Day 2 of the 61st Munich Security Conference featured an array of high-profile speakers and discussions, highlighting key foreign and security policy challenges of our time. The day kicked off with Germany in the World, a session with Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, setting the stage for a day of insightful conversations.
One of the highlights of the day was the session on Defiance and Diplomacy: Prospects for Ukraine’s Future with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine. With the ongoing peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow at the forefront of discussions, Zelenskyy’s insights and perspectives were crucial in shaping the dialogue around the conflict.
The Security Dividend: European Support for Ukraine session shed light on the importance of European backing for Ukraine, while Pay or Prey? NATO, the U.S., and Transatlantic Security brought to the fore discussions on the role of NATO in the region, with Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, providing valuable insights.
The day also featured sessions on Europe’s geopolitical role, economic ties amidst rising protectionism, and prospects for Syria’s transition. The Conflict Zone Special Townhall – Peace Through Strength: A Plan for Ukraine, with US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg, provided a platform for in-depth discussions on peace strategies for Ukraine.
With key attendees such as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, US Vice President JD Vance, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in attendance, the Munich Security Conference Day 2 played a crucial role in advancing discussions on critical global security issues. Stay tuned for more updates on the conference at http://www.dw.com/en/.
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