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title: "Putin envoy and AfD prepare talks on Russian gas for Germany"
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published: "2026-09-18T16:05:15.002Z"
source_reported: "2026-09-18T15:37:05.790Z"
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trust_score: 42
critic_score: 57
hype_score: 41
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# Putin envoy and AfD prepare talks on Russian gas for Germany

*Meeting contingent on Russia-Ukraine peace framework, with possible locations including Israel, UAE, or India.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body (Reuters) and two independent outlets cited.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Reporting includes context on Germany's energy situation and AfD's political standing.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises talks on resuming gas, which is supported by the reporting.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Russia's economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev and the leadership of Germany's AfD party are preparing to meet next year to discuss resuming Russian gas supplies.
- The meeting is conditional on Russia and Ukraine reaching a peace framework agreement.
- Possible locations for the meeting include Israel, the United Arab Emirates, or India.
- US officials stated that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were not informed or invited to the proposed summit.

Kirill Dmitriev, an economic envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the leadership of Germany's AfD party are preparing to meet next year to discuss resuming Russian gas supplies to Germany. The meeting is contingent on Russia and Ukraine reaching a peace framework agreement. Possible locations for the meeting include Israel, the United Arab Emirates, or India. AfD co-chairs Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla are expected to attend.

The discussions, which could take place as early as March, highlight the relationship between Moscow and the AfD. Dmitriev previously attended a meeting in Moscow with US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Organisers had hoped Witkoff and Kushner would also attend the gas meeting, which would consider the reopening of the Nord Stream pipelines. However, a US official stated that Witkoff and Kushner were not informed or invited to the proposed summit.

## Disagreements on meeting details

While multiple reports indicate a meeting is being prepared, specific details vary. Some reports suggest the meeting could happen as early as March, while others state it is planned for next year or early 2027. The potential involvement of US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner is also a point of divergence, with one source stating they were not informed or invited, contradicting earlier hopes by organisers.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated or centre-rated reports mention the specific figure of 43.8% of the vote in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt election that the AfD recently achieved, a detail present in the digest from BizToc.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 17% (2)
- Centre: 25% (3)
- Right: 58% (7)

19 of 31 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-18T16:00:27.032057+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-18T16:30:20.029Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated reports focused on the preparation of talks between Moscow and the AfD regarding Russian gas supplies to Germany. Both in.gr and censor.net highlighted the potential resumption of Nord Stream pipelines. In.gr also noted that any attempt to restart Russian gas supplies would face strong resistance in Germany and among its allies, quoting Green party MP Michael Kellner, who stated that Germany cannot depend on Russia again and that Putin uses the AfD for his own purposes. Kellner also stated that the energy crisis cost Germany €50 billion and that returning to it would be a betrayal. Roderich Kiesewetter, an MP from the CDU, stated that the AfD is on Russia's side and willing to betray Ukraine and Germany, and that reopening Nord Stream would be a disaster for European security.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports from Eesti Rahvusringhääling and The Kyiv Independent, both citing Reuters, detailed the planned meeting between Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev and the AfD leadership to discuss resuming Russian gas supplies. Eesti Rahvusringhääling noted that the meeting would only occur if a peace framework between Russia and Ukraine is agreed upon and that organisers hope to bring together the AfD, Russia, and the United States. The report also mentioned that while the meeting would be symbolic given the AfD is not in government, the preparations highlight the fragility of Germany's political system. The Kyiv Independent also mentioned the potential involvement of US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, though a US official denied they were informed or invited.

### Right

- Right-rated reports from EADaily, REALITATEA.NET, Korrespondent.net, Globo, vz.ru, and The Straits Times focused on the AfD's preparations to discuss resuming Russian gas supplies with a representative of the Russian President. EADaily stated the AfD is the most popular party in Germany. REALITATEA.NET suggested Moscow might resume cheap gas deliveries to Germany. Korrespondent.net noted that before 2022, Russia supplied over a third of Germany's crude oil and more than half of its natural gas. Globo and The Straits Times reported that the meeting is contingent on a Russia-Ukraine peace framework. Vz.ru mentioned that the AfD plans to negotiate with Moscow to restart 'North Flows' after a peace agreement in Ukraine. Zero Hedge's digest stated the AfD is preparing talks with Moscow to reopen cheap gas flows to Germany.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- low: 2
- mixed: 2
- high: 7
- unknown: 19
- veryHigh: 1

