Putin blames Western policy for AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt

n-tv.de (German)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attributed the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt to Western policy failures, claiming European governments are forcing citizens into a baseless conflict with Russia that creates insecurity. Speaking in New Delhi, Putin said European governments provoke an open conflict with Russia, which he claims unsettles citizens and influences German election results. He denied Russia threatens Europe, citing World War II outcomes as settling all questions. Putin's comments came after being asked about the AfD's success in last Sunday's state election. He also referenced Western discussions about deploying troops to Ukraine, which he characterized as meaning war with Russia.


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