The annual security conference opens in Munich: Zelensky will speak at the meeting

Zelensky will speak at the annual Munich conference at the annual Munich conference/Collage 24 Channel

Against the backdrop of a critical situation due to Russia's war against Ukraine On February 16, the 60th Munich Security Conference begins. Donald Trump's outrageous statement regarding NATO will also play a role.

Recall that the US House of Representatives went on recess until the end of February. That is, legislators never voted for the bill with the aid package to Ukraine adopted by the Senate.

A conference opens in Munich

Around 50 world leaders plan to attend the annual event, considered the world's leading forum for discussing international security policy. It is known that the governments of Russia and Iran were not invited to the meeting.

According to preliminary information, US Vice President Kamala Harris will speak on the first day of the conference opening. Only later, namely on February 17, the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky will have his say.

In particular, as reported in the White House, the US Vice President will meet with the Ukrainian leader during the conference. She will also be joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Note that last year the President of Ukraine spoke at the meeting online. This will be the first time Vladimir Zelensky will speak in person at the conference since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The US Vice President must reassure allies that that Washington remains committed to protecting their safety. This step is important after Trump's scandalous statements regarding the North Atlantic Alliance.

It was previously reported that, according to Trump, if Russia had attacked, he would not have helped those NATO member countries , which do not pay contributions to the Alliance’s defense budget. These words caused outrage among the international community.

Kamala Harris will also express confidence that the American people will continue to support the Biden administration's approach to Ukraine, which depends on economic and military assistance Western allies.

Note that on the evening of February 15, Vladimir Zelensky announced his meeting with international partners. He announced plans to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. In addition, leaders are preparing to sign new agreements.