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Новая газета - Novayagazeta.ru](https://novayagazeta.ru/articles/2026/09/18/reuters-peregovorshchik-putina-dmitriev-i-lidery-adg-obsuzhdaiut-vozvrashchenie-rossiiskogo-gaza-v-germaniiu-news) — Reuters: Putin Dmitriev's Negotiators and AdG Leaders Discuss the Return of Russian Gas to Germany — New Gazette
- [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/09/18/samaya-populyarnaya-partiya-germanii-dogovorilas-o-peregovorah-po-rossiyskomu-gazu) — The Most Popular Party in Germany Has Agreed to Negotiate Russian Gas.
- [vienna.at](https://vienna.at/insider-afd-plant-treffen-mit-putin-berater-zu-gaslieferung/10478729) — AfD Plans to Meet Putin Advisers on Gas Supplies
- [REALITATEA.NET](https://realitatea.net/stiri/economie/putin-pare-sa-si-fi-gasit-aliati-in-ue-moscova-ar-putea-relua-livrarile-de-gaze-ieftine-catre-germania-rt9nz9) — Little Seems to Have Found Allies in the EU. Moscow Could Resume Cheap Gas Deliveries to Germany
- [onlarissa.gr](https://onlarissa.gr/2026/09/18/poutin-kai-afd-proetoimazoun-synomilies-gia-tin-epistrofi-tou-rosikou-fysikou-aeriou-sti-germania) — Putin and AfD Prepare Talks on the Return of Russian Gas to Germany - ONLARISSA.GR News Larissa
- [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/poutin-kai-afd-proetoimazoun-synomilies-gia-tin-epistrofi-tou-rosikou-fysikou-aeriou-sti-germania) — Putin and AfD Prepare Talks on the Return of Russian Gas to Germany
- [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/externe/afd-vrea-reluarea-gazului-rusesc-in-germania-liderii-partidului-pregatesc-o-intalnire-cu-emisarul-lui-putin-pentru-discutii-despre-nord-stream-23809933) — AfD Wants to Resume Russian Gas in Germany. Party Leaders Are Preparing a Meeting with Putin's Emissary for Talks About North Stream
- [Unknown](https://dimokratia.gr/kosmos/746741/germania-mystikes-proetoimasies-afd-kai-kremlinoy-gia-tin-epanenarxi-toy-rosikoy-fysikoy) — Germany: Secret Preparations by AfD and Kremlin for the Resumption of Russian Gas
- [knews.media](https://knews.media/2026/09/18/afd-initiates-plans-for-meeting-with-putins-envoy-to-discuss-russian-gas-resumption) — AfD Initiates Plans for Meeting with Putin’s Envoy to Discuss Ru
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/2725dbee37911590) — AfD Preps Talks With Moscow To Reopen Cheap Gas Flows To Germany
- [The Kyiv Independent](https://kyivindependent.com/putin-envoy-dmitriev-afd-prepare-meeting-on-restarting-russian-gas-supplies-to-germany-reuters-reports) — Putin envoy Dmitriev, AfD prepare meeting on restarting Russian gas supplies to Germany, Reuters reports
- [Karar Gazetesi](https://karar.com/dunya-haberleri/reuters-putinin-ozel-temsilcisi-ile-afd-rus-gazinin-almanyaya-donusunu-2072838) — Reuters: Putin's Special Envoy and AfD Will Discuss the Return of Russian Gas to Germany.
- [Korrespondent.net](https://korrespondent.net/world/russia/4912936-rf-y-ultrapravye-hermanyy-hotoviat-vozobnovlenye-postavok-haza-smy) — The Russian Federation and the Extreme Right-Wing Germany Are Preparing to Resume Gas Supplies
- [espreso.tv](https://espreso.tv/svit-pivnichniy-potik-znovu-v-gri-ultraprava-afd-gotue-zustrich-pro-perezapusk-gazoprovodu-z-radnikom-putina-reuters) — AfD and Putin Adviser Dmitriev Prepare Talks on Gas From Russia for Germany
- [pmo.ee](https://pmo.ee/8548758) — Kremlin Begins Talks with German Far-Right to Resume Gas Supplies to Germany
- [Globo](https://valor.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/09/18/enviado-de-putin-e-afd-devem-discutir-retomada-do-fornecimento-de-gs-russo-alemanha.ghtml) — Sent by Putin and AfD to Discuss Resumed Russian Gas Supply to Germany
- [antena3.ro](https://antena3.ro/economic/putin-isi-trimite-principalul-emisar-economic-sa-discute-cu-afd-kremlinul-vrea-ca-germania-sa-importe-din-nou-gaz-rusesc-803793.html) — Little Sends His Main Economic Emissary to Talk to AfD. The Kremlin Wants Germany to Import Russian Gas Again
