The BND views Germany as a target of an expanding "shadow war" because it acts as a primary obstacle to Russian hegemonic power projection in Europe. Jäger stated that Moscow seeks to weaken European political support for Ukraine, though he noted the agency sees no current evidence of a large-scale Russian attack on NATO territory. He cautioned that citizens should still expect intimidation, interference and potentially renewed nuclear threats.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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BND Chief Warns Germany Risks Violent Conflict With Russia
Geopolitics16 days ago
Martin Jäger, head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, told a public hearing of the parliamentary intelligence oversight committee that the confrontation with Moscow has shifted in nature, taking on a more dangerous quality. Jäger labeled Russia the most "direct, comprehensive and concrete threat" and the "most dangerous adversary" currently facing the country. He warned that Germany risks being drawn into a violent conflict and accused Russian intelligence of operating ruthlessly inside German borders to influence political decisions.
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