UkrainePublished: 30 June 2026 at 18:37
AfD leader calls for lifting Russian oil boycott
Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's opposition party Alternative for Germany (AfD), has called for an end to the boycott of Russian oil, reversing years of efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy.
AfD leader Alice Weidel told journalists that Germany should stop its boycott of Russian oil. This statement contradicts Germany's long-standing policy of weaning itself off Russian energy, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Germany has spent years reducing its reliance on Russian energy imports, but Weidel's proposal would reverse that trend. The AfD is known for its pro-Russian stance, and this call could spark debate in German politics about energy security and relations with Russia.
