Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and German politician Johann Wadephul officially opened the 'Ukraine House' at the 62nd Munich Security Conference.
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The venue will operate through Saturday and serve as a platform for discussions on Ukraine's security, defense industry cooperation and international partnerships.
Ukraine House is supported by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation, the Office of the President of Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers.
Ukraine House is expected to serve as a vibrant curated space hosting numerous discussions, side events, and briefings, as well as a working hub for the Ukrainian delegation.
Ukraine House is expected to serve as a vibrant curated space hosting numerous discussions, side events, and briefings, as well as a working hub for the Ukrainian delegation.
An exhibition curated by Bjørn Geldhof was unveiled at the opening.
An exhibition curated by Bjørn Geldhof was unveiled at the opening.
The exhibition focuses on security threats facing Europe and its ability to adapt at the necessary speed.
Visitors to Ukraine House can also view a Russian Shahed drone used by Russia to attack Ukrainian cities, alongside a Ukrainian interceptor drone designed to counter this weapon, as well as other Ukrainian innovations in unmanned technologies.
Ukraine House is a dedicated Ukrainian venue located at the Bayerischer Hof just steps away from the MSC venue.
Ukraine House was designed to 'highlight Ukraine's resilience and its central role in Europe's security landscape'.
The opening of the Ukraine House underscores the conference's continued support for Ukraine.
Sybiha stated that the event demonstrates Ukraine's priority status at this year's conference.
Sybiha stated that security outsourcing for Europe is over and it is time to build inner strength with Ukraine as an integral part of the new European security architecture.
Sybiha stated that it is fair for Ukraine House to stand alongside American House and German House, reflecting Ukraine's decisive role in collective security.
The opening of Ukraine House took place on Friday morning, February 13, the first day of the conference.
The 62nd Munich Security Conference will take place on February 13–15, 2026.
Organizers expect around 200 government representatives from approximately 120 countries, including nearly 60 heads of state and government.
Organizers expect nearly 60 heads of state and government, 56 foreign ministers, more than 30 defense ministers, and leaders of over 40 international organizations.
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