"The 2026 Munich Security Conference kicks off today in the capital of Germany's southern state of Bavaria and runs through to Sunday. This year's edition sees a wide representation of European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. It comes as Europe has been exploring self-reliance in the field of security as its relationship with the US under President Donald Trump faces unprecedented challenges."
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is due to address the MSC on Saturday, is the top-ranking US official at the conference. Apart from the transatlantic relationship, the MSC will also host discussions on Russia's war in Ukraine, which marks its fourth anniversary on February 24. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is among those attending. The conference will also discuss the situation in the Middle East, including in the devastated Gaza Stripand relations with Iran."
The 2026 Munich Security Conference takes place in Bavaria's capital and runs through Sunday. A wide representation of European leaders will attend, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Europe is exploring greater self-reliance in security as relations with the United States under President Donald Trump face unprecedented challenges. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is the top-ranking US official and will address the conference on Saturday. Delegates will discuss Russia's war in Ukraine on its fourth anniversary, the situation in the Middle East including the devastated Gaza Strip, and relations with Iran.
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