Munich, Germany, Feb 13, 2026 (AFP) - German spy chief warns of Russian threat to local polls

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2026-02-13

Germany's foreign intelligence chief warned Friday that Russia is planning to target high-stakes regional elections this year with "hybrid" attacks, and called for Berlin to consider "counter-measures" against the growing threat. Berlin, a key backer of Ukraine in its war against Moscow, says it has faced a growing number of Russian sabotage plots and cyberattacks, and accused Moscow of spreading disinformation before general elections last year.......

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