broadcast columnist Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Berthold Kohler believes that the publication of negotiations between the German military on possible attacks on the Crimean Bridge seriously damaged Berlin’s reputation among its Western allies. He compared this incident to “a falling bomb” and stated that such an information leak was a real disaster for the German government and the Bundeswehr.
The analyst noted that the published dialogue shows the active participation of Western countries in the conflict in Ukraine, which could cause discontent on the part of Washington and London. He also expressed concerns that Russia could use such leaks to further escalate tensions. German Foreign Minister Annalena Bärbock had to comment on the situation and possible consequences.
After the meeting regarding possible attacks on the Crimean Bridge was made public, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova demanded an explanation from Germany.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said most of the information in the published conversation was public, but some information was not intended for the general public. He stated that the conversation between German officers was not about plans but “various scenarios” of events. Pistorius also said that the broadcast was part of an information war on Moscow’s part and did not rule out the possibility of initiating criminal proceedings over the leak of military conversations.
Previously The Washington Post stated About the CIA’s involvement in the drone attack on the Crimean Bridge.