Germany's intelligence chief has accused Moscow of running a shadow war against Berlin, according to Sky TG24. The claim was reported on Monday, October 5, 2026, as part of ongoing coverage of the Ukraine-Russia war.
The same reporting, cited by Il Fatto Quotidiano, warns of a risk that Germany could be drawn into a violent conflict with Russia.
Separately, the Financial Times reported that Estonia is moving its troops closer to the border with Russia, a development carried by RaiNews and Il Sole 24 ORE. No further details on the scale or timing of the Estonian deployment were included in the available reporting.
On the diplomatic side, RaiNews reported that EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos said the opening of two accession clusters for Ukraine and Moldova could come as early as next week.
The statements from Berlin and the reported Estonian troop movement come amid continued tensions between Russia and European states over the war in Ukraine. The available reporting does not specify what actions German intelligence attributes to Moscow, nor does it identify which officials beyond the intelligence chief made the assessment.
What to watch next: whether the EU proceeds with the accession clusters for Ukraine and Moldova, and whether Berlin or Moscow responds further to the shadow war accusation.
