German spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growing; shadow war underway

Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND) chief, Martin Jäger, has publicly warned of a growing risk of violent conflict with Russia, asserting that Moscow is already engaged in a 'shadow war' against Europe and specifically targeting Germany. This marks a significant escalation in official German threat assessment rhetoric, though it remains a strategic warning rather than a report of a specific incident. The BND chief's statements reflect heightened concerns within Western intelligence circles regarding Russian intentions.