UK and Germany launch joint security pact to counter Russian sabotage and cyber attacks

On Thursday, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to launch a joint security framework against Russian hybrid threats, including cyber attacks and sabotage. The agreement involves intelligence sharing and coordinated action to protect critical infrastructure. This comes amid rising concerns over Russian activities in Europe, including a drone incident at Leipzig airport. The leaders also discussed Ukraine support and economic cooperation, and ratified the Kensington Treaty for deeper bilateral ties.