The leader of Germany's right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has vowed to restore ties between Germany and Russia as she eyes the chancellery. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The AfD leader made the statement during her election campaign. She said that relations between Germany and Russia are at a low point and need to be restored. The party's platform includes lifting sanctions against Russia and reviving energy cooperation.
This stance aligns with AfD's traditional foreign policy views. The party has previously advocated for good relations with Russia and opposed NATO's eastward expansion. However, this approach has drawn criticism from other German political forces.