US Secretary of State reroutes as plane window cracks
The plane carrying US Secretary of State Marc Rubio had to return to Washington due to a cockpit window crack. The politician was on his way to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
According to the Polish Press Agency, US Secretary of State Marc Rubio's aircraft, scheduled to fly to Munich for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, had to return to Washington. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce reported that the reason was a mechanical malfunction.
As per Reuters, the issue was a crack in the cockpit windshield of the C-32 aircraft, a military variant of the Boeing 757. The malfunction forced the plane to return approximately 90 minutes after takeoff. The aircraft landed safely at a military base near Washington on Thursday.
Bruce stated in a press release that the Secretary of State plans to continue his journey to Germany and the Middle East on a different plane.
Munich Security Conference
On Friday, 14 February, the 61st Munich Security Conference commences and will continue until Sunday, 16 February. The event is set to focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. According to PAP, the opening address of the conference will be given by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
During the event, Volodymyr Zelensky will have a direct conversation with US Vice President J.D. Vance. MSC Chairman Christoph Heusgen is optimistic that the meeting will outline a peace plan for Ukraine. Heusgen believes it is possible to take the first step towards ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Representatives from 60 countries worldwide will participate in the event.
