The far-right Alternative for Germany on rejected criticism of plans by two members to go to a Russian economic conference, saying the pair would promote German economic interests.

The far-right Alternative for Germany on rejected criticism of plans by two members to go to a Russian economic conference, saying the pair would promote German economic interests.

Two members of the far-right AfD are traveling to an economic forum in St. Petersburg this week, while critics accuse the party of representing Russia's interests more than…