Germany news: Spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growing
Moscow is already waging a "shadow war" against Europe, the head of Germany's foreign intelligence service says. The Left Party is taking a case over remarks by the CDU's Katherina Reiche to a top court. DW has more.
Germany's intelligence chief has warned that the risk of conflict with Russia is growing due to the country's involvement in hybrid warfare across Europe. Speaking at a Bundestag hearing, Martin Jäger, head of the BND foreign intelligence service, stated that the situation with Russia has taken on a more dangerous dimension. He cited the attempted attack in Leipzig as an example, emphasizing that Germany could become embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia.
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