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Rubio tells Europe Washington does not need vassals, but strong allies
The top US diplomat says Washington wants stronger allies in Europe who take more responsibility, as he met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava on Sunday. Slovakia is the first stop of his two-nation tour of central Europe, which will also feature a visit to Hungary.
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Rubio tours Central Europe to bolster ties with Trump allies
US Secretary of State visits Slovakia and Hungary to discuss energy deals and peace initiatives with nationalist leaders. Both Robert Fico and Viktor Orbán align with Trump's agenda on migration and Ukraine and are fierce critics of the European Union.
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Rubio calls on Europe to help save the West in alignment with the US
US Secretary of State says America and Europe share roots and a common destiny but warns a decline in economic and cultural terms must be reversed. In a more diplomatic tone, Rubio pointed to a 'climate cult' and mass migration as threats to common prosperity.
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Macron says Europe must redesign security, cites nuclear deterrence
French President says Europe will have to define its own security parameters independently in the future and confirms Paris is holding strategic nuclear talks with allies for common deterrence. 'It's a holistic approach'.
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Rubio: US to enforce oil blockade but not govern Venezuela post-Maduro
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that Washington will seek to influence policy change in Venezuela through oil blockades, but not be involved in the day-to-day running of the country following a Saturday operation which overthrew and captured Nicolas Maduro.
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US and Ukraine make progress in Geneva talks to end Russia's invasion
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Kyiv's concerns had been taken on board and would be incorporated into possible amendments to US President Donald Trump’s initial peace proposal. Rubio noted that higher-level talks will be needed to agree on a final text.
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Rubio calls Geneva's peace talks 'most productive' meeting to date
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "significant progress" was made and he feels "very optimistic" that a deal can be reached soon. However, "work remains" after Sunday’s Ukraine peace talks in Geneva and no agreement has yet been reached.
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