AfD Leader Tino Chrupalla Questions Germany's NATO Membership

Chrupalla calls for NATO to respect Russia's interests and urges Germany to re-evaluate its alliance role, citing U.S. dominance.

Tino Chrupalla, co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), has suggested Germany consider leaving NATO unless the alliance reduces U.S. influence and respects Russia's interests.
Chrupalla claims NATO prioritizes American military goals over European interests, advocating for a European defense strategy that includes Russia.
He criticized Germany's support for Ukraine in the ongoing war, stating Berlin's policies are externally dictated and not in Germany's sovereign interest.
The AfD leader also controversially declared that 'Russia has won the war' in Ukraine and called for the German government to push for an end to the conflict.
The AfD, polling strongly ahead of February's snap elections, continues to push a pro-Russia stance, with other party figures promoting closer ties between Europe and Moscow.