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  Why are the Germans so much on the side of Russia?  I mean they tore them up at the end of WWII and yet you hear all the pro Russia officials there.  Would be like Poland being with Russia.  Is it because of East Germany? I know there is always some but it seems Germans are more than that.  Maybe just the news coverage makes it seem that way.
context: It’s just like the Cold War is back. >
  
  there have been many signs the last few years that tell me the cold war never left and just went to the background of peoples attention span :( >
  
  The article says the Germans believe the spy was turned just months after the start of the war. 
  The Russians must’ve been working on him some time before that for him to switch sides so quickly. >
  
  Considering that the war hasn’t even been on for a full year, I would say that a spy having access to vital intel for a few months is a big deal. >
  
  Russia got the list of spies some how and turned him with a deal he couldn’t refuse. Sad >
  
  Hmm wonder where they could have gotten confidential information.. >
  
  Jesus, is this going to be where the dots are connected a year from now that it was from a certain place in Florida? >
  
  I don't know what you might be talking about but the suspect rhymes with Rump. >
  
  Not Good, the Orange Idiot continues to amaze me with his shady character lol >
  
  
  The alleged double agent, identified only as Carsten L in accordance with Germany privacy regulations, was arrested on suspicion of treason in Berlin last Wednesday, and remanded in custody after appearing before a judge.
  Security sources are now investigating the possibility that the agent was blackmailed into betraying Germany, the German news programme Tageschau reported. If confirmed, the recruiting of an agent in the aftermath of the invasion in February would represent a coup for Russia and a blow to Western intelligence.
  
  That must have been some extreme blackmail if it forced the guy to commit treason. >
  
  It’s either you take the bait or we release what we got. If what we got ain’t good enough - then we kill you. 
  That’s the “two” options you have in that situation. Never negotiate w/ terrorists! >
  
  Well, if you can blackmail someone into doing something incriminating, then your ability to continue blackmailing them only increases. It doesn't have to escalate to treason immediately. >
  
  Spies is what Russia is known for.. right up there with vodka, and window related deaths >
  
  Truth is, as bad and inept as Russias military is, their espionage and capacity to spy is unmatched.
  Russia was so good at it during the cold War it was a joke.
  The west still hasn't learned that lesson apparently.
  It would be folly to underestimate the Russians in spy craft.  
  Edit: I think the American nationalists responding to this comment aren't actually reading the comment. I never said US intelligence was bad. The US has maybe the "best" (read: most invasive and most money) intelligence agencies in the world. However, US intelligence agencies were (and still are to a large degree) hubristic and cocky.
  It's worth reading about the degree and frequency with which the KGB was able to implant spies inside of MI6/CIA etc for decades. Especially early on, leadership in the west just didn't believe anyone would remain loyal to the communist countries once they saw capitalism. They would frequently fail to respect their Russian adversary and it wound up costing American lives. >
  
  I wouldn’t say it was unmatched. 
  I’m still taking US intel any day. >
  
  call me a homer but i feel like US doesn’t unleash the intel and tech/weaponry it really has
  unleash the aliens!!! >
  
  I've long thought the same thing. If you or I know about it, they probably have had it for a decade. Our defense budget is practically endless, there's no chance we know even a little bit about what we have available now. >
  
  That military budget really pisses me off to my core because there are so many fucking glaring issues in that country yet they fucking funnel every cent they have in useless bullshit >
  
  "They are kicking your ass" >
  
  Wait Russia is getting help from the inside and this is the best they can do with it? >
  
  What a Hurensohn >
  
  SMH indeed. >
  
  There is always that guy. >
  
  Soo, THIS is Russia operating with the benefit of classified enemy intel? 🤣 >
  
  They're really trying as hard as they can, and still losing. >
  
  Putin: So…what you’re saying is…their secret is in the aid, training, and intel being provided from US and NATO allies? Damn, they’re good. Tell them we’re going to nuke them again. >
  
  "You've become the thing you swore to destroy!" >
  
  Damnit where is McClain ! >
  
  McClane >
  
  Yeltsin should've never resigned >
  
  Ukraine war secrets: "use western arms to beat the shit out of Russia" >
  
  The event formerly known as the “Cold War” is now more properly known as the “first peak of the Cold War” >
  
  Not too surprising, Germany has shown to be compromised and infiltrated by Russia heavily for decades. >
  
  Donald Trump was the president of the united states and just came short of blowing Putin on the world stage but germany is heavily compromised. Sure there are spies and greedy/corrupt people, but acting like it's on the top of the pile is funny. >
  
  Trump was quite critical of Germany being too cosy with Russia >
  
  That’s like one prostitute upset the other is flirting with her pimp. There can be only one favorite out of the bunch. >
  
  Well, the difference is trump just spoke favorably about putin, he didnt actually give russia anything of value, unlike germany, that up until recently was still funneling money into the russian war machine via not following the NATO embargo. Suggesting the USA is somehow bedfellows of russia is beyond delusional, look at aid sent to ukraine. America is once again footing the bill for another European conflict that Europeans are too infrastructurally and militarily weak to stop. If america were even close to germany in terms of how compromised they are by Russia ukraine would already  have fallen, or at least not have stopped the advances where they did. Let's not act like America is beholden to russia, which germany and many european countries have demonstrated they are. >
  
