Ukraine conflict and NATO challenges: Munich Security Conference kicks off (LIVE UPDATES)
The Munich Security Conference 2025 has commenced, with global leaders focusing on the Ukraine conflict and other key security challenges Read Full Article at RT.com
Senior political figures have convened to discuss the Ukraine crisis and other issues at the annual meeting
The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) has officially begun at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich, Germany, bringing together senior politicians, analysts, Western media, and security experts to discuss global issues, with a significant focus on the conflict in Ukraine.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected to open the event, setting the stage for the three-day gathering.
No Russian officials were invited to the event, the site of President Vladimir Putin’s famous 2007 speech, where he warned against NATO expansion.
US President Donald Trump however announced on Thursday that American and Russian officials would meet on the sidelines of the event in Munich on Friday, with Ukraine also invited to participate. Vladimir Zelensky has stated that he does not expect to hold talks with any Russian delegation.
This year’s MSC comes in the first days of Trump’s administration and ahead of a crucial general election in Germany on February 23.
Key attendees include US Vice President J.D. Vance, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