- [OODA Loop](https://oodaloop.com/briefs/economic/putin-envoy-and-far-right-afd-prepare-talks-to-get-russian-gas-back-for-germany-sources-say) — Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say
- [www.dnevnik.bg](https://dnevnik.bg/sviat/2026/09/18/4957210_alternativa_za_germaniia_podgotvia_pregovori_s_moskva/?ref=rss) — Alternative for Germany Prepares Negotiations with Moscow for Russian Gas Supplies
- [Unknown](https://eurointegration.com.ua/news/2026/09/18/7245802) — Media: Putin's Envoy and German Far-Right Are Preparing to Resume Gas Supplies From the Russian Federation
- [censor.net](https://censor.net/ua/news/4024138/kyrylo-dmytriyev-zustrinetsya-z-partiyeyu-adn-u-nimechchyni) — The Kremlin and the Ultra-Right “AdN” Have Scheduled a Meeting on Gas Supplies From the Russian Federation to Germany,
- [Reporter.gr](https://reporter.gr/diethnh/diethneis-eidhseis/685855-reuters-afd-kai-rosia-sxediazoun-synantisi-gia-epistrofi-tou-fysikoy-aeriou-sti-germania) — Reuters: AfD and Russia Plan Meeting to Return Natural Gas to Germany
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/18/1452793.html) — Reuters: AdG Plans to Negotiate with Russia to Restart "North Flows"
- [n1info.rs](https://n1info.rs/svet/rojters-pripreme-sastanka-moskve-i-afd-o-obnavljanju-snabdevanja-ruskim-gasom) — Reuters: Preparations for a Meeting Between Moscow and the AfD on the Restoration of Russian Gas Supplies
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2163556/reuters-o-apestalmenos-toy-poytin-kiril-ntmitrief-kai-i-afd-proetoimazoyn-synomilies-gia-tin-epanafora-toy-rosikoy-fysikoy-aerioy-sti-germania) — Reuters: Putin's Envoy Kirill Dmitriev and AfD Prepare Talks to Restore Russian Gas to Germany
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/18/exclusive-putin-envoy-and-far-right-afd-prepare-talks-to-get-russian-gas-back-for-germany-sources-say) — Exclusive-Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/09/18/world/i-mosxa-kai-to-afd-etoimazoun-synomilies-gia-tin-epanenarksi-ton-efodiasmon-tis-germanias-me-rosiko-fysiko-aerio) — Moscow and AfD Prepare Talks on Resuming German Supplies of Russian Gas
- [Eesti Rahvusringhääling](https://err.ee/1610142187/reuters-afd-ja-venemaa-valmistavad-ette-konelusi-gaasi-tarnimiseks-saksamaale) — Reuters: AfD and Russia Prepare Talks on Gas Supplies to Germany
- [Dagens industri](https://di.se/live/afd-ska-ha-gasmote-med-putins-sandebud) — AFD to Have Gas Meeting with Putin's Envoy
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/putin-envoy-and-far-right-afd-prepare-talks-to-get-russian-gas-back-for-germany-sources-say) — Putin envoy and far-right AfD prepare talks to get Russian gas back for Germany, sources say
- [Zero Hedge](https://zerohedge.com/energy/afd-germany-first-mandate-preps-moscow-talks-reopen-cheap-gas-pipeline) — AfD Preps Talks With Moscow To Reopen Cheap Gas Flows To Germany

## Questions

**Who is preparing to meet to discuss resuming Russian gas supplies to Germany?**

Kirill Dmitriev, an economic envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the leadership of Germany's AfD party are preparing to meet. AfD co-chairs Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla are expected to attend.

**What is the condition for the meeting to take place?**

The meeting is contingent on Russia and Ukraine reaching a peace framework agreement. Organisers hope this will bring together the AfD, Russia, and the United States.

**Where might the meeting be held?**

Possible locations for the meeting include Israel, the United Arab Emirates, or India. The discussions could also involve the potential reopening of the Nord Stream pipelines.

**Were US representatives invited to the meeting?**

A US official stated that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were not informed or invited to the proposed summit, despite earlier hopes by organisers that they might attend.

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