"German Military Leak Exposes Russian Bid to Divide West"
TL;DR
The United States has accused Russia of attempting to sow discord among Ukraine and its allies by leaking an intercepted online call involving Germany's air force chief and three subordinates discussing the possibility of sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine. The German government has described it as a "hybrid attack" aimed at generating insecurity and division. Germany is investigating the leak and has vowed to ramp up protective measures against Russian espionage and disinformation.
Topics:top-newsinternational-relations#espionage#germany#international-relations#military-leak#russia#united-states
- US says German military leak Russian bid to split West – DW – 03/05/2024 DW (English)
- Why a leaked German military recording on Ukraine aid is causing an outcry Reuters
- Russian propaganda makes the most of German army call leak DW (English)
- Germany Taurus missile link due to unsecured phone line in conference call The Washington Post
- Ukraine war updates: Russia threatens to expel reporters, accuses ambassadors of meddling; Ukraine sinks Black Sea Fleet ship CNBC
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