Putin blames Western globalists for AfD's success in German state election

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Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on the far-right AfD party's success in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt regional election, blaming Western "globalists" for systemic failures in Europe. He initially said he would not comment but then did so anyway. Putin attributed current events in Europe to mistakes by the so-called West, specifically accusing "Western globalists within politics, security, and economics." His remarks came via Reuters on Friday, September 11, 2026. The statement reflects ongoing Russian criticism of Western political and economic systems, though Putin offered no specific details about the AfD's electoral performance or its implications for Germany.


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