German AfD official meets Kremlin associates
A senior official from Germany's far-right AfD party met with top associates of the Kremlin. The meeting raises concerns about ties between the party and the Russian government.
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A senior official from Germany's far-right AfD party met with top associates of the Kremlin. The meeting raises concerns about ties between the party and the Russian government.
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