epa12731191 People walk in front of the hotel 'Bayerischer Hof', the venue of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC), in Munich, Germany, 12 February 2026. The 62nd Munich Security Conference, running from 13 to 15 February 2026, is expected to host around 50 world leaders. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

epa12731190 People walk in front of the hotel 'Bayerischer Hof', the venue of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC), in Munich, Germany, 12 February 2026. The 62nd Munich Security Conference, running from 13 to 15 February 2026, is expected to host around 50 world leaders. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

epa12731189 Policemen stand in front of the hotel 'Bayerischer Hof', the venue of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC), in Munich, Germany, 12 February 2026. The 62nd Munich Security Conference, running from 13 to 15 February 2026, is expected to host around 50 world leaders. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

epa12731188 People walk in front of the hotel 'Bayerischer Hof', the venue of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC), in Munich, Germany, 12 February 2026. The 62nd Munich Security Conference, running from 13 to 15 February 2026, is expected to host around 50 world leaders. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

epa12731187 People walk in front of the hotel 'Bayerischer Hof', the venue of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC), in Munich, Germany, 12 February 2026. The 62nd Munich Security Conference, running from 13 to 15 February 2026, is expected to host around 50 world leaders. EPA/RONALD WITTEK