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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The shocks in the transatlantic relationship and the Ukraine war marked the second day of the Munich Security Conference (MSC). US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that the US and Europe were united - but also called on Europeans to step up their efforts against irregular migration. Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyy called for the faster delivery of ammunition for air defense. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi defended the ro…
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