Leaders of Germany’s AfD are preparing for a possible early-2027 meeting with Putin economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev to discuss the potential restoration of Russian gas supply to the country, including the reopening of Nord Stream, contingent on a Russia-Ukraine peace framework. Germany, which relied in large part on Russian oil and gas prior to the invasion of Ukraine, has since shifted its sources, though not without price hikes.

The proposed gathering comes amid scrutiny of the AfD’s perceived willingness to work with Moscow and its push to frame cheaper Russian energy as a solution to Germany’s economic and energy challenges. The plan has drawn opposition from many German lawmakers, who warn that a renewed dependence on Russian energy could create security risks and face resistance from Germany’s allies. The meeting remains unconfirmed, and U.S. officials told Reuters that proposed participants Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have not been invited or informed.

Full report: Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say.