Germany's AfD party opens talks with Gazprom on restoring gas supplies

Germany's right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has opened talks with Russia's state-controlled gas company Gazprom on the possibility of restoring natural gas supplies to Germany. Those supplies were cut off following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

News of the AfD–Gazprom contacts emerged as part of a broader roundup covering developments in the Russo-Ukrainian war. The halt in gas deliveries marked one of the most significant ruptures in energy ties between Germany and Russia since the invasion began — Germany had previously relied heavily on Russian gas, and since 2022 it has actively sought alternative supply sources to reduce that dependence.

The AfD is known for its right-wing nationalist positioning, and the party's outreach to Gazprom signals an apparent interest in rebuilding economic links with Russia at a time when most Western governments, including Germany's own, continue to maintain sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

The available information does not specify how far the talks have progressed, what formal status they hold, or whether they carry any official weight regarding the German government's current energy or foreign policy course. It is also unclear whether other German political parties or government officials have commented on the discussions.