Group 1 - The core issue revolves around the planned visit of four members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to Russia, which has faced strong criticism from other German political parties, labeling it as detrimental to national interests and even as "treason" [1][2] - The AfD members, including European Parliament member Neuhoff and Saxony state party chairman Urban, aim to attend a conference in Sochi discussing EU relations with BRICS countries, asserting the need to maintain communication channels [1][2] - Criticism from the Christian Social Union (CSU) and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) highlights concerns that the AfD is becoming a tool for Russia's hybrid warfare against Germany and Europe, given their previous visits to Russia [1] Group 2 - Neuhoff defends the trip as an opportunity to engage in discussions about the future of EU-BRICS relations, arguing that critics lack understanding of geopolitics and are leading Germany towards marginalization [2] - Urban emphasizes that sanctions against Russia have significantly harmed Germany, and if the AfD were to assume government responsibility, they would immediately lift these sanctions [2]

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