Sinan Selen is explained in a conversation that Russia is currently conducting “broad activities” against Berlin. In this context, he mentions Cyberrataki, dissemination of disinformation and sabotage attacks. In his opinion “All this aims to arouse fear and uncertainty about our democracy, which Putin presents as weak and decadent.”
The deputy head of BFV notes that after exploring hundreds of Russian diplomats from the west, Moscow changed its strategy and limited espionage conducted from embassies and consulates. Instead, she focused more strongly on other activities, among which Selenium mentions “illegal transfer of migrants to Germany” and “attempts to influence the political process.”
Sinan Selen. BFV is to record an increased number of people who report to this office, claiming that Russian services have tried to recruit them.
BFV warns against a “classic love trap”, i.e. entangling romantic relationships with a person substituted by the Russians. He admits that some people decide to cooperate with the Russians from vanity or for financial benefits.
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In the face of tense relationships with Russia, German counterintelligence had to change priorities – admits Sinan Selen. Now the main goal is to defend against interference from foreign and hostile powers, On the other hand, counteracting terrorism and violence related to extremist movements came to the background.
