-chrupalla-aneinander-stopp-stopp-zr-94033269.html
Lanz stunned by Chrupalla's Russia remarks - | Poland comparison leaves host speechless
giessener-anzeiger.de/politik/markus-lanz-geraet-wegen-russland-mit-afd-chef-tino-chrupalla-aneinander-stopp-stopp-zr-94033269.html
Next
Similar to This
Previous
OpinionWhy it is legitimate to evaluate the contents of the AfD leak: The two federal and parliamentary group leaders of the AfD, Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla.
morgenpost.de/politik/article413469497/warum-es-legitim-ist-die-inhalte-des-afd-leaks-auszuwerten.html
Chrupalla: “Mr. Chancellor, this isn’t going to work anymore”: In the Bundestag, the AfD levels sharp accusations at Chancellor Merz. Party leader Chrupalla also ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/merz-gibt-regierungserklaerung-zum-eu-gipfel-ab_cadcded6-b60c-48c9-8493-def0f5c0a47b.html
,regionOfInterest=(1221,559)&hash=c49e697d9832cbcfd8cb2c8f4245d3d1699976ff3c3cebd699037e11cc4328b9)
When Lanz throws this question at Wagenknecht, the AfD leader laughs: Things are getting heated on ZDF. The presenter puts the BSW founder in a tight spot ...
schwaebische.de/politik/als-lanz-wagenknecht-diese-frage-an-den-kopf-knallt-lacht-der-afd-chef-auf-4839766
"That was just electioneering?" - Chrupalla flounders on Lanz's show: Markus Lanz
morgenpost.de/kultur/tv-streaming/article413091968/das-war-nur-wahlkampf-chrupalla-geraet-bei-lanz-ins-schwimmen.html
Key FactsLanz confronts Wagenknecht over possible AfD support
Sep 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rundschau-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rundschau-online.de
- Preliminary projections put the AfD at 43.8 percent in Saxony-Anhalt, short of its goal of governing alone.
- The BSW narrowly entered the state parliament with 5.3 percent and could play a key role in majority decisions.
- Wagenknecht reaffirmed that the BSW would not elect Ulrich Siegmund premier, preferring a personality respected across party lines.
- Lanz accused Wagenknecht of making herself an enabler for the AfD; she rejected the accusation as outrageous.
At this level, the debate is pointless.— Sahra Wagenknecht, during the ZDF talk show Markus Lanz
Chrupalla on Morgenmagazin: AfD politician wants to resume gas imports from Russia despite the war
hna.de/politik/chrupalla-im-morgenmagazin-afd-politiker-will-gas-aus-russland-zr-94263000.html
AfD leader Chrupalla wants “cheap gas from Russia” – ZDF host immediately counters
hna.de/politik/afd-chef-chrupalla-will-guenstiges-gas-aus-russland-zdf-moderator-kontert-sofort-zr-94261202.html
Objection! Why AfD leader Tino Chrupalla's criticism of Trump on Markus Lanz's show is based on a logical fallacy
weltwoche.de/daily/einspruch-warum-afd-chef-tino-chrupallas-trump-kritik-bei-markus-lanz-einem-denkfehler-unterliegt/
AfD leader Chrupalla suddenly becomes a fierce critic of Trump on Lanz: “Third World War has probably begun”
derwesten.de/panorama/promi-tv/markus-lanz-afd-chef-chrupalla-vergleich-dritten-weltkrieg-id302014403.html
Key FactsChrupalla’s Stark Critique and War Concerns on Markus Lanz
Mar 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: derwesten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: derwesten.de
- Tino Chrupalla condemned the US and Israeli attacks on Iran as illegal and lacking a clear objective during the ZDF talk show.
- He expressed strong disappointment with Donald Trump, accusing him of failing to fulfill campaign promises.
- Chrupalla suggested that the actions under Trump might have triggered the onset of a third world war.
- He endorsed diplomacy in the Middle East conflict and defended AfD candidate Markus Frohnmaier’s campaign strategy.
We stand on the threshold of having probably started World War III with Donald Trump.— Tino Chrupalla, AfD leader, on the ZDF talk show Markus Lanz
"Caren Miosga" today: Guests and topic (February 8th): On Sunday, the ARD talk show "Caren Miosga" welcomes, among others, Tino Chrupalla. That's the topic.
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.caren-miosga-heute-gaeste-thema-08-02-2026-chrupalla.70dfbf08-8528-4e28-ae8a-1369f92490b2.html
Key FactsAfD’s Vision: Trump, Russia, and Germany’s Future
Feb 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- The February 8 episode of 'Caren Miosga' focuses on whether Donald Trump serves as a role model for Germany, featuring AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla.
