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Germany at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia, warns intelligence chief

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What happened

Germany risks entering a "violent conflict" with Russia because of Moscow's increasingly aggressive stance against European nations, an intelligence chief has warned.

Key facts

  • Reported by Sky News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:07:00 UTC.

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