The Monocle Daily Day one of the Munich Security Conference and Japan helps Ukraine’s agricultural soil to recover
Feb 14, 2025
Anita Riotta, a producer at Monocle Radio, brings insights from the Munich Security Conference. She discusses Europe’s defense policies and the urgent need for unity amid the Ukraine conflict. The conversation shifts to Annabelle Gower, a Chair Professor in Digital Economy, who examines the challenges of digital regulations and values in tech. Additionally, Japan's innovative solutions, including nanobubble technology, aim to revitalize Ukraine’s degraded agricultural soil, highlighting global collaboration in times of crisis.
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Vance Criticizes Europe
- US Vice President J.D. Vance criticizes Europe's defense and immigration policies at the Munich Security Conference.
- He unexpectedly focused on free speech, comparing some European countries to the Soviet Union.
Europe's Defense Needs
- Europe needs to increase its defense spending, a point largely uncontested among various nationalities.
- There's a growing sentiment that Europe must prioritize its own defense if the US won't.
Trump-Putin Meeting Proposal
- Trump proposed a meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia, excluding Europe and Ukraine.
- Zelensky expressed gratitude for US support but emphasized the need for more work on any peace plan.