- The AfD’s poll results now rival those of the Union, bringing its foreign and economic policies into sharper public scrutiny.
- The party advocates closer ties with Russia while aligning with Trump’s confrontational domestic and foreign policy approach.
- Amid new US tariffs and global crises, the discussion centers on AfD strategies to boost Germany’s economy and shape European cooperation.
Alice Weidel: "This war is lost for Ukraine," claims the AfD leader: New unity in Russia policy: AfD chairwoman Alice Weidel aligns herself with Tino ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/plus692c341ebfd2aab7f514c0df/alice-weidel-dieser-krieg-ist-fuer-die-ukraine-verloren-behauptet-die-afd-chefin.html
Paid articlePaywall
Der Vorsitzende der rechtsextremen AfD bezeichnet Polen als ebenso große Bedrohung für Deutschland wie Russland.
notesfrompoland.com/2025/11/12/leader-of-far-right-afd-suggests-poland-as-great-a-threat-to-germany-as-russia/
Defense experts outraged: Chrupalla's appearance on Lanz shocks party colleagues: Putin has “done nothing” to him, and Poland could also pose a threat to ...
n-tv.de/politik/Chrupallas-Lanz-Auftritt-schockiert-Parteifreunde-id30015372.html
Kiesewetter criticizes Chrupalla's appearance on Lanz: “Russian Trojan horse”: Chrupalla's comments on Lanz cause irritation: Kiesewetter not only criticizes a ...
fr.de/politik/kiesewetter-kritisiert-chrupallas-lanz-auftritt-russisches-trojanisches-pferd-zr-94034524.html
Putin and the AfD: Weidel warns Moscow - | Chrupalla disagrees: AfD leader Alice Weidel warns of an escalation by Russia after airspace violations ...
fr.de/politik/weidel-kritisiert-russland-chrupalla-relativiert-vorfaelle-93951358.html
Key FactsAfD Divided on Russia’s Airspace Violations
Sep 24, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- Alice Weidel urged Russia to act to reduce tensions following airspace breaches.
- She highlighted the importance of not testing U.S. President Trump’s patience.
- Tino Chrupalla downplayed the incidents, calling reports about drones exaggerated propaganda.
- The incidents involved unauthorized Russian aircraft entering NATO-controlled airspace.
I believe that Russia is also called upon to behave in a de-escalating manner and not to further violate NATO airspace and test air defense systems.— Alice Weidel, leader of the AfD, warns against escalation by Russia.
Tino Chrupalla: AfD supports Chancellor Friedrich Merz's partial arms embargo on Israel
berliner-zeitung.de/news/tino-chrupalla-afd-unterstuetzt-kanzler-friedrich-merz-teilweisen-waffenlieferstopp-an-israel-li.2348215
Key FactsZDF Fact-Checks Chrupalla on Gaza, Russia and Free Speech
Aug 10, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- Polls paint a mixed picture: 74 percent supported negotiations, but a general rejection of the war is unsubstantiated.
- Germany’s intelligence chiefs warned in October 2024 of a growing Russian threat, particularly through influence operations.
- Between October 2021 and March 2025, the AfD received 84 of 127 calls to order, far more than other parties.
- The fact-check calls Chrupalla’s portrayal of reporting offices misleading, as criminal offenses remain prosecuted under unchanged rules.
I do not see Russia as an enemy. … Good friends can become hostile tomorrow, and there can be hostile intentions toward Germany as well. I do not see that coming from Russia with regard to Germany.— Tino Chrupalla, AfD – in the ZDF Summer Interview, discussing Russia and Germany
AfD boss Chrupalla with Markus Lanz: "For me, Putin is not a war criminal": Reports of war crimes in Ukraine are mounting. For AfD boss Tino Chrupalla, however ...
rnd.de/politik/afd-chef-chrupalla-bei-markus-lanz-fuer-mich-ist-putin-kein-kriegsverbrecher-VIFASMVG5JB5RCKLOB223Q5ZSU.html
Key FactsChrupalla Says Putin Is Not a War Criminal
Nov 30, 2022 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rnd.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rnd.de
- Chrupalla said competent courts should decide on Putin’s classification only after the war and that using the term now served no purpose.
- He also called George W. Bush a war criminal, prompting Eva Quadbeck to note that competent courts had never convicted Bush accordingly.
- According to Chrupalla, Russian missile strikes on Ukraine’s civilian population were a response to alleged Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory, including explosions at the Crimea Bridge in early October.
- Chrupalla later said Russia bore responsibility for the war, but did not consider further German arms deliveries a solution and also saw causes in the West.
The responsibility for this war lies with Russia.— Tino Chrupalla, AfD chief, said this on Markus Lanz (the ZDF talk show) on Tuesday evening, while addressing Putin's war.
Next