US EditionRubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
Marco Rubio aims to enhance bilateral energy, nuclear cooperation, and NATO defence commitments with Slovakia and Hungary, where military spending remains at NATO's 2% GDP minimum.
- On Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a two-day trip to Slovakia and Hungary to bolster ties after participating in the Munich Security Conference, `These are countries that are very strong with us, very cooperative with the United States, work very closely with us, and it's a good opportunity to go see them and two countries I've never been in,' Rubio told reporters.
- Rubio is seeking to solidify bonds with pro‑Trump leaders in eastern Europe, planning meetings with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Viktor Orban, whom many on the American hard‑right admire, Rubio said.
- The U.S. State Department said Rubio will discuss energy cooperation, NATO commitments and bilateral issues, noting Slovakia signed a U.S. nuclear deal last month with Westinghouse likely building the plant.
- On Monday, Rubio is due to meet Viktor Orban, who is trailing in polls before April's vote, while Hungary and Slovakia diverge from U.S. calls on NATO spending with Hungary planning 2% defence spending this year and President Donald Trump urging 5%.
- Both governments have clashed with European Union institutions over democratic backsliding probes, while Slovakia and Hungary continue buying Russian gas and oil, and Budapest regularly hosts Conservative Political Action Conference events.
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The US Secretary of State was in Slovakia after seven years.
Rubio Visits Slovakia, Hungary to Bolster Ties in Eastern Europe
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off a two-day excursion of Eastern Europe on Feb. 15, visiting the conservative leaders of Slovakia and Hungary to bolster ties with both nations. The U.S. State Department said last week that Rubio plans to discuss bilateral issues, including NATO responsibilities, as well as energy cooperation. Before leaving the United States for Europe on Feb. 12, Rubio told reporters, “These are countries that are …
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Robert Fico and his counterpart Juraj Blanár in Slovakia. The main topics of the meeting were security interests, strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of nuclear energy and diversification of energy sources, modernization of the Slovak army and commitments to NATO. Rubio assured that the US is not leaving the Alliance, but may move troops.
Marco Rubio's Diplomatic Tour: Strengthening U.S. Ties in Eastern Europe
Marco Rubio's Diplomatic Tour: Strengthening U.S. Ties in Eastern Europe U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commenced a diplomatic mission to Eastern Europe, visiting Slovakia and Hungary, two nations aligned with President Donald Trump despite often conflicting with the European Union.Rubio will address energy cooperation and NATO commitments during this visit, which follows his participation in the Munich Security Conference.The trip will…
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