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**German Intelligence Warns: Russia Ready to Test European Borders, Confrontation Could Flare at Any Moment**

**Berlin, Germany** – Russia is actively probing European borders and could escalate current tensions into open confrontation imminently, the head of German intelligence (BND), Martin Jaeger, warned lawmakers on October 13th. Jaeger’s stark assessment contradicts the notion that a major Russian attack is years away, stating, “We’re already under fire today.”

Jaeger’s comments echo concerns from other Western officials about Russia’s intensified hybrid warfare tactics, including cyberattacks, sabotage, and airspace incursions. While NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recently stated Russia could be ready for open conflict with the alliance within five years, Jaeger and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggest Europe is already in a state of “cold peace” and no longer at peace due to these ongoing hybrid operations.

“Russia is concealing its true intentions, but in fact it’s probing our borders,” Jaeger told the Bundestag, emphasizing the need to confront adversaries and cautioning against interpreting restraint as weakness. He previously served as an ambassador to Kyiv.

Recent weeks have seen heightened tensions, including repeated violations of allied airspace by Russian drones and aircraft, as well as disruptive drone sightings in Germany, Denmark, and Norway. In early September, Polish forces shot down Russian drones over Poland, marking a significant escalation. These incursions have prompted calls for strengthening allied defenses and even considering the downing of Russian aircraft if necessary.

The warnings come amid continued support from NATO allies for Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

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