Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-leader Alice Weidel has called for Germany to reassess its approach to the Russia-Ukraine war, arguing that German foreign policy should be judged by whether it serves the country’s national interest.
Speaking to The Economist, Weidel argued that the conflict has reached an unsustainable stage, citing continued casualties, infrastructure damage, rising energy costs and wider security risks across Europe.
Weidel said continued German financial support was contributing to the prolongation of what she described as “an already lost war”, adding: “Ukraine cannot win against Russia. It is impossible.” She also said: “It’s Germany first. And this war is not in our interest,” arguing that a future peace settlement should take into account the security interests of both Ukraine and Russia.
Weidel’s comments come as the AfD continues to perform strongly in national opinion polls ahead of Germany’s next federal election, currently scheduled for 2029, although the party remains excluded from governing coalitions by the country’s mainstream parties under the so-called “firewall” policy.
Germany has also remained one of Ukraine’s largest supporters, with the 2026 federal budget allocating €11.5 billion in financial and military assistance for Kyiv, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government has repeatedly pledged to maintain support despite growing domestic political debate over the scale and duration of aid.
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