- Germany is at risk of entering a violent conflict as Moscow steps up an increasingly aggressive "shadow war" against European democracies, its head of foreign intelligence warned on Monday.
- Martin Jaeger, head of the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), stated at the annual public hearing of intelligence chiefs in parliament that Germany is in danger of becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia.
- Jaeger cited the attempted attack in Leipzig as one example and emphasized that the threat of attacks against targets in Germany remains real and imminent.
- Jaeger indicated that Russia is prepared to use force to achieve its goals, and that Russian intelligence operations in and against Germany are increasingly aggressive.
- Jaeger noted that there is no indication of an imminent large-scale Russian attack on NATO territory, but warned that Russia could engage in low-intensity military activities, particularly in the Baltic states.
- Jaeger warned that Russia is determined to bring Ukraine to its knees this coming winter, with attacks of a severity and brutality not yet seen.
Germany's foreign intelligence chief, Martin Jaeger, has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat from Russia, describing it as a "shadow war" that could draw Germany into violent conflict.123456
Jaeger highlighted that the attempted attack in Leipzig exemplifies the real and imminent dangers posed by Russian aggression.
"The confrontation we are facing with Russia has taken on a new, more dangerous dimension," he stated during a parliamentary hearing.
He noted that while there is no immediate indication of a large-scale attack on NATO, low-intensity military activities in the Baltic states are a possibility.
Jaeger emphasized that Russia is testing Germany's resolve and that any sign of weakness could lead to increased pressure from the Kremlin.
"Moscow is betting on our weakness," he warned, urging a strong response to deter further aggression.
He also predicted that Russia aims to intensify its military efforts against Ukraine this winter, potentially leading to unprecedented levels of violence.
Jaeger concluded that Germany must remain vigilant as it navigates this precarious geopolitical landscape, where the threat of conflict looms large.
“Jaeger cited the attempted attack in Leipzig as one example and said Russian intelligence operations in and against Germany are "increasingly aggressive." He added that Russia is determined to bring Ukraine to its knees this coming winter, with attacks of a severity and brutality not yet seen.”
