Russia’s release of recordings of conversations between high-ranking Luftwaffe officers is part of a Russian propaganda campaign aimed at undermining German public support for Ukraine and stirring up conflicts between NATO allies. The scandal that erupted from the publication of the recordings undermines both Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius’ political positions, damages the Bundeswehr’s image, and strengthens pro-Russian political milieus in Germany.

Wiretapping scandal hits German Armed Forces

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Russia’s release of recordings of conversations between high-ranking Luftwaffe officers is part of a Russian propaganda campaign aimed at undermining German public support for Ukraine.