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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured nervous NATO allies on Thursday of Washington's commitment but urged them to massively ramp up defense spending. The call comes as Donald Trump sows doubt
From France 24
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO arrived Thursday in Brussels, where the alliance’s top diplomats are hoping they’ll shed light on U.S. security pla...
From The Boston Globe
In meetings with NATO ministers, Mr. Rubio is expected to press Mr. Trump’s call for a swift end to the war in Ukraine, an approach that alarms many European leaders who overwhelmingly support Kyiv a...
From The New York Times

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Rubio urges NATO allies to boost defense spending, reasserts US commitment
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured nervous NATO allies on Thursday of Washington's commitment but urged them to massively ramp up defense spending. The call comes as Donald Trump sows doubt
Rubio: US is committed to NATO, but Europe must spend more on defence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NATO allies on Thursday that Washington remained committed to the alliance but expected them to spend far more on defence and would give them some time to do so.
A wary Europe awaits Rubio with NATO's future on the line
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to a gathering of top diplomats from NATO countries and is sure to find allies that are alarmed, angered and confused by the Trump administration’s desire to reestablish ties with Russia and its escalating rhetorical attacks on longtime transatlantic partners.
Rubio arrives for NATO talks as allies wait to learn of US plans for a likely drawdown in Europe
European allies and Canada are deeply concerned by President Trump’s readiness to draw closer to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who sees NATO as a threat, as the US works to broker a cease-fire in Ukraine.
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
Secretary of State Marco Rubio trying to reassure allies of U.S. commitment to NATO
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Brussels Thursday trying to reassure allies of the United States' commitment to NATO.
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
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling this week to a gathering of top diplomats. He is sure to find allies alarmed, angered and confused.
US committed as ever to Nato and Trump is not against the alliance, says Rubio
Washington wants to see European countries increase defence spending to five per cent, the US secretary of state said
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 spending to 5% of their GDP.
A NATO Plane’s Busy Duty: Tracking (and Dodging) Russia in the Baltic Sea
The assignment was part of a new program aimed at suspected Russian sabotage. None has occurred since NATO began patrols.
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 demands NATO ponies up, dismisses 'hysteria' over US role under Trump
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NATO allies they must make hard choices and increase defense spending to 5% to bolster capabilities in face of emboldened adversaries.
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France or UK should engage with Russia over Ukraine, Finland's Stubb says
France or Britain should take the lead in engaging with Russia about Ukraine as part of European efforts to support Kyiv, Finland's president Alexander Stubb said on Thursday.
NATO Ally Deploys Typhoon Fighter Jets to Patrol Eastern Flank
NATO air policing covers a handful of regions, including the Baltic states and the eastern flank of Europe more generally. Portuguese F-16 fighter jets arrived in Estonia late last month to take over from a detachment of Dutch F-35s, while Italian jets have taken up air policing in Romania from Spain's air force.
Rubio in hot seat as he faces European leaders at NATO headquarters
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.
How NATO Patrols the Sea for Suspected Russian Sabotage
Baltic Sentry mission taps ships, planes and drones to police one of the world’s busiest waterways.
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