Germany's far-right AfD forges a pro-Russia alliance with the BSW
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the leftist BSW have formed a pro-Russia alliance to stop German support for Ukraine. This cooperation led to a motion in the Saxony-Anhalt regional parliament calling for an end to sanctions against Russia and the cessation of aid to Kyiv. Alice Weidel has indicated she would terminate German support for Ukraine. These factions are uniting within state assemblies to challenge the national defense backing of the Ukrainian government.
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- ✓ The AfD and BSW have called for an end to help for Ukraine.
- ✓ A regional parliament in Germany passed a resolution calling for an end to aid to Ukraine.
- ✓ The AfD backed a motion in Saxony-Anhalt to end Russia sanctions and aid for Kiev.
What changed
The AfD and BSW have coordinated in the Saxony-Anhalt regional parliament to pass a resolution ending aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia.
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AfD and BSW Form Pro-Russia Alliance to End Ukraine Aid
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the leftist BSW have formed a pro-Russia alliance to stop German support for Ukraine. This cooperation led to a motion in the Saxony-Anhalt regional parliament calling for an end to sanctions against Russia and the cessation of aid to Kyiv. Alice Weidel has indicated she would terminate German support for Ukraine. These factions are uniting within state assemblies to challenge the national defense backing of the Ukrainian government.
Why it matters
Germany is the most populous member of the European Union and a key provider of military and financial aid to Ukraine. The alignment of far-right and leftist parties on foreign policy represents a challenge to the established consensus in Berlin.
What is confirmed
- The AfD and BSW have called for an end to help for Ukraine.
- A regional parliament in Germany passed a resolution calling for an end to aid to Ukraine.
- The AfD backed a motion in Saxony-Anhalt to end Russia sanctions and aid for Kiev.
Still unconfirmed
- Alice Weidel would pull the plug on German support for Ukraine.
- The AfD and BSW have forged a pro-Russia alliance.
What to watch next
- Whether other regional parliaments adopt similar resolutions against Ukraine aid
- Official responses from the German federal government regarding the Saxony-Anhalt motion
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- Reuters — Germany's AfD and leftist BSW call for end to help for Ukraine
- dw.com — Germany's far-right AfD forges a pro-Russia alliance with the BSW
- Yahoo — Saxony-Anhalt: AfD backs motion to end Russia sanctions, aid for Kiev
- ua.news — Germany passed a resolution calling for an end to aid to Ukraine
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