EU Chief Hits Back at US Criticism in Munich
#TransAtlanticRelations #MunichSecurityConferenceEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected "European-bashing" after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Europe's strength. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, she defended EU values while acknowledging ongoing trans-Atlantic policy differences. read more
Zelensky Calls Putin a Slave to War
#UkraineWar #MunichSecurityConferenceAt the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky called Putin a "slave to war" and criticized the US for frequently demanding concessions from Ukraine instead of Russia. He sought long-term security guarantees and warned against pressuring Ukraine into territorial compromises. read more
Rubio Demands European Reciprocity in Munich
#TransatlanticRelations #MunichSecurityConferenceAt the Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed intertwined US-European fates, demanding "seriousness and reciprocity." He critiqued post-Cold War global order delusions while mending ties, contrasting sharply with prior administration rhetoric. read more
Starmer Reaffirms NATO Vow as Zelensky Details War Toll
#MunichSecurityConference #UkraineWarAt the Munich Security Conference, PM Keir Starmer pledged UK support for NATO allies, urging Europe to be ready to fight. President Zelensky detailed massive Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, emphasizing the need for unity and defense. read more
AOC Slams Trump Foreign Policy at Munich
#MunichSecurityConference #USForeignPolicyAt the Munich Security Conference, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Donald Trump and Marco Rubio of dismantling the transatlantic alliance to usher in an "age of authoritarianism," condemning their foreign policy actions before global allies. read more
German Chancellor Decries Squandered US Leadership
#MunichSecurityConference #USForeignPolicyGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at the Munich Security Conference, stated the US under Trump has squandered its global leadership, destroying the rules-based order. He warned the US cannot go it alone and urged NATO unity. read more
Rubio Declares Old Order Dead at Munich Summit
#UkraineWar #MunichSecurityConferenceUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the "old order is gone" ahead of the Munich Security Conference, where a meeting with Ukraine's Zelensky is possible. The summit follows Ukraine's announcement of $38 billion in 2026 military aid from allies. read more
Zelensky Rejects Referendum on Bad Peace Deal
#UkraineWar #MunichSecurityConferenceZelensky rejects a referendum on any "bad deal" to end the war, stating elections require security guarantees first. He thanked the UK for a £500m defence package ahead of the Munich Security Conference, where he may meet US Secretary Rubio. read more
Europe Struggles with "Trump 2.0" Era at Security Conference
#JDVance #MunichSecurityConferenceJD Vance, the vice-president of Donald Trump, spoke at the Munich Security Conference, stating that Europe's true enemy lies within. European leaders are divided on how to navigate the disruptive force of Trump 2.0. Europe faces challenges in influencing the unchained US president. read more
JD Vance's Joke About Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk Fails
#MunichSecurityConference #FailedJokeJD Vance's joke involving Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk fell flat at the Munich Security Conference. Vance compared enduring Thunberg's critiques to surviving Musk's leadership, receiving no laughter. read more
JD Vance's Failed Attempt at Humor at Munich Conference
#JDVance #MunichSecurityConferenceJD Vance's failed joke about Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk at the Munich Security Conference, criticizing European nations for limiting free speech. The attempt did not amuse the audience. read more
"JD Vance's Munich Speech Joke on Greta Thunberg Backfires"
#JDVance #MunichSecurityConferenceIndependent TV is currently featuring a news segment about JD Vance's failed attempt to make a joke about Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk at the Munich Security Conference. The audience did not react positively to his comment. read more