The AfD party wants to renew cooperation with Russian regions in the scientific and cultural sphere, Bundestag Deputy Matthias Mosdorf told the Russian newspaper Izvestia. He also emphasized that concrete steps may be taken in 2027 and the party has already discussed this issue. "As long as the government is formed, as long as all the positions are distributed, Christmas is coming. Therefore, I don't think anything significant will happen in this direction before then. But I know from some cultural institutions that they would like to re-establish ties with Russia," he emphasized.