German Intelligence Chief Warns of Escalating Risk of Violent Conflict with Russia
Germany faces a growing threat of direct conflict with Russia as Moscow intensifies its shadow war against European democracies, warns BND chief Martin Jäger.
POLICY WIRE — Berlin, Germany — The head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency has issued a stark warning regarding the nation’s security, stating that the risk of a direct, violent clash with Russia is rising.
Martin Jäger, who leads the BND, informed parliamentarians that the Kremlin is currently escalating what officials characterize as a shadow war against European democracies. This aggressive posture, combined with the increasing brutality of operations in Ukraine, has placed Berlin in a precarious position.
According to intelligence assessments, the Kremlin’s hybrid attacks and hostile maneuvers across the continent are creating a volatile environment. Jäger emphasized that Germany is in danger of being drawn into a violent conflict as these operations intensify.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
