Tag: Martin Jäger

Berlin Accuses Russia of Cyberattack, Election Meddling

The federal eagle and the words "Auswärtiges Amt" can be seen on a pane of glass at an entrance to the Federal Foreign Office | File Photo: Katharina Kausche/dpa

Germany has accused Russia of carrying out a major cyberattack and a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed at influencing the country’s federal election and undermining democratic institutions, alleging a 2024 cyberattack on Germany’s air-traffic control provider can be attributed to the Russian hacker group Fancy Bear, linked to military intelligence agency GRU.

Germany ‘under fire’ from Russia, says intelligence chief

Martin Jäger, during his prior role as German ambassador to Ukraine | File Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

Germany’s intelligence chief Martin Jäger warned that the country is already “under fire” from Russia and must prepare for further escalation. Speaking to lawmakers, he said Moscow seeks to destabilize NATO and intimidate Europe amid rising tensions, airspace violations, and drone incidents over German infrastructure.