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Ukraine-Russia Conflict Unresolved Ahead of Munich Conference

2/14/2026

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The war between Russia and Ukraine remains unresolved as the Munich Security Conference nears its fourth anniversary.
U.S. officials say Ukraine security guarantees will not be finalized until a broader deal with Russia is reached, as Moscow insists on control of eastern Ukraine.
Despite trilateral talks, territorial disputes and Western troop presence remain contentious.

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The war between Russia and Ukraine remains unresolved as the Munich Security Conference nears its fourth anniversary.
U.S. officials say Ukraine security guarantees will not be finalized until a broader deal with Russia is reached, as Moscow insists on control of eastern Ukraine.
Despite trilateral talks, territorial disputes and Western troop presence remain contentious.