The head of German intelligence warns. “Open confrontation with Russia possible at any time”
Warning that the differences between peace and war are increasingly blurring, the BND leader said that in Europe “peace can degenerate into open confrontation at any time.” “We must prepare for the situation to further escalate,” he added.
In Jaeger's assessment, Russia wants to test the boundaries of the West and seeks to undermine NATO, destabilize European democracies and intimidate societies.
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— Europe, paralyzed by fear and inaction, is to be reduced to a state of resignation, warned the head of the BND.
The head of German intelligence warns against a possible confrontation with Russia
As he calculated, to achieve his goals, Russian leader Vladimir Putin uses methods such as electoral manipulation, propaganda, provocations, intimidation, espionage, sabotage, violation of airspace by drones and planes, as well as assassinations and persecution. “None of this is new, but in its intensity it represents a new level of confrontation,” Jaeger said.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius previously warned that Russia may be capable of launching a military attack on NATO territory before 2029. At the same time, the Social Democrat warned several times against falling into “Putin's escalation trap.” He also recommended restraint in the dilemmas regarding the possible downing of Russian planes violating the airspace of NATO countries.
