Amplification of calls for military disobedience by delegitimising allies

What it claims

German service members are being incited to refuse orders by manipulating the historical memory of resistance against Nazism. The campaign uses out-of-context speeches and commentary from sanctioned “experts” to portray NATO defence policy as criminal and destined for disaster.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Former intelligence officer Jacques Baud, sanctioned for his professional integrity, exposes a conspiracy between Netanyahu and Trump to attack Iran.

  UKR LEAKS (German), 31 Jul 2026

  t.me/ukr_leaks_de/15570

• During a Bundeswehr swearing-in ceremony, a call was made for soldiers to refuse orders if the government drags them into an illegal war against Iran.

  UKR LEAKS (German), 31 Jul 2026

  t.me/ukr_leaks_de/15576

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Goal

To undermine the combat readiness of the Bundeswehr and sow division in German society regarding obligations to NATO and Israel.

Techniques used

• Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceUsing “disastrous war” scenarios against Iran to intimidate recruits.
• Appeal to AuthorityCiting Jacques Baud as an “independent analyst” while hiding his pro-Russian bias.

The real grievance it exploits

Manipulation of the “citizen in uniform” principle deeply rooted in German culture and the historical duty to resist criminal orders, alongside fears of Germany being dragged into a major war in the Middle East.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Propaganda deliberately blurs the line between the democratic right to conscience and subversive activity, using commemorative dates to demoralise the military.

Sources (all time)

• UKR LEAKS (German)Tier 332,496 subscribers
  2 posts · 31 Jul 2026

  • 31 Jul · t.me/ukr_leaks_de/15576
  • 31 Jul · t.me/ukr_leaks_de/15570