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Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
Marco Rubio's two-day visit aims to advance energy cooperation including nuclear projects, and address NATO defence commitments with Slovakia and Hungary's conservative governments.
- 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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Rubio on Europe tour to bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
Rubio discussed energy and defence with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and President Peter Pellegrini on Sunday (Feb 15). Slovakia, like Hungary, relies on Russian oil and gas and has uneasy relations with the rest of the European Union.
Rubio Visits Trump Allies in Slovakia and Hungary
Marco Rubio is visiting Budapest after Bratislava, where he will hold talks with Viktor Orbán, as the United States seeks to strengthen ties with conservative leaders in the region. Following his appearance at the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. Secretary of State arrived in Bratislava on Sunday, February 15th as part of his European tour—with Budapest as his next stop. The diplomatic visit aims to strengthen Washington’s ties with Central …
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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 …
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