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Large US Delegation at Munich Conference Underscores Bipartisan Support for Ukraine

Nearly 50 lawmakers from both major US political parties on Friday attended the start of Europe's premier annual security conference to affirm bipartisan support for US aid to Ukraine. Four delegations of Democratic and Republican leaders and members of the Senate and House converged as one of the largest groups…

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Ukraine's Zelensky pleads for increased support at Munich Security meeting

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged world leaders to speed up support for his country. Zelensky spoke at the opening of the Munich Security Conference, as Germany pushed allies to deliver crucial tanks ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Radio France Internationale

'Not the time for dialogue' with Russia's Putin, Macron says at Munich summit

French President Emmanuel Macron said Kyiv's Western allies were "ready for a prolonged conflict" in Ukraine as world leaders gathered at the Munich Security Conference on Friday to renew their vow to back Kyiv against Russian forces ahead of the first anniversary of Moscow's invasion. Read our live blog to…

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Leaders focus on Ukraine war at Munich Security Conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to give the opening address at a major annual conference on international security policy

The Independent UK

Watch: Kamala Harris and Emmanuel Macron among arrivals for Munich Security Conference

Watch as attendants of this year’s Munich Security Conference arrived for the first day of the event on Friday morning.

The Independent UK

Security Conference opens with Ukraine and China but no Russia

On Friday, the German city of Munich will host its annual security conference, bringing together top politicians, defence specialists and contributors to both sides of the war in Ukraine. Russia will not be represented.

Radio France Internationale

Harris to join Western leaders at Munich Security Conference

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will join the leaders of France, Germany, the U.K. and dozens of others at an annual security conference in Germany, just before the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine

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Top U.S., China diplomats weigh first meeting since balloon drama

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is considering meeting top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference starting this week, in what would be their first face-to-face talks after the United States shot down what it said was a Chinese spy balloon and other flying objects, sources said.

Reuters

China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Russia

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will attend the Munich Security Conference this month and plans to visit several countries including Russia, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.

Reuters

Alimi Heads to Europe to Coordinate Peace Efforts in Yemen

The head of the Yemeni Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, left Aden for Riyadh ahead of his European tour, including Belgium and Germany, to coordinate the stalled peace efforts with the Houthi militia. According to a source in the Yemeni presidency, Alimi was scheduled to hold discussions with senior European officials…

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Amirabdollahian in Beirut, Says Iran Ready to Build 2 Power Plants

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian expressed on Thursday his country’s readiness to contribute in building two power plants in Lebanon, each with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts. The minister said he had discussed the offer during his meeting with Prime Minister Najib Mikati on the sidelines of the Munich Security…

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Palestine Expresses Reservations over Statements on Normalizing Ties with Israel

The Palestinian Authority on Sunday expressed reservations about a clause referring to the Arab normalization with Israel in the final statement of a quadripartite meeting held Saturday in Munich, Germany. A meeting for Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Jordan, France and Germany was held Saturday on the sidelines of the Munich…

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Saudi, European, American Officials Discuss Iran's Nuclear File

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abullah held talks on Sunday with several ministers and political leaders on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. He met with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell for talks on Saudi-European relations and ways to bolster them in all fields.…

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UAE Minister: Investment in Oil, Gas Ensures Energy Security

Investment needs to focus on the lowest-cost, lowest-carbon oil and gas resources, said the United Arab Emirates Industry Minister, Sultan al-Jaber, at the Munich Security Conference. "For our collective security, the world will need to continue using all energy options for a long time," he was quoted as saying according…

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US Reaffirms Russia Could Attack Ukraine 'at Any Time'

Russia could launch an attack on Ukraine "at any time," the White House reaffirmed Saturday, as Western politicians gathered in Munich to discuss the crisis. US Press Secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden was due to hold a rare Sunday National Security Council meeting over Russia-Ukraine tensions, having said…

Reuters

Iran's top diplomat says 2015 nuclear deal revival depends on U.S. political decision

Indirect talks between Tehran and Washington could succeed "at the earliest possible time" if the United States makes the necessary political decisions, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said at the Munich Security Conference.

Reuters

Ukraine and U.S. will spare no diplomatic effort to protect Ukraine, Kuleba says

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Ukraine and the United States would spare no diplomatic effort to protect Ukraine, after Kuleba met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.

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Saudi Arabia, Iraq Discuss Security, Political Issues

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Mohammad Hussein opportunities to enhance bilateral coordination in various political, security, and economic fields. This came during their meeting Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, which is set to continue until…

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West should stop 'appeasement' policy towards Russia, says Ukraine's Zelensky

Western powers should drop their policy of "appeasement" towards Moscow, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky told a security forum in Munich on Saturday, as fears mount of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24's live updates for all the latest.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Ukraine Europe’s ‘shield’ against Russia

Russia-Ukraine news from February 18: President Zelenskyy says Ukraine deserves stronger international support.

Reuters

Ukraine president confirms attendance at Munich conference amid war jitters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend the Munich Security Conference on Saturday and return home later the same day, a statement from his office said.

The Independent UK

Harris to push Western unity, lash Russia in Munich address

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to use a highly anticipated speech at the Munich Security Conference to warn Russia that it will face huge financial costs if it further invades Ukraine, and underscore that an invasion will only draw European allies closer to the United States

The Guardian - UK

EU praises ‘restraint’ of Kyiv government; Blinken denounces Kremlin claims – as it happened

European Council urges Moscow to ‘de-escalate’ its military buildup; Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says global security architecture is failing

The Independent UK

Johnson urges west to show Putin he will pay ‘high price’ for Ukraine invasion

The Prime Minister is due to meet world leaders to discuss tensions in eastern Europe at the Munich Security Conference.

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Kerry Warns Geopolitics Risk Hurting Climate Efforts

Geopolitical tensions including the current crisis between Russia and Ukraine could hamper international efforts to curb global warming at a crucial time, US climate envoy John Kerry said Friday. Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, the former Secretary of State warned that the rise in the cost of energy…

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