UK and Germany launch security pact against Russian threats

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 13:44 · Archive

The UK and Germany are launching a security pact to counter Russian sabotage and cyber attacks.

The UK and Germany have announced a security pact designed to counter Russian sabotage and cyber attacks. The agreement includes provisions for information-sharing and coordinated disruption of threats, though The Register reports the details released offer little clarity on which agencies will be involved or how the pact will be funded.

The announcement comes during a period when Germany has been dealing with an intelligence scandal, according to The Independent. The exact scope of the pact and how it will be implemented remain unclear from the information disclosed so far.

How it is being reported

• UK and Germany team up against Russian cyberattacks as Brexit rethink loomsSecurity pact promises information-sharing and coordinated disruption, but offers little detail on agencies or fundingThe Register · 8 Oct, 12:22
• UK and Germany to launch security pact against Russian sabotage and cyber attacksThe prime minister’s trip comes amid an intelligence scandal that has rocked GermanyThe Independent · 8 Oct, 07:44

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