Leaders also defend their commitments to NATO in the face of criticism from TrumpThe Munich Security Conference is taking place amid heavy security. Political and business leaders, military officers, and intelligence agents convened at two fortified hotels to talk international security and stability at the Munich Security Conference. Russia’s war against Ukraine, which is set to enter its fifth year this month, will be high on the agenda, alongside efforts by European NATO members to build up their defences. European leaders ahead of the gathering defended their security commitments and vowed to strengthen NATO, after Trump called it into question and accused allies of not spending enough on defence. Meanwhile relations between Europe and the United States, their traditional allies and guarantors of the continent’s security for decades, are under pressure.

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2026 13:42 UTC