# Germany's spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growing > BND chief says Russia's hybrid warfare threatens violent conflict with Germany. - Title: Germany's spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growing · Dw - Summary: BND chief says Russia's hybrid warfare threatens violent conflict with Germany. Germany's intelligence chief warns Russia's escalating hybrid warfare risks… - Keywords: bnd, russia, germany, hybrid warfare, drone attack, leipzig, bundestag, intelligence, confrontation, military, news, world - Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/germany-news-spy-chief-warns-russia-conflict-risk-growing/live-79542789?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf - Read time: 2 min - Topics: bnd, russia, germany, hybrid warfare, drone attack, leipzig, bundestag, intelligence, confrontation, military, news, world ## BND warns of new Russia threat Martin Jäger, president of the BND, told a public hearing of the Bundestag's Parliamentary Oversight Committee that Russia was engaging in intimidation attempts. > Russia was engaging in intimidation attempts ## Russia's hybrid warfare concerns The BND foreign intelligence agency has noted a 'new, more dangerous dimension' to the confrontation with Russia. > new, more dangerous dimension ## Leipzig drone attack blamed on Russia Berlin blamed an incident with an explosives-laden drone in Leipzig on Moscow. > an incident with an explosives-laden drone in Leipzig ## Russia denies direct threat Russia has repeatedly denied any intention of attacking NATO countries, with President Vladimir Putin saying if attacked, they would respond. > if we are subjected to aggression, we will have no choice but to respond ## BND chief warns of violent conflict Martin Jäger said Germany is in danger of becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia, the attempted attack in Leipzig is just one example. > Germany is in danger of becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia ## BND chief's warning on threat level No other country currently poses such a direct, comprehensive, and concrete threat to Germany. > No other country currently poses such a direct, comprehensive, and concrete threat to Germany ## BND chief's public hearing Martin Jäger heads the BND, Germany's foreign intelligence agency. > Martin Jäger heads the BND, Germany's foreign intelligence agency ## BND chief's public statement Martin Jäger said the confrontation we are facing with Russia has taken on a new, more dangerous dimension. > the confrontation we are facing with Russia has taken on a new, more dangerous dimension ## BND chief's warning on Russia Martin Jäger warned that Germany is at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia. > Germany is at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia ## BND chief's public hearing details Martin Jäger spoke before the Bundestag at the annual public hearing of intelligence chiefs. > spoke before the Bundestag at the annual public hearing of intelligence chiefs ## BND chief's warning on threat Martin Jäger said the confrontation with Russia has taken on a new, more dangerous dimension. > the confrontation with Russia has taken on a new, more dangerous dimension ## BND chief's warning on Russia Martin Jäger warned that Germany is in danger of becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia. > Germany is in danger of becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia ## BND chief's warning on threat level Martin Jäger said no other country currently poses such a direct, comprehensive, and concrete threat to Germany. > no other country currently poses such a direct, comprehensive, and concrete threat to Germany ## BND chief's public hearing Martin Jäger heads the BND, Germany's foreign intelligence agency. > Martin Jäger heads the BND, Germany's foreign intelligence agency ## BND chief's warning on Russia Martin Jäger warned that Germany is at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia. > Germany is at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia ## BND chief's public statement Martin Jäger said the confrontation we are facing with Russia has taken on a new, more dangerous dimension. > the confrontation we are facing with Russia has taken on a new, more dangerous dimension ## Key takeaway Germany's intelligence chief warns Russia's escalating hybrid warfare risks violent conflict, citing drone attacks and intimidation attempts.