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Germany’s AfD sparks fears it is helping Russia with inquiry on NATO weaknesses
Politico Europe · Feb 26, 2026 · Collected from RSS
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The far-right party is pressing the government for information on a drill in Estonia last year that exposed the vulnerabilities of NATO forces.
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