Cold War memories stir Rubio in Iceland as he champions diplomacy and downplays differences
Rubio said the United States seeks a secure Arctic and deeper defense and commercial cooperation, as tensions over Greenland and Russia persist.
- On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a three-nation NATO tour with a stop in Iceland to address persistent unease about the Trump administration's Arctic intentions, despite a recent deal easing designs on Greenland.
- Icelanders remain on edge following Trump's undiplomatic comments, including mistakenly naming the country four times while discussing Greenland; last month, Trump alarmed locals by posting a map showing the US flag sprawling across North America, Greenland, and Iceland.
- US Ambassador Billy Long drew local protests after joking about Iceland becoming a US state, prompting Iceland Foreign Secretary Thorgerdur Katrún Gunnarsdóttir to summon him last month to protest the post as unacceptable.
- While in Iceland, Rubio defended US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle against allegations of misconduct, though Rep. Gregory Meeks announced last week the House Foreign Affairs Committee will investigate the ambassador's alleged impropriety.
- Rubio called the three nations "strong allies" that are important for protecting US national interests; he will visit Greece and Portugal before returning to Washington on Thursday to continue reassuring partners.
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Rubio Warns Russia and China Are Already Moving in the Arctic
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signaled a renewed American push to strengthen security in the Arctic, warning that US adversaries and competitors are already acting in a region of growing strategic importance. Standing alongside Iceland's foreign minister, Thorgerour Katrin Gunnarsdottir, Rubio, on the first stop of a three-nation tour of NATO allies, cast the strategically located NATO member as a critical link in the defense of North Am…
Arctic security to the fore on Rubio’s Iceland visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week began a European trip with a visit to Iceland. There, he met his counterpart, Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir, at Hofdi House, where Ronald Reagan famously met Mikhail Gorbachev 40 years ago during one of the most dramatic moments of the Cold War. Rubio did not arrive with any grand new policy announcements on US-Icelandic relations but his visit was filled with symbolism, es…
Rubio In Iceland Signals Deeper NATO Push As Russia, China Challenge Arctic Security
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signaled a renewed American push to strengthen security in the Arctic, warning that US adversaries and competitors are already acting in a region of growing strategic importance.
The US is expanding security cooperation with Iceland. Washington sees this country as an important springboard for operations in Greenland and the North Atlantic
Secretary of State arrived in Reykjavik on Monday and held talks with Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostatottir
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