RT by @mikenov: The real implications of the Hanning espionage case are very interesting. It heavily leads to the conclusion that Schröder, who put him in Power, was not “turned” “pro Russia” after being Chancellor, but already BEFORE he became Chancellor. Schröder became Chancellor in October 1998. Hanning became Head of the BND in December 1998.

The real implications of the Hanning espionage case are very interesting.
It heavily leads to the conclusion that Schröder, who put him in Power, was not “turned” “pro Russia” after being Chancellor, but already BEFORE he became Chancellor.

Schröder became Chancellor in October 1998. Hanning became Head of the BND in December 1998.

— @chrisschmitz Oct 6, 2026