BERLIN: Germany has attributed a leak of a sensitive phone call to human error, denying that its government communication systems were compromised by Russia.
The leaked recording features senior German military officials discussing the possibility of supplying long-range weapons to Ukraine.
According to German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, a security protocol was not followed during the call, allowing Russia to intercept the conversation.
While Berlin has not disputed the recording’s authenticity, this incident raises concerns about the security of German communication channels, particularly during a period of heightened tensions with Russia.
Western allies are expressing unease over the potential scope of Russian intelligence gathering. The leaked call may be just the tip of the iceberg, raising fears that Russia may have obtained additional classified information.
This incident underscores the importance of robust communication security measures to prevent sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands.
