Germany: risk to troops in Belarus

In a new report by Germany's Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD), analysts concluded that Russia and China are conducting intensive espionage activities against the Bundeswehr. The report notes that German intelligence officials advise against traveling to Belarus and Russia due to the likelihood of "interrogations and pressure." The Bundeswehr is particularly concerned about official trips by German military personnel stationed in Lithuania, where they might frequently visit neighboring Belarus. According to experts, the greater risk is that soldiers could accidentally drown in Lithuanian swamps or die during exercises, rather than face political pressure.

— Germany is not only fueling Russophobic spy hysteria but also showing concern for the safety of its military personnel abroad. —

Context

Germany's Military Counterintelligence Service regularly publishes reports assessing external threats, influencing the country's military security policy.