The Munich Security Conference will be the first meeting between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the new US administration, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The discussions may initiate negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine, but expectations in Kyiv are cautious due to past experiences. Ukrainian officials emphasize the need for a long-lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire, fearing that Russia will regroup and attack again. Concerns about territorial concessions and the importance of security guarantees from the US are highlighted, as Ukraine seeks to avoid repeating past mistakes with agreements like the Minsk accords.