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Zelenskyy intended to show Trump real-time battlefield iPad in Munich - FT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wanted to show U.S. leader Donald Trump an iPad that tracks the battlefield situation in real time at the Munich Security Conference, Financial Times journalist Christopher Miller wrote on March 17.

18 March, 09:56 AM

Zelenskyy: New aid packages coming, air defense missiles top priority

New aid packages for Ukraine are forthcoming after intensive meetings at the Munich Security Conference, with missiles for air defense systems — particularly against ballistic threats — remaining the top priority, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced in his evening video address on Feb. 15.

16 February, 12:07 PM

EU leaders not ready to set date for Ukraine’s accession, Latvia’s president says

EU leaders are not prepared to set a specific date for Ukraine’s accession to the bloc, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said at the Munich Security Conference, Suspilne reported.

15 February, 06:27 PM

Rubio to visit Hungary and Slovakia after Munich talks with Zelenskyy

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Hungary and Slovakia for a two-day visit following the Munich Security Conference, Reuters reported on Feb. 15.

15 February, 03:11 PM

Behind smiles in Munich, U.S. warns Europe to align or lose influence

An uncompromising U.S. warning that European allies join Washington’s campaign to reshape the global order — or stay out of the way — defined the Trump administration’s message at the Munich Security Conference, according to Politico on Feb. 14.

15 February, 10:57 AM

Rubio spotlights Trump decisive effort to bring Russia, Ukraine to table

President Donald Trump’s effort to “once and for all” end the war between Russia and Ukraine was reaffirmed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15.

15 February, 10:30 AM

Pistorius urges Europe to shoulder security burden amid NATO tension

Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said at the Munich Security Conference, according to DW on Feb. 14.

15 February, 09:58 AM

Tusk and Magyar joke about Trump and Orbán at Munich forum

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar opened their Munich Security Conference meeting with jokes about Donald Trump and Viktor Orbán, with Magyar introducing a mock foreign minister named Anita Orbán and Tusk quipping “And I’m Donald,” in a video posted by Magyar on Facebook Feb. 14.

14 February, 09:41 PM

European leaders convene at Ukrainian Lunch in Munich

European leaders, including the presidents of Czechia, Finland, and Latvia, gathered for the 9th Ukrainian Lunch in Munich on Feb. 14 to discuss Ukraine's position on the frontline of Europe's future security amid Russia's war, the Yalta European Strategy (YES) and Victor Pinchuk Foundation announced.

14 February, 08:27 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine could cease fire if Russia holds elections

Ukraine could declare a ceasefire toward Russia if Moscow holds elections, and is open to elections at home if a ceasefire is secured, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14.

14 February, 07:03 PM

Rubio: UN failed to stop Ukraine war

The United Nations has failed to play a meaningful role in resolving global conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14, according to Sky News.

14 February, 06:25 PM

Zelenskyy: Europe’s absence from Russia talks major mistake

Europe’s absence from the negotiating table with Russia is a major mistake and Kyiv is doing everything possible to involve the EU in the process, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a speech at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14.

14 February, 05:48 PM

Rubio: US unsure of Russia’s seriousness on ending Ukraine war

The issues blocking an end to the war in Ukraine have narrowed to the most difficult questions, but Washington remains uncertain about how serious Russia is about ending the conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Feb. 14, according to Sky News.

14 February, 05:05 PM

US government funding dispute disrupts Munich Security Conference plans

Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, said the U.S. congressional delegation has canceled its participation in the Munich Security Conference after Congress failed to pass a budget for the Department of Homeland Security. Interfax-Ukraine reported the comments on Feb. 14.

14 February, 01:35 PM

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