King Charles decries ‘Russian aggression’ in pledge on defending Europe

Monarch welcomed German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and promised both nations' support for Ukraine

The UK and Germany are ready to bolster Europe" against the threat of further Russian aggression and both nations stand" with Ukraine, King Charles said as he hosted the German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier..

The visit comes at a difficult time for Europe in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine, and will aim to underscore the Kensington treaty signed in July - the first formal pact between the UK and Germany since the second world war - which sets out plans for closer cooperation on migration, defence, trade and education.