Russia looking to test the West: German spy chief

Russia looking to test the West: German spy chief

Timing of Russia's test of NATO's collective defense clause hinges on developments in Ukraine war, says Bruno Kahl - Anadolu Ajansı

Russia intends to test the unity of the West, especially regarding NATO's collective defense clause, according to Bruno Kahl, head of the German BND intelligence service, dpa reports, according to Agerpres.

It is a question that many security experts are asking themselves: How far does Russia go? The head of the Federal Intelligence Service is swarming with evil and he says: Russia wants to put "the unity of the West" to the test.

The leading intelligence experts in the Bundestag, the German parliament, are proposing a European spy network, warning that Europe can no longer rely on intelligence from the United States, amid growing uncertainty in relations with its transatlantic partner, POLITICO reports.

The head of German intelligence, Bruno Kahl, said Russia would not be weakened enough if the war in Ukraine ended earlier than 2029-2030.

The head of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND), Bruno Kahl, has warned that Russia may want to test the effectiveness of NATO's collective security guarantees. According to him, the risk of such a scenario will increase if the fighting in Ukraine ends in the near future.