At the Munich Security Conference, Macron emphasized the need for Europe to become a geopolitical power and to define the rules of coexistence with Russia.

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a strong message at the Munich Security Conference, emphasizing that Europe must become a geopolitical force and define its own rules for coexistence with Russia. In his speech, Macron highlighted the importance of strengthening Europe's geopolitical power, including in the fields of defense and technology. He rejected negative perceptions about Europe, stating that it is strong and can become even stronger.

Macron also addressed the war in Ukraine, emphasizing that peace cannot be achieved without European involvement. On the sidelines of the conference, Ukrainian President Zelensky met with European leaders, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled a meeting due to scheduling conflicts. Rubio is expected to address U.S. foreign policy and the need to reduce Europe's military dependence on Washington.