Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Germany Warns of Risk of Violent Conflict With Russia
Germany’s foreign intelligence chief warned that tensions with Russia are becoming more dangerous.
Martin Jaeger told lawmakers that Germany could be drawn into a violent conflict.
He pointed to an attempted attack in Leipzig as an example.
German officials have accused Russia of using drones and cyber attacks as part of a wider campaign.
Russia has denied planning to attack NATO countries.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia does not intend to attack anyone.
He added that Russia would respond if it were attacked.
The article does not establish who was behind the Leipzig incident.
BND chief Martin Jaeger warned lawmakers that Germany could become embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia.
Jaeger said the confrontation with Russia had taken on a more dangerous dimension.
He cited an attempted attack in Leipzig as one example of the threat.
German authorities have accused Russia of conducting a hybrid campaign involving drone and cyber attacks.
Russia denies intending to attack NATO countries; President Vladimir Putin said Russia would respond if subjected to aggression.
- Who
- Martin Jaeger, head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- What
- Jaeger warned that Germany risks becoming involved in a violent conflict with Russia amid alleged hybrid attacks; Russia denied intending to attack NATO countries.
- When
- Jaeger spoke on Monday at the annual public hearing of intelligence chiefs; Putin made his remarks on Thursday.
- Where
- The hearing took place in the German parliament; the attempted attack cited by Jaeger was in Leipzig.
- Why
- Jaeger said the confrontation with Russia had become more dangerous and cited alleged Russian hybrid activity.
German Intelligence Warning
Russian Denial
Risk of conflict and alleged attacks
German Intelligence Warning
Jaeger warned Germany could become embroiled in a violent conflict and said the confrontation with Russia had become more dangerous. German authorities have accused Russia of a hybrid campaign and linked it to an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport.
Russian Denial
Russia has repeatedly denied intending to attack NATO countries. Putin said Russia was not threatening anyone and would respond only if subjected to aggression.
- German intelligence agency
- Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND)
- BND chief
- Martin Jaeger
- Setting
- Annual public hearing of intelligence chiefs in parliament
- Incident cited
- An attempted attack in Leipzig; German authorities previously accused Russia of being behind an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport in August.
- Alleged campaign
- German authorities have described a hybrid campaign involving drone and cyber attacks.
- Russia’s stated position
- Putin said Russia has no intention of attacking anyone but would respond if subjected to aggression.