Germany at Risk of Violent Conflict with Russia, Intelligence Chief Says
- On Monday, Martin Jaeger, head of the Bundesnachrichtendienst , warned lawmakers in Berlin that Germany risks being drawn into a violent conflict with Russia amid an escalating 'shadow war' of hybrid attacks.
- Authorities have repeatedly accused Moscow of orchestrating a hybrid campaign of drone and cyberattacks, citing an attempted attack on Leipzig airport in August as evidence of escalating concrete threats.
- Jaeger described Germany as 'one of the main obstacles to Russia's hegemonic projection of power,' arguing that Berlin has become a primary target for Russian intelligence operations, sabotage, and political interference.
- In an Oct 1 address, Russian President Vladimir Putin denied plans to attack NATO, stating, 'We have no intention of attacking anyone,' though he warned Russia would respond if subjected to aggression.
- The BND chief warned Germany must prepare for further intimidation, including potential nuclear threats and attempts to weaken European support for Ukraine, as Moscow continues pressuring governments to avoid decisions against Russian interests.
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“Russia is waging a shadow war against us,” Martin Jaeger, the head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency (BND), told the German parliamentary control committee. In his public hearing, he spoke of “intimidation” and “low-profile actions” by Moscow against NATO member states. This, he said, is enough for the agencies in Germany to establish a “line of defense” against Russia. Germany is reinforcing Ukraine with military equipment and there hav…
The head of the German Foreign Intelligence, Martin Jäger, alerted Monday about the risk of a violent conflict between Germany and Russia, evoking a "war of shadow" led by Moscow. The German authorities...
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