The Latest Breaking News from Munich

UK will support allies who can send jets to Ukraine immediately, Sunak say

Britain ‘stands ready’ to support countries able to supply war planes now

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are 'crimes against humanity'

Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Vice President Harris said Russian forces have been documented committing acts of murder, sexual assault, torture and deportation.

WEKU · Feb 18, 2023

In meeting, Blinken warns China's Wang Yi against aiding Russia in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday warned top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi of consequences should China provide material support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying in an interview after the two met that Washington was concerned Beijing was considering supplying weapons to Moscow.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to meet with EU Leaders regarding NI Protocol deal

He is expected to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the fringes of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday

Belfast Live · Feb 18, 2023

Sunak urges allies to ‘double down’ on military support – as it happened

In a speech to Munich security conference, UK prime minister says west must not ‘falter in its resolve’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2023

Yemen Mobilizes European Efforts to Pressure Houthis, Support Economic Reforms

The head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, intensified his meetings with European officials to mobilize European efforts to pressure the Houthi militia and support economic reforms. Alimi, who is visiting Brussels, is heading back to Munich to participate in the Munich Security Conference.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 360 of the invasion

Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges west to speed up its support as world leaders gather at Munich security conference

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2023

Rishi Sunak to call for new Nato charter to ensure ‘lasting peace’ for Ukraine

UK PM expected to urge leaders at Munich Security Conference to ‘double down on our military support’ for Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

Sunak’s call to arms: Now is the time to double down on weapons for Ukraine

Prime minister to tell Munich Security Conference Ukraine needs ‘Nato-standard capabilities’

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Macron makes provocative speech but Zelenskiy’s questions not all answered

Munich Security Conference also saw Scholz defend Germany’s steady approach in supporting Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023