The elected mayor of Heimarra and Member of the European Parliament of New Democracy will remain in prison until October…
![MSC23](https://defenceredefined.com.cy/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MSC23.jpg)
The war in Ukraine, a year after the Russian invasion, and heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington are expected to be the focus of the Munich Security Conference, which kicks off today Friday.
More than 150 government representatives will attend the conference dedicated to international security held annually in the Bavarian capital.
German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and French President, Emmanuel Macron, are among today’s speakers, while Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, will address the Conference via video link.
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, US Vice President, Kamala Harris, US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, as well as NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, will also attend the Conference.
Officials from Russia and Iran have not been invited this year, while the Western leaders are expected to reiterate their commitment to support Kyiv for as long as it takes so as to repel the Russian invasion, both financially and militarily.
In this context, Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, who is expected in Munich, ruled out ending the war through diplomacy at this stage, in an interview with the German press group Funke.
Western countries mainly support Kyiv by providing military equipment and by imposing economic sanctions against Russia. Still, the US and its allies are preparing to adopt a major new sanctions package around February 24, US Deputy Secretary of State, Victoria Nuland, said on Thursday.
Besides, the Foreign Ministers of the G7 countries will meet tomorrow Saturday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Also read: China – Saudi Arabia | Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Tensions with China
Tensions between the US and China, which escalated recently after a Chinese balloon was spotted in US airspace and eventually shot down by Washington, will also be discussed.
Beijing asserts that the balloon served research purposes, mainly meteorological, and that it inadvertently entered US airspace. According to Washington, it was a spy balloon with significant electronic equipment.
The tension comes at a time when Europeans, notably Germany, and France, are hoping to persuade China, which remains a close ally of Russia, to put pressure on President Vladimir Putin to end the war.
Mr. Mitsotakis: “Greece is a pillar of stability and provider of energy security”
The role of Greece as a pillar of stability, peace, and security in the region, a provider of energy security, but also a reliable partner and ally in the new geopolitical landscape shaped by the Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to be highlighted by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during today’s contacts at the 59th Munich Security Conference, according to government sources.
Also read: Iran | It does not recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea and regions of Ukraine
READ MORE
Ukraine | Satellite images depict destruction of Russian drone base
Ukraine claims that satellite images show the destruction of a Russian warehouse used to launch Iranian-made drones and train cadets.
EU | Accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova officially kick off Tuesday
EU Finance Ministers meeting in Luxembourg formally approved the framework for negotiations with the two candidate countries…
EUROSATORY 2024 | Missile Artillery Solutions from MBDA
With such a large number of interested attendees at MBDA’s pavilion at the Eurosatory 2024 Defence exhibition, the stand reminded of an…
KNDS | Showcases full range of LEOPARD battle tanks at EUROSATORY
KNDS continues to expand its technological advantage in the field of main battle tank development, as we have witnessed at the Defence and…
THEON SENSORS | Distinguishing appearance at EUROSATORY 2024 with new range of products
THEON SENSORS attended the International Defence and Security Exhibition EUROSATORY 2024 as an ambassador of Greek innovation…
Ministry of Defence | Organization of Hellenic EDF Info Day
A Conference entitled “EDF Info Day” is organized in the Amphitheater of the National Gallery on Tuesday, July 9 from 09:00 to 17:00.
ALTUS LSA | Participates in EUROSATORY 2024 with KERVEROS in the foreground
The participation of ALTUS LSA in EUROSATORY 2024 is among the Greek participations of operational significance.
Freddy Beleris | Ιn jail until October
The elected mayor of Heimarra and Member of the European Parliament of New Democracy will remain in prison until October…