Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the Munich Security Conference, addressing the crowd on various global matters and expressing condolences regarding reports of Alexei Navalny's death in Russia. She acknowledged that the news, though unconfirmed, would be 'terrible' if true and labeled it as a sign of President Putin's brutality. Harris made it clear that, regardless of any official narrative, Russia should be held responsible. She indicated that additional information and comments would follow.
During her speech, Vice President Harris recognized the concerns regarding the future of America's global leadership role, both within the country and among international partners. She stressed the importance of considering the need for continued engagement with the world and the defense of long-standing rules that have contributed to peace and prosperity. Harris posed questions regarding the fight for democracy versus the acceptance of authoritarian regimes, and the value of close collaboration with allies versus going it alone.
