Conflicts

The head of Germany's foreign intelligence service has revealed that Vladimir Putin is intensifying espionage activities as Russia prepares for a potential conflict with NATO.

During a parliamentary hearing, Bruno Kahl, chief of Germany's foreign intelligence agency, warned that Moscow is seriously considering a "direct confrontation" with the military alliance.

Bruno Kahl explained that Russia's strategy is aimed at dividing Western nations to weaken their defense capabilities, while Moscow seeks to strengthen its own military in preparation for a potential real conflict.

"Putin will continue to test the West’s red lines and further escalate the confrontation.The Russian armed forces will probably be in a position, in terms of personnel and material, to launch an attack against NATO by the end of this decade at the latest", he said.

He also noted that Russia is heavily investing in its military, in contrast to many Western countries.

"The focus of this buildup is, of course, in the strategic direction west along NATO’s eastern flank", he added.

(QG - Source : Politico / Picture: © Unsplash)