The BND's assessment suggests a Russian strategy focused on asymmetric warfare and low-intensity conflicts rather than a direct offensive against the alliance. Jäger’s comments underscore the agency's view that Germany’s regional opposition to Russia has made the nation a central focus of these covert and destabilizing activities.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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BND Chief Warns Russia May Launch Low Level Baltic Attacks
Geopolitics16 days ago
Germany has become a primary target of a Russian "shadow war" as the country opposes hegemonic power projection in Europe, stated foreign intelligence chief Martin Jäger. The head of the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) indicated that Russia may carry out limited military operations in the Baltic states to maintain a climate of fear within the European Union, though he noted the BND sees no indication of a large-scale attack on NATO territory.
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