BND chief calls confrontation with Moscow a shadow war

The head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND), Martin Jäger, said Germany must become significantly more resilient to threats, above all from Russia. He made the remarks on Monday, 5 October, at a public hearing of the Bundestag’s Parliamentary Oversight Committee. “Russia is waging a shadow war against us,” Jäger...

French far-right leaders unexpectedly issue a harsh condemnation of Russia’s actions

Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally group in the French National Assembly, and party president Jordan Bardella issued a joint statement categorically condemning Moscow’s actions. The politicians called Russia’s decision to place the assets of French and European companies operating in Russia under temporary administration a hostile act...