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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Sam Kiley

Why the AfD’s German triumph is a win for Putin – and leaves Ukraine exposed

The success of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in state elections could herald a disaster for Ukraine, a European victory for Vladimir Putin, and a stampede of greed over democracy orchestrated by one man.

Kirill Dmitriev is to Donald Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, what Putin is to the 47th president – their favourite and much favoured Russian.

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