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Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' but warns allies to defend themselves at Munich conference
Marco Rubio urged Europe to strengthen defense capabilities and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to a renewed transatlantic alliance amid ongoing tensions with Russia, addressing nearly 50 global leaders.
- 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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On a visit to Slovakia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that the United States did not want a "dependent" Europe.
The Secretary of State of the United States said that the transatlantic era had been revived.
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Rubio and European Leaders Clash Over “Culture Wars” at 2026 Munich Security Summit
At the Munich Security Conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European leaders the United States and Europe remain bound by history, culture, and shared interests. Speaking on the sidelines of the annual gathering in Germany, Rubio said the two sides “belong together” and described America as Europe’s “child,” signaling continuity even as policy differences remain. He also made clear that Washington expects change. Rubio said the United…
Marco Rubio was celebrated in Munich. However, his speech was not a transatlantic reconciliation – but an ideological redefinition of the West.
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