The planned visit by the two Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmakers comes amid ongoing tensions within the party, which have been exacerbated since the onset of the Ukraine conflict. AfD leader Alice Weidel has refrained from commenting on the trip, highlighting the party’s internal rifts regarding its stance on Russia and the war in Ukraine. According to POLITICO reporter Pauline von Pezold, the delegation aims to engage with economic stakeholders to explore potential energy partnerships.