Britain and Germany will sign a defence agreement on Wednesday, the first of its kind between Europe's two biggest spenders on defence, which includes a commitment to develop new deep-strike weapons.

Britain and Germany have agreed to a significant military pact that will see the two allies work together on weapons projects and defense amid the growing threat Russia poses to the European continent.

The two governments said they will coordinate more on defense, with British and German troops conducting joint military exercises on NATO’s eastern border.

India and China agree to restore patrolling along the LAC in key areas like Depsang Plains and Demchok, marking a step toward disengagement.

The remarks came ahead of an expected meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on the margins of the Brics Summit in the Russian city of Kazan.

In a significant development, India and China have reached an agreement on the patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The agreement was reached ahead of the BRICS Summit which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.