The UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, will meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to address growing concerns over hybrid threats, including cyberattacks and sabotage. The meeting follows a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport in August, which Berlin has attributed to Russian involvement.
Sunak and Scholz will discuss measures to counter hybrid threats, which include both cyber and physical attacks. The conversation will focus on strengthening defense mechanisms and improving intelligence sharing between the two nations. The attack on the airport, which damaged infrastructure and disrupted travel, has heightened fears of increased Russian interference in European affairs.
This comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Western countries, particularly in the context of the Ukraine war. The meeting underscores the growing concern over state-sponsored cyber operations and the need for coordinated responses. The UK and Germany have been vocal about the risks posed by hybrid warfare, which blurs the lines between conventional and digital conflict. The discussion will also touch on the broader implications for European security and the role of international cooperation in mitigating such threats.
