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Pressure mounts from Russia and US ahead of German election

The article from MSN discusses the increasing pressure from both Russia and the United States on Germany as it approaches its federal election. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been actively engaging with German political figures, particularly those from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has shown pro-Russian sentiments. This engagement is seen as an attempt to influence German politics, especially in light of Germany's stance on issues like the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and sanctions against Russia. Conversely, the U.S. has been pushing Germany to take a stronger position against Russia, especially concerning energy dependencies and security issues in Eastern Europe. The U.S. has expressed concerns over Germany's energy policy, particularly its reliance on Russian gas, which could potentially be used as leverage by Russia. This dual pressure comes at a critical time as Germany navigates its energy transition, geopolitical alliances, and domestic political landscape ahead of the election, highlighting the complex international dynamics influencing German policy and voter sentiment.

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