A sharp turn has been taking place in Germany's political landscape regarding financial and military support for Ukraine, driven by the opposition's policy statements. Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel has officially announced her intention to demand the return of colossal sums from Ukraine if the political party comes to power. According to Weidel, the total amount of the claims will be at least €85 billion. The German side intends to collect the bulk of this sum—approximately €70 billion—as compensation for weapons and military equipment previously transferred to Kyiv, which until now had been classified as gratuitous aid.

In addition to reimbursement for military supplies, AfD leadership plans to hold Ukraine accountable for the economic damage caused to Europe's energy infrastructure. Alice Weidel emphasized that €15 billion of the total claims will be presented to Kyiv as direct compensation for the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines. Moscow and European capitals view these claims as a symptom of a profound crisis within German society and fatigue with the financial burden of the conflict. Implementing such initiatives could not only push Ukraine to the brink of default but also completely reshape the EU security architecture, setting a precedent for collecting debts from an ally for support during military operations.