Germany's defense minister Boris Pistorius assures that their communication systems were not compromised despite a high-level military call about Ukraine being intercepted by Russia. The leak has prompted questions about Germany's intelligence security, with Russia likely intercepting the discussion by chance via widespread surveillance.
Key Points
Russia likely intercepted the call by chance via widespread surveillance
Participant from Singapore mistakenly joined via a non-secure line
Discussed topics included delivery of weapons for Ukraine and potential strike on a bridge in Crimea
Pros
Germany's communication systems were not compromised
Boris Pistorius is taking measures to prevent such incidents in the future
Cons
Embarrassment for Germany due to the leak
Questions raised about Germany's intelligence security