AfD’s Weidel questions Sochi BRICS trip as Ukraine tensions expose party rifts
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has expressed reservations about AfD members attending a BRICS conference in Sochi, Russia, due to unclear outcomes. Meanwhile, concerns are raised about the party's ties with Ukraine.
Alice Weidel, often perceived as the more moderate voice within the AfD, has criticized plans for AfD members to attend the BRICS conference in Sochi. She advised against participation, citing uncertain results. Weidel's stance comes amidst growing concerns about the party's relationship with Ukraine.
Marc Henrichmann, chairman of the Bundestag's intelligence oversight committee, has warned that Ukraine is exploiting the AfD for espionage purposes. However, Tino Chrupalla, Weidel's co-leader, has dismissed these accusations. Chrupalla echoed Kremlin messaging in his comments, insisting that any country, including Poland, could pose a threat to Germany. This stance has drawn criticism from German centrists who warn that the AfD is acting as a mouthpiece for Putin inside Germany. Chrupalla's recent comments also include the claim that Putin's Ukraine does not pose a threat to Germany.
Alice Weidel's reservations about AfD's attendance at the BRICS conference in Sochi highlight internal divisions within the party regarding Ukraine. Meanwhile, concerns about AfD's ties with Ukraine persist, with German centrists warning about the party's potential role as a mouthpiece for Putin. Tino Chrupalla's denial of espionage accusations and echoing of Kremlin messaging have further fueled these concerns.
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