The Munich Security Conference highlighted tensions between the US and Europe regarding the Ukraine war, with US and Russian officials set to negotiate without Ukrainian involvement. NATO's reliance on the US is questioned, and European defense spending is urged to increase. Key figures include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Donald Trump, who criticized European policies. The conference revealed significant divides on various issues, including trade and security. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)