Has Russia Declined to Participate? Munich Discusses Peace Without Moscow

The security conference is kicking off in Munich, with its primary focus being the resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The summit, taking place from February 14th to 16th, will bring together around 60 heads of state and 150 ministers, reports NewsBox.

In the German city of Munich, the Security Conference is commencing, focusing chiefly on exploring ways to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The summit, from February 14th to 16th, will host leaders from 60 countries as well as 150 ministers overseeing defense and foreign policy.

Notable participants include U.S. Vice President Jay Dee Vance, Secretary of State Mark Rubio, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They have a personal meeting planned for February 14th, during which they are expected to discuss possible steps toward resolving the conflict.

Previously, Donald Trump announced negotiations involving representatives from the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia, but the conference organizers have stated that Russian officials are not participating in the event. Nonetheless, informal discussions aimed at finding a peaceful solution may occur on the sidelines of the conference.