# German intelligence chief warns of ‘violent conflict with Russia’

https://mins.news/en/item/86294

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-05 11:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/german-intelligence-chief-warns-of-violent-conflict-with-russia/

> BND chief Martin Jaeger said Germany is in a Russian “shadow war” and could be pulled into violent conflict with Moscow. He warned of further sabotage and nuclear intimidation, while saying the agency sees no current signs of a large-scale Russian attack on NATO territory. Germany’s intelligence chiefs also urged broader powers to counter cyberattacks and sabotage.

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