Alice Weidel, AfD co-leader and chancellor candidate, slammed Germany’s Ukraine aid on January 25, 2026, accusing Kyiv of Nord Stream sabotage and demanding repayment of ~€70B in support.
Alice Weidel
She invoked WWII history to oppose deploying German troops against Russia, questioning how leaders could “forget history.” AfD pushes for renewed Russian energy ties, drawing criticism for echoing Kremlin views amid strong polling (20-30%).
