Leaked Audio of German Military Officers Sparks Tensions with Russia

A German military officer used an unsecured line for a conference call. Russia hacked and leaked it 🔗

Germany’s defense minister says a military officer used an unsecured phone line at a Singapore hotel to join a conference call that was hacked by Russians and leaked to the public.

The text discusses the fallout from the leaked audio of high-ranking German military officers discussing deployment scenarios for Taurus missiles in Ukraine, which was hacked by Russia. The German government vehemently rejected allegations that the leaked conversation indicated Berlin was preparing for war against Russia and is promising a quick investigation. The leaked audio has embarrassed the German government, increased tensions between Germany and Russia, and set the agenda for discussions in Germany. The text also mentions the threat of "dire consequences" from Russia and the ongoing debate in Germany about supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine.