US EditionRubio says US and Europe 'belong together' but warns allies to defend themselves at Munich conference
- On Saturday, February 14, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a keynote at the Munich Security Conference, saying the United States and Europe `belong together` and calling for a reinvigorated alliance.
- Amid growing strain, European leaders like Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron urged repairing trust after a year of tensions over U.S. moves such as the Greenland dispute.
- On Saturday, February 14, 2026, Rubio urged allies to increase defence spending and capacity, meeting with Friedrich Merz, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Wang Yi to discuss Ukraine and NATO support.
- Observers noted that Rubio's conciliatory tone was met with relief, but analysts warned that inconsistent signals from Washington could undermine reassurance, stressing the need for a consistent message from the highest levels.
- With the Ukraine war in focus, Rubio warned that `We don't know if the Russians are serious about ending the war,` as the conflict nears its fifth year and emphasizes building a European pillar for long-term cohesion.
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Rubio says US and Europe "belong together" at Munich security forum
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a robust message of unity with Europe on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference, saying Washington's destiny was intertwined with Europe and that it had no intention of abandoning the transatlantic alliance.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has come a long way since his “Little Marco” days. During the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Rubio’s speech stole the show. During his speech, Rubio explained how Europe and the United States are bound together by their culture and their deep Christian roots. He then encouraged European nations to get behind President Trump’s agenda rather than fight it. Here’s a clip: Marco Rubio with one of the greatest…
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Ali Velshi Accuses Marco Rubio of Using ‘Code’ in Munich
During Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s Velshi, host Ali Velshi suggested that remarks delivered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference contained language that could resonate with political movements on the European right and conservative audiences in the United States. Velshi made the comments while speaking with Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), contrasting Rubio’s speech with an earlier address by Vice President JD Vance. Ac…
Rubio tries to reassure foreign allies in Munich speech
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a key note speech at the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Johannes Simon/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a bluntly worded, but ultimately conciliatory, speech Saturday to leaders of Western nations, saying the Trump administration does not want to dismantle its traditional alliances. However, during his speech at the Munich S…
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