othermedium impact05/09/2026, 21:31:39Confidence 61/100
‘Germany and Russia are at war,’ says top defense exec
Stefan Thumann’s warning lands as Berlin hardens its stance on suspected sabotage by Kremlin operatives.
Claims & verification status
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Stefan Thumann stated that Germany and Russia are at war — not independently verified
Attributed to: Stefan Thumann
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- —Stefan Thumann stated that Germany and Russia are at war — not independently verified (per Stefan Thumann)
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Our assessment
If Stefan Thumann's statement reflects a growing perception among German defense leadership, it points to rapidly deteriorating bilateral relations and the potential for…