Germany warns it is facing an escalating “shadow war” that includes alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and assassination plots. Germany’s foreign intelligence leadership says Moscow is already pursuing such operations against European countries, describing the activity as going beyond earlier Cold War-style threats.
Outlets report that the warnings raise concerns about the growing scope and risk of covert actions as the conflict involving Russia continues. Reporting also notes that Germany’s political debate extends beyond security concerns: the Left Party seeks a legal review of remarks made by a senior CDU figure, indicating domestic scrutiny around how officials publicly characterize threats.
