Germany's intelligence chief warned of the risk of war with Russia
Germany must prepare for a possible direct armed conflict with Russia. This was stated by Martin Jäger, president of the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND).
According to him, the current standoff should not be viewed as a temporary escalation. European countries need to strengthen their defense capabilities and be prepared for a prolonged period of tension.
Jäger noted that the Russian threat extends beyond the hostilities in Ukraine. In his assessment, Moscow is using cyberattacks, disinformation, sabotage, and other hybrid methods to exert pressure on European states.
The head of the BND also drew attention to the aggressive rhetoric of the Russian authorities and their attempts to test European countries’ readiness to respond to various forms of pressure.
He specifically highlighted the risks to critical infrastructure, government institutions, and the information space. According to him, while such actions are difficult to unequivocally classify as a military attack, they can pose serious security threats.
Source: Tagesschau.
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