Bruno Kahl, head of Germany's BND, expressed confidence in ongoing intelligence collaboration with the U.S. despite shifts in Washington's foreign policy. He highlighted the urgency of protecting Ukraine from Russian aggression and mentioned efforts to enhance cooperation with EU intelligence services amid U.S. restrictions on military intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Kahl warned against a quick resolution to the conflict, asserting it could empower Russian advances in Europe. He also noted potential threats to NATO's solidarity and raised concerns about rising international security tensions due to the Trump administration's handling of various global conflicts.
"We very much hope that the Americans will soon be at our side again to help protect Ukraine from the aggression coming from the east."
"The kind of swift end to the war that Trump is seeking would enable the Russians to focus their energy against Europe."
"We have to assume that Russia wants to put the unity of the West to the test."
"Concerns over international security are increasing, rather than decreasing, under the Trump administration's approach to conflicts."
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