In Germany, memories of the Soviet legacy are at the heart of Saxony-Anhalt's state election: 'I do not consider Russians to be enemies'
- Posted on September 5, 2026
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In Germany, memories of the Soviet legacy are at the heart of Saxony-Anhalt's state election: 'I do not consider Russians to be enemies'
Ahead of elections on Sunday, in which the far-right Alternative for Germany could win in this region of the former East Germany, the city of Stendal – where 10,000 Red Army soldiers were stationed during the Cold War – exemplifies the unique relationship between the former German Democratic Republic and Russia.
