# Russia's Hybrid Threat to Germany

> Germany faces long-term Russian hybrid warfare despite Ukraine war.
- Title: Russia's Hybrid Threat to Germany · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Germany faces long-term Russian hybrid warfare despite Ukraine war. Russia's covert attacks on Germany will continue even after Ukraine war ends, risking…
- Keywords: russia, germany, bundeswehr, hybrid warfare, ukraine war, german intelligence, afd, nato, baltic states, poland, news, world
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/how-big-is-russia-s-threat-against-germany/a-79688426?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: russia, germany, bundeswehr, hybrid warfare, ukraine war, german intelligence, afd, nato, baltic states, poland, news, world
## BfV warns of long-term russian threat
Germany's intelligence agency president says russia's covert attacks are a long-term hybrid threat to europe.

> not a temporary development but a long-term hybrid attack
## russia's military buildup by 2029
russia plans to expand armed forces to 1.5 million soldiers by 2029 with full defense industry capacity.

> russia will have the personnel and equipment to wage a conventional war against nato by 2029
## germany's hybrid warfare target
germany is considered the key to european decision-making by russia for hybrid warfare operations.

> germany has always been a primary target of russian influence and hybrid warfare
## leipzig airport drone attack
russia allegedly attacked leipzig-halle airport with explosive drone in august, causing no detonation.

> it was pure coincidence and not the result of german defensive measures
## russia denies german accusations
russia called german accusations of hybrid warfare the beginning of real war without immediate escalation.

> the beginning of a real war
## afd pushes for less ukraine aid
afd co-leader tino chrupalla says ending ukraine aid would free german money for schools and infrastructure.

> people are fed up with this escalation against russia, with the billions being squandered there on a system that is actually funded by german taxpayers' money
## germany's pacifist mindset
germany's military modernization struggles with conscription protests and pacifist culture.

> not at all. germany is not well prepared militarily or in the civilian sector, and the population isn't mentally prepared for it either
## russia's next threat phase
russia will increase drone attacks and infrastructure targeting in coming months.

> we will see attacks on infrastructures and possibly also on specific individuals within the military-industrial complex
## germany's security dilemma
germany faces pressure to reduce ukraine support while maintaining security.

> ukraine will continue to receive support under his chancellorship, calling it a matter of germany's security
## Key takeaway

Russia's covert attacks on Germany will continue even after Ukraine war ends, risking increased drone strikes and infrastructure targeting.