J. D. Vance
On February 17, European leaders will meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine's security and defense. The meeting is a response to the US statements and an attempt by Europe to assume security guarantees for Ukraine.
The President announced his intention to attract American investors to strategic sectors of the economy. Ukraine also seeks strong security guarantees with the participation of the United States.
EU foreign ministers hold an emergency discussion in Munich after the US Vice President's announcement of a new relationship with Europe. Kaja Kallas announced new initiatives to support Ukraine.
The German foreign minister said that there will be no lasting peace without European participation in the negotiations. Burbock also called Putin's Russia the main enemy of European democracy.
U. S. Vice President J.D. Vance denied the WSJ's information about the possibility of sending U.S. troops to Ukraine. He emphasized that the war is a conflict between Ukraine and russia, where the United States should not risk its military.
US Vice President J. D. Vance met with Alice Weidel, co-chair of the AfD, during a visit to Munich. Vance spoke out against political firewalls, despite the AfD's isolation by German politicians.
The Ukrainian president met with the US vice-president at a conference in Munich. Zelenskyy thanked for the support and called for dialogue to end the war, emphasizing the need for security guarantees.
After his meeting with Zelenskyy, US Vice President Vance expressed his desire to achieve sustainable peace in Europe. Ukraine is ready to cooperate with the Trump team to develop a plan with reliable security guarantees.
At a meeting in Munich, Zelensky appealed to US Vice President Vance for security guarantees. This comes amid Trump's calls for negotiations to end the war.
The Presidents of Ukraine and Lithuania held talks on strengthening air defense and investing in the production of long-range weapons. The parties also discussed coordination of the positions of Ukraine, Europe, and the United States to achieve a just peace.
The meeting of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the Vice President of the USA Kamala Harris has begun in Munich.
President Zelenskyy said that the draft agreement with the United States is about investment, not security. Ukraine submitted an updated draft document to the US side on February 14.
The President of Ukraine announced a possible meeting with J. D. Vance today or tomorrow at the Munich Security Conference. Zelenskyy also quoted Trump as saying he was ready to meet in Washington.
The German president said that a simple peace agreement without security guarantees would weaken not only Ukraine but also its Western allies. He emphasized the importance of continued support for Ukraine from Europe and the United States.
Russia asks the United States to explain Vice President Vance's remarks about the possible deployment of U. S. troops to Ukraine. The statement was made in the context of a possible failure in peace talks with Russia.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and U. S. Vice President Vance held talks on increasing defense production. The parties discussed ways to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine and its future membership in the Alliance.
At the Munich Security Conference, Zelenskyy will participate in two panels on February 14-15. Speeches by high-ranking US officials and meetings between the President of Ukraine and US representatives are also scheduled.
The plane carrying Secretary of State Rubio returned to Washington due to a malfunctioning windshield. It is planned to organize an alternative flight to Munich for a security conference.
U. S. Vice President J.D. Vance announced the possibility of new sanctions and sending troops to Ukraine. This will happen if russia abandons the peace talks.
The US President announced a possible meeting of representatives of the three countries in Munich, but the exact composition of the delegations is unknown.
The U. S. Senate has confirmed Robert Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health by a margin of 4 votes. The environmental lawyer with no medical experience will lead the US healthcare system despite criticism of his views on vaccination.
Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the war and the Munich conference. According to Trump, both Zelenskyy and Putin are committed to peace.
US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg will visit Kyiv on February 20 and attend the Munich Security Conference. Trump announced a conversation with Zelenskiy this week.
Trump said that “in fact” Ukraine is ready to transfer rare earth minerals in exchange for military support.
Representatives of Donald Trump's team will visit Ukraine this week before the Munich conference. Zelenskyy will hold a series of meetings with American politicians, including the US Vice President.
A US federal court has blocked Musk's team's access to confidential Treasury Department data. Musk and Vance publicly criticize the court's decision and question judicial oversight.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center said that Russia has the resources to wage war in 2025. Russian officials and diplomats are working on the possibility of continuing active hostilities in 2026.
Mike Volz said that Trump plans to end the war in Ukraine through negotiations with all parties. After the war, European allies will be responsible for security guarantees for Ukraine.
US President Trump instructed Vice President Vance to oversee a potential sale of TikTok to avoid a ban in the US. The Supreme Court rejected ByteDance's appeal, and Trump created a sovereign wealth fund for a possible acquisition of the platform.
A Ukrainian delegation led by Zelenskyy will present its vision of peace at the Munich Security Conference. The event will also be attended by US Vice President Vance and Special Representative Kellogg.