NATO, Rubio and Trump

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Rubio in hot seat at NATO in wake of Trump tariffs, Greenland drama
Marco Rubio is visiting NATO's headquarters for a meeting of foreign ministers, putting him on the front lines of the Trump administration's push against U.S. allies.
Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump’s Agenda
The secretary of state’s trip comes amid an abrupt shift in relations between the United States and Europe after close cooperation during the Biden era.
A wary Europe awaits Rubio with NATO’s future on the line
Rubio arrives in Brussels on Thursday for two days of meetings with his NATO counterparts and European officials, and he can expect to be confronted with questions about the future U.S. role in the alliance. With him on the trip will be newly confirmed U.S. ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker.

US reaffirms NATO defence spending demand

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Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signals
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO are seeking to reassure wary NATO members of the U.S. commitment to the alliance.
Rubio says US committed to NATO - but demands allies spend more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told nervous NATO members on Thursday that Washington remained committed to the alliance, but said they must agree to massively ramp up their spending
US reaffirms NATO defence spending demand as world rattled by tariffs
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday underscored the need for NATO allies to spend more on defence, as the world was reeling from President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping new tariffs on all imports to the United States.

Russia, Marco Rubio and Ukraine

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Marco Rubio warns Russia to take action on Ukraine peace talks
Marco Rubio warns Russia to take action on Ukraine peace talks - ‘We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious about peace or not,’ said Rubio
Rubio tells Russia the clock is ticking while allies doubt Putin wants peace in Ukraine
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed on Friday that he had met with an envoy for President Vladimir Putin this week and sent him back to Moscow with a message: the clock is ticking on when there needs to be a breakthrough in the peace talks to end the Ukraine war.
US will know within weeks if Russia is serious about peace, Rubio says
The United States will know in a matter of weeks if Russia is serious about peace with Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, after European allies accused Moscow of stalling over the Trump administration's call for a ceasefire.
Trying to ease economic tensions over tariffs, Rubio engages with Belgium's prime minister, NATO leaders
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday attempted to ease tensions with NATO members and the prime minister of the host ...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio asks NATO allies to chip in with 5% GDP
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday called for America's partners in the NATO alliance to up their defense ...
Rubio defends potential impact of US tariffs on NATO military spending
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday downplayed the impact of the Trump administration's tariffs on NATO members' ...
Rubio Pushes for Higher Spending at NATO but Says It Will Take Time
The secretary of state said the U.S. will also need to increase its military spending and that Trump remains committed to the ...
Rubio: Trump Clear About US Future in NATO
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed what he said was "hysteria" about America's future in NATO, saying President ...
Rubio arrives in Brussels for NATO talks amid unease over Trump’s agenda
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at in Brussels Thursday for talks that allies hope will shed light on the U.S.’ future ...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio comments ahead of NATO meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO are seeking to reassure wary NATO allies ...
Rubio, in Europe, says US has to 'reset the global order of trade' and Trump is 'absolutely right to do it'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. has "to reset the global order of trade" and that President Donald Trump is ...