US EditionRubio Says US Does Not Want 'Vassal' Europe On Visit To Trump's Allies
Marco Rubio called for stronger energy and security cooperation with Slovakia and Hungary to reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels and support peace efforts in Ukraine.
- Rubio stated that the US does not want Europe to be a 'vassal' and stressed that a stronger NATO alliance benefits all members.
- The EU Commissioner said Brussels should prepare to replace US troops on the continent, while Rubio discussed the potential loan of €90 billion for Ukraine's war effort.
- Fico opposed financially supporting Kyiv, saying it would only prolong the war, while Trump endorsed Orbán in Hungary's upcoming elections where the opposition is leading in polls.
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Michelle Haas is a researcher in international politics affiliated with Ghent University and the Egmont Institute. Her column appears every four weeks.
Rubio tells Europe Washington does not need vassals, but strong allies
The top US diplomat says Washington wants stronger allies in Europe who take more responsibility, as he met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava on Sunday. Slovakia is the first stop of his two-nation tour of central Europe, which will also feature a visit to Hungary.
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Rubio says US does not want 'vassal' Europe on visit to Trump's allies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that the United States does not want a "vassal" Europe, the day after a speech where he called on Europeans to embrace President Donald Trump's vision for "renewal" of the global order.
The US Secretary of State states that Washington does not want vassal and dependent countries, but strong NATO allies.
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