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"I understand there's domestic politics, after decades of building up vast social safety nets that maybe don't want to take away from that and invest more in national security," Rubio said while spea...
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Brussels on Thursday for a gathering of NATO foreign ministers amid anxiety over the Trump administration’s approach to Europe, including the war in Ukraine...
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Rubio said Trump remains committed to NATO but sees an urgent need to bolster the alliance's capabilities in light of recent events including Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Rubio demands NATO pony 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.
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.
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.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Rubio Visits NATO Amid Tensions With Europe
Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Brussels on Thursday for a gathering of NATO foreign ministers amid anxiety over the Trump administration’s approach to Europe, including the war in Ukraine,
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
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.
Ukrainian foreign minister to urge NATO allies to strengthen sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha believes that Western partners should impose new sanctions on Russia to compel it to pursue peace in Ukraine. Source: Sybiha in Brussels at a joint briefing with the NATO secretary general before the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council,
Rubio visits NATO to reassure commitment to allies, asks for more defense spending
Despite encouraging words from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, European allies and Canada remain concerned by President Donald Trump’s readiness to draw closer to Russian leader
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 country, Belgium, amid steep tariffs announced Wednesday.
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.
U.S. Patience on Ukraine Is Running Out, Rubio Warns Russia
Whether the Kremlin is serious about peace talks to end the Ukraine war will become clear soon, the 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.
Rubio mute on Greenland as Danish foreign minister tells US annexation is ‘unacceptable and disrespectful’
The U.S. and Denmark offered drastically different perspectives regarding a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO conference in Brussels.
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NATO chief says his impression from U.S. is that Russians "are not moving fast enough" to end war in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that "Russia really has to do more to bring this war to an end."
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Pathway to spending 5% of output on defense ‘has to be real’ for NATO allies, Rubio says
Worried about Russian aggression, some members on NATO’s eastern flank have ramped up spending well above the 2% mark. Poland already is at 5% of GDP, for example. Italy, Portugal and Spain, on the other hand, are yet to hit even the 2% level.
Rubio: Fear of US leaving NATO is ‘hysteria,’ affirms ‘hard power is still necessary’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is assuring fellow North Atlantic Treaty Organization member nations that the United States considers the defense alliance indispensable. Rubio made the comments during his address to the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels,
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