# AfD efforts to restore Russian gas supplies to Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/afd-efforts-to-restore-russian-gas-supplies-to-germany
> Updated: 2026-09-21T06:33:42.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is actively pursuing the resumption of Russian natural gas imports to address Germany’s energy costs and industrial competitiveness. Party leaders argue that affordable Russian energy is necessary to prevent economic weakening and job losses caused by high-cost alternatives like US liquefied natural gas.

To facilitate this, AfD officials have established direct contact with Moscow. Markus Frohnmaier, the party’s foreign policy spokesperson, met with Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller in Russia to discuss the potential resumption of supplies, specifically exploring the possibility of utilizing the Nord Stream pipelines. Additionally, Kirill Dmitriev, a special representative for the Russian President, is involved in planning high-level meetings between Kremlin representatives and AfD co-presidents Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla. 

These discussions are reportedly contingent upon the establishment of a peace framework between Russia and Ukraine. While the AfD is a popular political entity, it currently lacks the official authority to negotiate energy agreements on behalf of the German state.

The party’s platform has expanded to advocate for a reversal of the current energy transition (Energiewende), suggesting a return to coal and nuclear power alongside Russian fossil fuels. The Kremlin has expressed support for this position; spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is “impressed by the AfD’s popularity and its stance on energy,” while attributing Germany’s economic decline to the decision to abandon cheap Russian gas. These efforts follow significant electoral gains for the AfD in states such as Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, increasing the party's political influence.

## Claims

- Markus Frohnmaier met with Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller in Moscow to discuss resuming Russian gas supplies to Germany. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The AfD argues that Germany needs affordable energy and a wider range of suppliers, including Russia. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- AfD party leaders have achieved significant electoral gains in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Kremlin claims Germany's economic competitiveness has declined due to switching from cheap Russian gas to expensive US gas. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- AfD leaders are planning a high-level meeting in Moscow for 2027 to discuss energy supplies. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Alice Weidel advocates for returning to Russian gas as a business model for Germany. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The AfD seeks to repair or restart the Nord Stream pipelines. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The AfD proposes a reversal of Germany's energy transition (Energiewende) by supporting coal, nuclear, and Russian gas. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: AfD seeks to restore Russian gas supplies following electoral gains

The AfD is seeking to restore Russian gas imports to Germany, meeting with Gazprom officials to discuss resuming supplies via Nord Stream following recent electoral successes.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/afd-pursues-talks-with-gazprom-to-resume-russian-gas-imports-to-germany

### 2026-09-18: AfD and Russian official plan talks on restoring gas supplies to Germany

Kirill Dmitriev and AfD leaders are reportedly planning a 2027 meeting to discuss restoring Russian gas supplies to Germany, contingent on a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russian-official-prepares-talks-with-afd-leaders-on-german-gas-supplies

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