German Intelligence Chief Warns of Violent Conflict with Russia

The head of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND), Martin Jäger, warned of an escalation that could lead to a direct violent conflict with Russia, outlets Tagesschau and Seznam Zprávy reported. Speaking at the annual parliamentary hearing of German intelligence chiefs in Berlin, Jäger stated that Germany is already engaged in a "shadow war" with Moscow and that attacks targeting NATO member states are no longer an exception.

According to the reports, Jäger stressed that no other country currently poses as great a threat to Germany's security as Russia. The heads of the intelligence services warned of risks of sabotage and attacks, urging lawmakers to grant them expanded powers to counter these threats. Further details regarding potential legislative steps have not yet been released.