AfD Leader Calls for End to German Military Aid to Ukraine and a Diplomatic Path
In a recent statement, Tino Khrupalla, who serves as co-chairman of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), urged German authorities to halt military support to Ukraine. The remark was transmitted by the Russian news agency TASS, and it frames the Ukrainian conflict as outside Berlin’s direct interests, arguing that a diplomatic solution is necessary.
This position reflects Khrupalla’s view that the ongoing military assistance to Kyiv should be stopped. He described the current cycle of support as a spiral that must be broken. He asserted that Germany is not a party to the conflict and that diplomacy should guide the way forward, emphasizing negotiations as the sole viable route to deescalation.
According to Khrupalla, the AfD initially opposed providing military aid to Ukraine, a stance that aligns with his call for a diplomatic settlement rather than further escalation. He stressed that the only acceptable exit from the present crisis lies in dialogue between the involved parties, without drawing Germany deeper into the fighting.
Earlier reporting noted that significant portions of the German public express concern about an escalation of the war, amid ongoing discussions about whether Kyiv seeks matériel or naval assets to bolster its defenses. The discourse reflects a broader apprehension among many Germans about the potential consequences of intensified international involvement in the conflict. These concerns contribute to a political environment where calls for restraint and a renewed emphasis on negotiation resonate with segments of the electorate. (Source: TASS)”