“The United States and Europe, we belong together,” Marco Rubio declared on the second day of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday (14 February), setting the tone for discussions on Ukraine, transatlantic security and global cooperation.
Rubio emphasised that Washington was prepared to act alone if necessary but preferred to work alongside its European allies to address pressing international challenges.
The U.S. Secretary of State called for the reform and rebuilding of global institutions, noting that the United Nations has played “virtually no role” in resolving urgent conflicts such as the war in Gaza.
On Ukraine, Rubio said the “hardest questions” remain unresolved and the U.S. will continue to test whether Russia is serious about ending the conflict.
Addressing U.S.-China relations, he stressed that the two largest economies in the world have an obligation to communicate, but warned that no agreements should come at the expense of U.S. national interests.
Rubio acknowledged that the relationship will face challenges, yet the U.S. should work to avoid unnecessary friction.
According to the conference schedule, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to join NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in a panel on securing long-term international support for Kyiv.
Other high-profile participants include UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Starmer and von der Leyen will engage in a conversation on wielding influence “in a world in disarray,” while Rubio and Wang speak separately on their nations’ global roles.
Leaders from Denmark, Finland, and Spain will discuss ways to strengthen transnational security, and Venezuelan opposition figure and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado will address developments in her country.
Organisers say the conference provides a critical platform for political, military, and diplomatic leaders to tackle conflicts, alliances, and the evolving balance of power on the international stage.
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“For me, peace with Armenia is done,” President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev told France 24 on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, reflecting on six months of calm on the border and progress in trade and regional cooperation.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 14th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
New Zealand declared a state of emergency in Otorohanga on Saturday (14 February) after torrential rain caused severe flooding, power outages and evacuations.
American figure skating star Ilia Malinin endured a dramatic collapse in the men’s free skate on Friday night, falling twice and tumbling out of medal contention at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov surged to a surprise gold medal.
Europe heads into the Munich Security Conference, on Friday (13 February), amid deepening unease over U.S. policy, as President Donald Trump’s hard-line stance on defence, trade and territory fuels doubts about Washington’s long-term commitment to transatlantic security.
American figure skating star Ilia Malinin endured a dramatic collapse in the men’s free skate on Friday night, falling twice and tumbling out of medal contention at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov surged to a surprise gold medal.
“Respected and feared globally,” U.S. President Donald Trump told troops at Fort Bragg on Friday, framing America’s renewed strength as a backdrop to mounting pressure on Iran amid stalled nuclear talks.
Dubai-based global ports operator DP World said on Friday that its long-serving chairman and chief executive, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, has stepped down following mounting pressure linked to alleged ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Azerbaijan’s State Security Service has filed charges against a group of people accused of belonging to a criminal network alleged to have attempted to forcibly seize state power. It's claimed they tried to alter the constitutional structure, with the support of foreign intelligence agencies.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 14th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
New Zealand declared a state of emergency in Otorohanga on Saturday (14 February) after torrential rain caused severe flooding, power outages and evacuations.
American figure skating star Ilia Malinin endured a dramatic collapse in the men’s free skate on Friday night, falling twice and tumbling out of medal contention at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov surged to a surprise gold medal.
Thousands of fans packed River Plate’s Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Friday for the first of three sold-out concerts by Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny, as part of his “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” World Tour.
As Cuba’s government prepares for American aggression, residents say economic hardship worries them more than the threat of war. Tensions between Cuba and the U.S. have escalated sharply this year, as Washington steps up sanctions and threatens regime change.
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