Germany Launches Probe into Russian Interception of Secret Military Talks on Ukraine

Germany is investigating the apparent interception of confidential military talks on Ukraine after a recording of the conversation was circulated on Russian social media. The recording allegedly reveals German officers discussing striking the Crimea bridge, delivering Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv, and training Ukrainian soldiers. The authenticity of the 38-minute recording has not been independently confirmed, but it has caused a major embarrassment for Berlin. Russia has demanded an explanation from Germany, while German officials have expressed concerns about vulnerability to espionage and manipulation in the context of hybrid warfare.