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Zelenskyy Demands 20-Year U.S. Security Pact at Munich

2/15/2026

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At the Munich Security Conference, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, demanded a 20-year security guarantee from the United States before signing a peace deal with Russia.
European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz, discussed strengthening European defense and reducing reliance on U.S. nuclear umbrella.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered conditional cooperation with Europe and warned against civilizational decline, signaling a shift toward European autonomy in security matters.

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At the Munich Security Conference, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, demanded a 20-year security guarantee from the United States before signing a peace deal with Russia.
European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz, discussed strengthening European defense and reducing reliance on U.S. nuclear umbrella.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered conditional cooperation with Europe and warned against civilizational decline, signaling a shift toward European autonomy in security matters.