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AfD's Weidel says Ukraine has "already lost" the war, urges Germany to end support
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Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, said Ukraine has "already lost" the war against Russia and argued that Germany should end its support for Ukraine against Vladimir Putin's invasion. Weidel made the remarks in an interview with @zannymb, according to a post from The Economist. The post notes that the AfD is currently leading German opinion polls. A full interview was promoted for viewing at 6pm London time (1pm New York time). The statement represents a policy position from a leading figure in a party that is polling first in Germany, amid ongoing debate over German military and financial backing for Kyiv.
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Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party — which is currently leading German opinion polls — has stated that Ukraine has "already lost" the war against Russia.
Speaking to [@zannymb], Weidel said Germany should end its support for Ukraine in its fight against Vladimir Putin's invasion.
The full interview will be available to watch at 6pm London time (1pm New York time): Watch here
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AfD's Weidel Calls for End to German Support for Ukraine, Says War 'Lost'