Germany news: Spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growing

Moscow is already waging a "shadow war" against Europe, the head of Germany's foreign intelligence service says. The Left Party is taking a case over remarks by the CDU's Katherina Reiche to a top court. DW has more.

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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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DW Published 5 October 2026

Germany news: Spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growing

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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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