  You’re full of shit. You’re trying to conflate America with Trumps actions. Trump very much aided Russia.
  He had several sketchy meetings with Putin. 
  He worked to weaken the US role on the world stage in ways that would benefit Russia.
  He worked to extort Ukraine and withhold congressionally approved aid.
  The list goes on. >
  
  So let me get this straight. America is compromised by russia because of trump, who did all these things that had a real affect on america, and yet america is also able to be Ukraine's number one supporter and maintains its place on the world stage as the largest deterrent to russian aggression. And yet even with that all true what trump did had a large and lasting impact on America's ability to handle russia.
  In what universe does that make any sense, at all? >
  
  It's pretty bad when you need second hand battle and war assessments to have a clue wtf is actually going on. Or it certainly looked that way based on their performance. >
  
  10 year jail term. The End >
  
  After that he won’t even play single player games alone on his devices. >
  
  Some variation of this exact paper headline has been used since 1948 >
  
  DEUTCHE...too strict parenting? So sad to be so unsure of right v rong >
  
  OMG. God bless the people of Ukraine. They just want to be free. What the hell is wrong with Putin. He’s willing to kill his own army in order to take more land and make it a part of Russia. >
  
  Germany is a weak link for Europe when it comes to Russia. It's good, though, that their security services are not burying their head in the sand but actively working on it. >
  
  
  Germany is a weak link for Europe when it comes to Russia. 
  
  That would be Austria.  The country where the former foreign minister danced with Putin in her wedding. >
  
  The weak link is Hunary, I'd say. >
  
  To me, the headline is confusing. Would you not call him a russian spy, because he spies for russia? >
  
  Russia needs to experience catastrophic loss in Ukraine, Georgia, and the rest of the former Soviet States. After the world needs to invest in Russia in earnest to help what remains rise up as an independent nation that is prosperous and that allows that prosperity to be shared by Russian citizens.
  If this can be done; a stable and fair Russia would help ensure security of Europe and Asia. We can’t fuck this up like we did after the Cold War; it was a mistake to not engage Russia in full  without skepticism and it is one that cannot be made again or despots will continue to rule and cause instability in the region.
  The West can help restore Ukraine as it helps restore Russia; it will suck to foot the bill but overall we will all be better off for doing so. >
  
  Explains why Ukraine does share battle plans with the US, but not the EU. >
  
  Because of the legacy of Soviet occupation in East Germany, this country, in all likelihood, has the greatest penetration of Russian spies in Western Europe. >
  
  German here. Give me that guy. I want to have a serious talk to him. >
  
  Just another German spy fucking up another century. >
  
  put a bullet in his skull. >
  
  Again? German spies really have a thing for those Russian honeytraps >
  
  Some people forget that not so long ago part of Germany was under Soviet control and a lot of this people are still wondering the streets in Germany >
  
  ....and people want an EU army where intel will probably be shared more and leaks will be bigger. >
  
  That's not how information security works. Just because its bigger it does not mean it leaks more.
  By that logic every man, women, and child would know what the US is planning. >
  
  The scope of data is bigger, instead of 10 countries moving their troops or deploying defenses individually it will likely go to a central decision group. Any leak from this central place is going to contain information from all countries.
  Instead of having a mole/spy/hack several countries now you only have to do it to one, putting all your eggs in one basket isnt a good idea. >
  
  How does a German wind up being party to Ukrainian secret info ? >
  
  Is that the one that went to work for Gazprom after having highest office? >
  
  Typical German >
  
  Some people forget that not so long ago part of Germany was under Soviet control and a lot of this people are still wondering the streets in Germany >
  
  I mean, it's the BND.The "Intel" on Ukraine was likely: They are known for Grain and heavy Industry.Also, they don't like you Guys.Invasion was a bad choice, Broski.
  Who really expects sophisticated Information from them. >
  
  German intelligence is a joke. >
  
  You don't know that.
  That's the thing about intelligence they don't advertise what they do. >
  
  Would you accept german military strength, foreign policy, and economy are a joke? >
  
  250ish, searching for magic can at 350 at the moment >
  
  Say what you will about the Russians, but they have always been at the top of the game in espionage. >
  
  Strap his ass to a Patriot missile and launch him…he can be the first to tell the Russians where it hit. >
  
  Considering German Government didn't want to support Ukraine in the lead up to war, is Germany even friends of Ukraine. >
  
  Aw wtf... lame af >
  
  
  Security sources are now investigating the possibility that the agent was blackmailed into betraying Germany
  
  He may have owed creditors lots of money, or got caught in a sex scandal with an underage person. >
  
  Comparing Mannings leaks to this is crazy. >
  
  Not really. Manning was charged with espionage offenses and sentenced to 35 years. >
  
  Hanging is always a good option... It's simple, doesn't leave a mess, and good for show.
  The Guillotine is overthinking it.
  --- Yes, the EU doesn't have the death penalty, except for traitors in times of war.
  We haven't had any of those in a long time.   
  neither war, nor traitors... >
  
  Do you mean wars on your soil or just wars in general cuz buddy, if you mean wars in general I got 70 years of history since ww2 that you are gonna be shocked by.