German spy chief warns of rising Russia conflict risk

The head of Germany's foreign intelligence service warned that Germany risks entering a "violent conflict" with Russia, saying Moscow is already waging a "shadow war" against Europe. The remarks were reported on Monday. A separate mention that the Left Party is taking a case over comments by CDU politician Katherina Reiche to a top court was included in one report but is not the central event.

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Germany at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia, warns intelligence chief

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Germany risks entering a "violent conflict" with Russia because of Moscow's increasingly aggressive stance against European nations, an intelligence chief has warned.

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Germany at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia, warns intelligence chief

Germany risks entering a "violent conflict" with Russia because of Moscow's increasingly aggressive stance against European nations, an intelligence chief has warned.

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Germany at risk of violent conflict with Russia, intel chief says

Germany is at risk of entering a violent conflict with Russia as Moscow steps up an increasingly aggressive “shadow war” against European democracies, the head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service warned on Monday.

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