Munich Security Conference

Russia lost more troops in Ukraine than U.S. did in WWII—Gen. Petraeus

Russia has already lost more soldiers in Ukraine than the United States did in World War II, former CIA Director Gen. (Ret.) David Petraeus told NV on Feb. 14.

17 February, 12:19 AM

Rubio skips European meeting on Ukraine in Munich—FT

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled at the last minute a planned meeting on the Russo–Ukrainian war with German, Polish, Finnish, and European Commission officials at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 13, the Financial Times reported, citing diplomatic sources.

14 February, 02:47 AM

Zelenskyy meets with Reza Pahlavi in Munich

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 13, expressing support for the struggle of the Iranian people against the country’s ayatollah-led regime.

14 February, 01:02 AM

Putin already suffered strategic defeat in Ukraine—Finland’s Stubb

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has suffered a strategic defeat and has failed to achieve any of his goals in the war against Ukraine, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 13.

13 February, 11:56 PM

Former U.S. NATO envoys and commanders warn Trump against leaving alliance

Sixteen former U.S. ambassadors to NATO and commanders of allied forces warned President Donald Trump against withdrawing from or weakening the alliance, The Times reported on Feb. 13.

13 February, 10:50 PM

Even U.S. cannot act alone in fragmented world order—Merz

The postwar world order has unraveled, and a new era of great-power politics has begun, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 13.

13 February, 09:20 PM

Zelenskyy arrives at Munich Security Conference

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Feb. 13, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

13 February, 07:11 PM

Munich Security Conference highlights stalled Ukraine peace talks

The Munich Security Conference, opening in Germany on Feb. 13, will serve as a stark reminder of how stalled Ukraine peace talks remain despite U.S. efforts, with no major concrete outcomes expected beyond statements of solidarity, Politico reported.

13 February, 05:18 PM

Russia moves at 'snail Speed,' not as a 'mighty bear' – Mark Rutte

Mark Rutte urged people not to believe Russian propaganda portraying the aggressor as a “powerful bear,” instead likening Russia to a snail, Anadolu reported on Feb. 13.

13 February, 04:18 PM

China to send new energy aid package to Ukraine

China will provide Ukraine with an additional package of humanitarian energy assistance, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said after a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Munich.

13 February, 02:05 PM

Ukraine House opens its doors at Munich Security Conference - video

Victor Pinchuk Foundation, Presidential Office, and National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries are opening the Ukraine House within the framework of the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 13.

13 February, 11:33 AM

Rubio eyes Zelenskyy talks at Munich Security Conference

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference, as Washington continues pushing for an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, CNN reported on Feb. 13.

13 February, 08:15 AM

Merz to meet Zelenskyy and Rubio during Munich Security Conference

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the Munich Security Conference, broadcaster n-tv reported, citing German government sources on Feb. 10.

10 February, 04:00 PM

Russia has no plans to attack NATO in coming years – Estonian intelligence

Russia does not intend to launch a military attack on NATO in 2026–2027 but will continue rebuilding its armed forces amid concerns over European Union rearmament, according to a report by Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service on Feb. 10.

10 February, 02:36 PM

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Vice President Vance at the Munich Security Conference

25 February 2025, 03:03 PM

French PM Bayrou warns of growing ties between Putin and Trump

The emergency summit of European leaders in Paris on Feb. 17 “did not dispel concerns,” French Prime Minister François Bayrou said on Feb. 18, according to the French news outlet BFMTV.

18 February 2025, 04:57 PM

Ukraine resists US pressure to sign minerals deal at Munich Security Conference

During the Munich Security Conference, U.S. representatives pressured Ukraine to quickly agree to a deal regarding rare earth minerals in exchange for continued support. The U.S. threatened to cancel a meeting with Vice President J.D. Vance if Ukraine did not comply, European Pravda reported on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 08:15 PM

Lavrov draws a hard line: Russia won’t yield any territory in talks

Moscow is not considering any territorial concessions in negotiations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Radio Liberty on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 06:16 PM

Zelenskyy to visit Türkiye, meet with Erdoğan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Türkiye tomorrow, Anadolu reported on Feb. 17, citing Fahrettin Altun, head of the Turkish Communications Directorate.

17 February 2025, 04:37 PM

Spain’s top diplomat: ‘Putin won’t stop bombing Ukraine’ as Europe readies for crisis talks in Paris

European leaders, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron to an emergency summit in Paris on Feb. 17, will discuss how to prevent potential peace talks from rewarding Russia for its aggression against Ukraine, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares told Onda Cero radio on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 03:05 PM

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