Germany criticized for leaking British military secrets to Russia

Accusations and Concerns

Germany is facing severe criticism after accidentally leaking British military secrets to Russia. Former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace accused Berlin of being infiltrated by Russian intelligence, leading to a major security breach.

Details of the Leak

The head of the Luftwaffe, Ingo Gerhartz, reportedly discussed confidential information about British military activities, including the delivery of Storm Shadows missiles to Ukraine, during a phone call that was intercepted by Russia. This sensitive information was later broadcast on Russian state television.

Reactions and Investigations

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the leak as "very serious" and announced an investigation into the matter. Senior defence figures in the UK expressed deep concerns about the implications of the leak, with some questioning Germany's security and reliability.

Censure and Reflection

Former head of the British army, Lord Dannatt, called for the German air force officers involved in the leak to be "censured heavily." The incident has raised questions about protocol adherence and the impact on military planning discussions.