Germany Investigates Alleged Russian Wiretapping of Bundeswehr Ukraine Talks

The German Ministry of Defense confirmed the authenticity of a leaked audio recording of high-ranking Bundeswehr officers discussing the war in Ukraine, intercepted and leaked by Russian state media. The conversation included discussions about supplying Ukrainians with targeting information and the potential use of Taurus cruise missiles. German lawmakers expressed alarm over the incident, with concerns about potential pressure from Russia and implications for Germany's involvement in the conflict. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has so far refused to send the Taurus missiles to Ukraine, citing concerns about direct or indirect participation in the war.