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German spy chief warns ‘shadow war’ with Russia is escalating

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Germany has repeatedly accused Russia of waging a “hybrid” campaign of espionage, sabotage and other disruptions — charges Moscow has vehemently denied.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    BND Chief Warns Germany Risks Conflict With Russia (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    BND chief Martin Jaeger warned Germany risks armed conflict with Russia, calling Moscow's campaign a shadow war after an explosives-laden drone was found near Ukrainian planes in Leipzig.

  2. Bloomberg

    German Spy Chief Sees ‘New, More Dangerous’ Threat From Russia (opens Bloomberg)

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    Germany’s foreign intelligence chief said the country has become a prime adversary in a “shadow war” with Russia and risks being drawn into conflict as the Kremlin’s military ambitions grow.

  3. The Kyiv Independent

    German intelligence chief warns of 'violent conflict with Russia' (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    Russia is conducting a "shadow war," head of Germany's foreign intelligence service (BND), Martin Jaeger, said.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Germany news: Spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growing (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    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.

  5. Courthouse News Service

    German spy chief warns ‘shadow war’ with Russia is escalating (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Germany has repeatedly accused Russia of waging a “hybrid” campaign of espionage, sabotage and other disruptions — charges Moscow has vehemently denied.

  6. Latin Times

    German Spy Chiefs Warn of a Russian Shadow War and Risk of Violent Conflict (opens Latin Times)

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    Germany's spy chiefs told lawmakers Russia is waging a shadow war. Here's what they warned and what a new powers bill would change.

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