# Germany's spy chief warns of risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia

https://mins.news/en/video/87110

- DW News, 2026-10-05 22:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5_tLTGz-Xs

> BND chief Martin Jaeger warned that Germany’s confrontation with Russia is becoming more dangerous as Moscow intensifies what he described as a “shadow war” against European democracies. He made the remarks while testifying before the parliamentary committee overseeing foreign intelligence.

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