Germany’s far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is preparing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev to explore the possibility of restarting gas supplies to Europe’s largest economy.

Sources revealed that the meeting could take place as early as March 2027, with AfD co‑leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla expected to attend. The discussions would focus on reopening the Nord Stream pipelines, but only if a peace framework between Russia and Ukraine is agreed beforehand.

The planned summit underscores the close ties between Moscow and the AfD, which, despite being blocked from power by rival coalitions, has emerged as Germany’s most popular party among voters. Potential venues for the talks include Israel, the UAE, or India, reflecting the international scope of the discussions.

AfD leaders have long advocated ending Germany’s boycott of Russian oil and gas, arguing that renewed imports could bolster the country’s struggling economy. Dmitriev, who heads Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, recently met U.S. representatives in Moscow, raising speculation about broader participation in the proposed talks.

While any agreement would be symbolic given AfD’s lack of governing power, the preparations highlight the fragility of Germany’s political landscape and the growing pressure on mainstream parties to respond to AfD’s electoral success.